Name/Title
1893 Dividend Receipts from the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Houston Cemetery CompanyEntry/Object ID
ARC_HL_0004Scope and Content
The document outlines the dividend receipts from the Board of Directors meeting of the Houston Cemetery Company, held on May 24, 1893. It includes a list of shareholders, their respective shares, the corresponding amounts, percentages, and signatures. The receipt reads: We the undersigned shareholders of the Houston Cemetery Co., received from Alfred Wisby, Secretary and Treasurer, the amount set opposite our names, the same being for a dividend on our stock respectively of $25.00/100 per share by virtue of a resolution unanimously adopted by the board of directors in meeting assembled May 24, 1893.Context
The receipt serves as an important historical artifact, reflecting not only the economic conditions of the late 19th century but also the administrative procedures employed in business dealings of the era.Collection
Archive HighlightsLexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
receipts (financial records), boards of trustees, dividend warrantsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Receipt, SharesSearch Terms
1893, Dividend, Receipts, Houston Cemetery Company, Board of TrusteesArchive Details
Creator
Houston Cemetery CompanyDate(s) of Creation
May 24, 1893Date(s) Material Assembled
May 24, 1893Archive Size/Extent
1 pagePrimary Language
EnglishArchive Items Details
Title
1893 Dividend Receipts from the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Houston Cemetery Company.Description
The document outlines the dividend receipts from the Board of Directors meeting of the Houston Cemetery Company, held on May 24, 1893. It includes a list of shareholders, their respective shares, the corresponding amounts, percentages, and signatures. The receipt reads: We the undersigned shareholders of the Houston Cemetery Co., received from Alfred Wisby, Secretary and Treasurer, the amount set opposite our names, the same being for a dividend on our stock respectively of $25.00/100 per share by virtue of a resolution unanimously adopted by the board of directors in meeting assembled May 24, 1893.Creator
Houston Cemetery CompanyDate(s) of Creation
May 24, 1893Container
FolderDimensions
Dimension Description
ReceiptHeight
12-1/2 inWidth
7-3/4 inLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Archive RoomCategory
PermanentCondition
Reason for Exam
Pre ExhibitOverall Condition
PoorCondition Type
Creasing, Fading, Fold, Tear, Bleeding, Wear, Missing Areas / HolesDate Examined
Sep 25, 2025Surface
The item exhibits numerous creases and folds, resulting in a worn and aged appearance. There are notable rips along the edges of the document, detracting from its overall integrity. Furthermore, the ink from pen markings has bled significantly, creating unsightly smudges that obscure portions of the text and diminish readability.Materials
PaperCopyright
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
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
September 26, 2025Update Date
April 13, 2026