Burns, Robert - Restoration C5-201

Name/Title

Burns, Robert - Restoration C5-201

Entry/Object ID

GCA3_0084

Scope and Content

This item includes the time sheets and worksheet for the estate of Robert Burns. It outlines the scope of work, including the construction of a concrete foundation and leveling. The timesheet and worksheet also provide information on the employees involved, hours worked, lot details, tasks completed, vendor details, purchase order number, materials used, equipment utilized throughout the project, and total project costs. The item also contains before-and-after photos of the restoration work; the image states, "The base of the urn is approximately 10" high and 9" in diameter at the bottom. The urn portion is approximately 12" high and 17" in diameter edge to edge at the top. It may be a very close, crystalline granite or concrete."

Context

This artifact serves as an essential overview of the restoration efforts undertaken for various plots, monuments, and the cemetery as a whole. It aims to enhance understanding of the significance and impact of these initiatives.

Collection

Collection 03: Restoration Projects

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

restoration projects, restoration (process), sepulchral monuments

Search Terms

glenwood cemetery, glenwood cemetery historic preservation foundation, restoration, repairs, c-5, c5, 201, robert burns, concrete foundation, leveling, before, after, photos, urn, crystalline, granite

Archive Details

Creator

Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation

Date(s) of Creation

Apr 18, 2005 - May 20, 2005

Date(s) Material Assembled

May 20, 2005

Archive Size/Extent

4 pages

Primary Language

English

Archive Items Details

Container

Folder

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Documents

Height

11 in

Width

8-1/2 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Collection 3, Box 1 [Archive Room]

Category

Permanent

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Very Good

Condition Type

Wear, Creasing, Missing Areas / Holes

Date Examined

Nov 18, 2025

Surface

The item is free from rips, stans, and tears. The item exhibits general wear from use, creasing, and holes.

Materials

Paper

Copyright

Restrictions

Purchase of reproductions does not include publication rights. 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”.

Create Date

April 13, 2026

Update Date

October 14, 2026