1886 - 1977 Original Glenwood Cemetery Association Minute Book

Name/Title

1886 - 1977 Original Glenwood Cemetery Association Minute Book

Entry/Object ID

ARC_WT_HL_0006

Scope and Content

This bound volume contains records of board and shareholder meetings for the Houston Cemetery Company, later known as the Glenwood Cemetery Association, spanning a nearly century-long period. The entries, which were initially recorded by hand in ink and later typed, date back to July 21, 188 to June 16, 1977. The documentation includes financial reports, maintenance policies, and administrative decisions. The meeting minutes are recorded from 1886 to 1976. Some contents are not available in digital format due to the condition of the bound volume.

Context

This text serves as a foundational reference for understanding the governance and operational transparency of the cemetery during that period.

Collection

Glenwood Cemetery Walking and Archive Tour Highlights

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

administrative records, minutes (administrative records)

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Documents

Search Terms

Glenwood Cemetery, 1886, 1977, Glenwood Cemetery Association, Board of Directors, Lot Owners, Board of Trustees, Minutes

Archive Details

Creator

Glenwood Cemetery

Date(s) of Creation

Jul 21, 1886 - Jun 16, 1977

Archive Size/Extent

1.33 Linear Feet

Primary Language

English

Archive Items Details

Title

1886 - 1977 Original Glenwood Cemetery Association Minute Book

Description

This bound volume contains records of board and shareholder meetings for the Houston Cemetery Company, later known as the Glenwood Cemetery Association, spanning a nearly century-long period. The entries, which were initially recorded by hand in ink and later typed, date back to July 21, 188 to June 16, 1977. The documentation includes financial reports, maintenance policies, and administrative decisions. The meeting minutes are recorded from 1886 to 1976. Some contents are not available in digital format due to the condition of the bound volume.

Creator

Glenwood Cemetery

Date(s) of Creation

Jul 21, 1886 - Jun 16, 1977

Subjects

Documents

Search Terms

Glenwood Cemetery, 1886, 1977, Glenwood Cemetery Association, Board of Directors, Lot Owners, Board of Trustees, Minutes

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Book

Height

16 in

Width

10-1/2 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Vault

Category

Permanent

Condition

Reason for Exam

Exhibition

Overall Condition

Dilapitated

Condition Type

Tear, Fading, Discoloration, Bleeding, Looseness / Slack, Missing Areas / Holes, Stains, Structural Integrity

Date Examined

Oct 3, 2025

Surface

The item is in a deteriorated condition, featuring fragile paper, noticeable tears, and fading ink.

Materials

Paper

Copyright

Restrictions

The use of or access to certain materials may be restricted for legal reasons or due to donor stipulations. Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”. Clearance of any copyrighted material is the responsibility of the person wishing to publish or display said material.

Reproductions

Notes

The use of or access to certain materials may be restricted for legal reasons or due to donor stipulations. Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”. Clearance of any copyrighted material is the responsibility of the person wishing to publish or display said material.

Create Date

October 7, 2025

Update Date

May 14, 2026