Glenwood Cemetery Gravestone Cleaning Bids by Thelma May May 1982

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Glenwood Cemetery

Name/Title

Glenwood Cemetery Gravestone Cleaning Bids by Thelma May May 1982

Entry/Object ID

GCA3_0463

Scope and Content

The item contains bids created by Thelma May to clean the gravestones of Annie McBride Blaine (I:31:W 1/2), Kemp S. Dargan (I:103), Ray L. Dudley (I:14), James A. Hil (I:37), E. J. Hogan (I:196), E. O. Lovett (I:43), V. H. McCall and M. P. McCall (I:171:W 1/2), Howard F. Smith (I:175), Robert A. Welch Foundation (I:90), Charles Doering Estate (WA:352), James L. DeTreville (EA:115:E 1/2), Libbie Rice Farish (I:61 and I:62), and Ella Rice Winston (I:63 and I:64). 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. The document states: 1 Thelma May may 12-82 Bids for Cleaning stones on Estates in Glenwood 1 Annie McBride Blaine W 1/2 Lot 31 - Sec I 2 - Marble Vaases 1 - Marble Bench 1 - Bronze marker/granite base 1 - Bronze name plate in 1 - 10 x 20 Brick coping Bid 650.00 - OK 4/30/82 Memo to Carol from Wanda W. shows $1873.61 balance 2 Kemp S. Dargan Lot 103 - Sec I 1, 20 x 20 Brick Coping 1 - 3 bricks high [illegible] inside coping 2 - Bronze name plates on granite bases 1. apros. 12 x 42 Bronze name plate Yellow Fungus Bad Bid 850.00 - OK 4/30/82 shows $2969.23 balance 3 Ray L. Dudley Lot 14 Sec I 1 - 20 x 25 Brick Coping 4 - Bronze name plates in Brick coping 1 - marble angel 20 x 20 flower border, 1 Brick high Bid 750.00 - OK 4/30/82 shows $1,253. 38 RECEIVED MAY 14 1982 TRUST REAL ESTATE 2 Thelma May RECEIVED MAY 14 1982 TRUST REAL E [faded] 4 Dr. James A. Hill Lot 37 - Sec I 5 - Bronze marker flat 3 - Bronze name plate in coping 1 - 20 x 20 Brick coping 1 - apro. 20x 20 flower border, 1 Brick high Bad Bid 700.00 - OK 4/30/82 shows $889.55 5 E. J. Hogan Lot 196 Sec I5 - 12 x 24 granite markers 1 - large monument Bad Bid 550.00 - OK 4/30/82 shows $871.60 6 E.O. Lovett Lot 43 - Sec I 1 - 20 x 20 Brick coping 20 x 20 flower border, 2 brick high 1 - 12 x 36 granite name plate 2 - Bronze markers Bad (Black) only OK if Thelma will do for $625 Bid 750.00 4/30/82 shows $684.80 7 V. H. McCall & M. P. McCall W 1/2 lot 171 Sec I 2 - granite headstones 1 - 10 x 20 concrete coping Black Bid 500.00 - OK 4/30/82 shows $1166.09 8 Howard F. Smith lot 175 Sec I 6 - Granite markers 1 - Granite monument 1 - 20 x 20 concrete coping all is Black& covered in fungus. Bid - OK 700.00 4/30/82 shows $1323.39 3 Thelma May 9 The Robert A. Welch Foundation Lot 90 Sec I 1 - Octogon shape Brick coping (oversize 20 x 20) 1 - Bronze marker on concrete base (this is a tal lcoping and is covered in green & black fugus, it is in bad shape) Bid 800.00 - OK 4/30/82 shows $1052.43 10 Charles Doering Estate lot 352. Sec West Ave. 1 - large Granite monument 6 - Granite markers 1 - 20 x 20 Granite coping Bid 550.00 - OK 4/30/82 shows $1904.64 11 Mrs. James L. DeTreville E 1/2 lot 115 - Sec East ave. 1 - marker with 4 names (Granite) Bid 35.00 - OK 4/30/82 shows $1041.66 12 Mrs. Libby Rice Farish / Mrs Ella Rice Winston lot. 61-62 Sec I / lot 63-64 Sec I 3 - flat markers / 2 - flat markers 40 x 40 Brick coping / 40 x 40 Brick coping OK at $1605 Bid 1700 4/30/82 shows $7406.56 Bad Shape Not OK Bid 1,500 Bad Shape 4/30/82 shows $803.89 (Can't do one without the other)

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

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

Search Terms

glenwood cemetery, glenwood cemetery historic preservation foundation, restoration, repair, gravestone cleaning bid, thelma may

Archive Details

Creator

Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation

Date(s) of Creation

May 12, 1982

Date(s) Material Assembled

May 12, 1982

Archive Size/Extent

3 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 3 [Archive Room]

Category

Permanent

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Type

Wear, Creasing, Missing Areas / Holes, Finger Prints / Marks

Date Examined

Nov 18, 2025

Surface

The item is free from rips and tears. The item exhibits general wear from use, creasing, marks, 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 15, 2026

Update Date

October 14, 2026