1905 Plat of Section H of Glenwood Cemetery

Archive

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Glenwood Cemetery

Name/Title

1905 Plat of Section H of Glenwood Cemetery

Entry/Object ID

ARC_HL_0006

Scope and Content

The document contains a plat map dated November 24, 1905, for Section H of Glenwood Cemetery in Houston, Texas. It is certified by John F. Dickson, the President of the Glenwood Board of Trustees. The inscription on the map reads: "This is to certify that the Board of Trustees of Glenwood Cemetery has adopted the following plot of Section H in Glenwood Cemetery, located in the City of Houston Harris County Texas on November 24, 1905. John F. Dickson President of the Board of Trustees." Additionally, there is an inscription indicating that a notary public served as a witness to the certification of this plot.

Context

The map serves as a significant historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the rich landscape and cultural context of Glenwood Cemetery during the late 19th century.

Collection

Archive Highlights

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

topographic surveys, plats (maps)

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Maps, Survey drawings

Search Terms

1905, Map, Survey, John F. Dickson, Glenwood Cemetery, German Cemetery, Section H, Board of Trustees

Archive Details

Creator

Glenwood Cemetery Incorporated

Date(s) of Creation

Nov 24, 1905

Date(s) Material Assembled

Nov 24, 1905

Archive Size/Extent

1 map

Primary Language

English

Archive Items Details

Title

1905 Map of Plat H of Glenwood Cemetery

Description

The document contains a plat map dated November 24, 1905, for Section H of Glenwood Cemetery in Houston, Texas. It is certified by John F. Dickson, the President of the Glenwood Board of Trustees. The inscription on the map reads: "This is to certify that the Board of Trustees of Glenwood Cemetery has adopted the following plot of Section H in Glenwood Cemetery, located in the City of Houston Harris County Texas on November 24, 1905. John F. Dickson President of the Board of Trustees." Additionally, there is an inscription indicating that a notary public served as a witness to the certification of this plot.

Creator

Glenwood Cemetery Incorporated

Date(s) of Creation

Nov 24, 1905

Container

Folder

Subjects

Maps, Survey drawings

Search Terms

1905, map, survey, plat, Glenwood Cemetery, Board of Trustees, John F. Dickson, German Cemetery, Section H

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Map

Height

11 in

Width

9-1/2 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Vault

Category

Permanent

Condition

Reason for Exam

Pre Exhibit

Overall Condition

Poor

Condition Type

Bleeding, Fading, Creasing, Fold, Missing Areas / Holes

Date Examined

Sep 25, 2025

Surface

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

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

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, 2025

Update Date

August 21, 2026