Dissen, Wiliam F./ Dissen, Gussie - Kapsota Restoration C1-113

Archive

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Glenwood Cemetery

Name/Title

Dissen, Wiliam F./ Dissen, Gussie - Kapsota Restoration C1-113

Entry/Object ID

GCA3_0631

Scope and Content

This item contains before-and-after photos of the restoration work on the William F. Dissen and Gussie Dissen plot completed by Eric Kapsota. Included is the lot profile. Noted on the lot profile is that the Gussie Dissen has various breaks in the coping, the coping needs to be raised and aligned to prevent additional damage, and the W. F. coping finials are broken.

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, copings, restoration (process), sepulchral monuments

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Documents, Photocopies, Sepulchral monuments, Restoration, Conversation & restoration, Plot plans

Search Terms

glenwood cemetery, glenwood cemetery historic preservation foundation, restoration, repair, wiliam f. dissen, gussie dissen, c1, 113, eric kapsota, kapsota

Archive Details

Creator

Eric Kapsota

Date(s) of Creation

Nov 1, 2010 - Jan 11, 2011

Date(s) Material Assembled

Jan 11, 2011

Archive Size/Extent

6 pages

Archive Items Details

Container

Folder

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Documents

Height

11 in

Width

8-1/2 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Collection 3, Box 5 [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.

Create Date

April 17, 2026

Update Date

October 14, 2026