Name/Title
Glenwood Cemetery Gravestone Cleaning Bids by Thelma May
July 1982Entry/Object ID
GCA3_0467Scope and Content
The item contains bids created by Thelma May to clean the gravestones of V. H. McCall and M. P. McCall (I:171:W 1/2), Bigger (I:135), Ligoteno (I:150 1/2), Reina (I:153 3/4), James A Rudersdorf (I:150 1/2), Wiliam Raymond Johns (I:97 1/4), P. W. Booth (I:102), Jane Gregory Heyer Marechal (I:128), James R Chapman (I:71). The handwritten bid includes information about the lots such as section, lot number, decription of monuments on lots, and an estimated cost for projects. Also noted on the document are red-inked notes indicating whether the estimate is approved, whether there is a balance, and the payment dates. Additionally, there is a note stating:
Chris, I used the maps of Sec I and all I had was
the lot numbers, the name, I had to get off the
stone. Will be in touch with you in a few days.
Thank you for doing this.
ThelmaContext
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 ProjectsLexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
restoration projects, copings, restoration (process), sepulchral monumentsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Documents, Photocopies, Sepulchral monuments, Restoration, Conversation & restoration, Plot plansSearch Terms
glenwood cemetery, glenwood cemetery historic preservation foundation, restoration, repair, gravestone cleaning bid, thelma mayArchive Details
Creator
Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation FoundationDate(s) of Creation
Jul 8, 1982Date(s) Material Assembled
Jul 8, 1982Archive Size/Extent
3 pagesPrimary Language
EnglishDimensions
Dimension Description
DocumentsHeight
11 inWidth
8-1/2 inLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Collection 3, Box 3 [Archive Room]Category
PermanentCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
GoodCondition Type
Wear, Creasing, Missing Areas / Holes, Finger Prints / MarksDate Examined
Nov 18, 2025Surface
The item is free from rips and tears. The item exhibits general wear from use, creasing, marks, and holes.Materials
PaperCopyright
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 15, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026
