Houston's Heritage: Using Antique Postcards

Archive

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Glenwood Cemetery

Name/Title

Houston's Heritage: Using Antique Postcards

Scope and Content

The publication titled "Houston's Heritage: Using Antique Postcards," authored by Joy Lent, offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical evolution of Houston, as depicted through antique postcards. This work serves as a visual documentation of significant locales within the city, prominently featuring sites such as Glenwood Cemetery. The use of postcards as a medium offers a unique lens for examining the architectural, cultural, and social developments that have shaped Houston's identity over time.

Collection

Old Weird Houston

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

photographic postcards

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Books, Postcards

Search Terms

houston, houston heritage, postcards, antiques, book, joy lent, glenwood cemetery

Archive Details

Creator

Joy Lent

Date(s) of Creation

1983

Date(s) Material Assembled

1983

Archive Size/Extent

77 pages

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Book

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Archive Room

Category

Permanent

Condition

Reason for Exam

Exhibition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Type

Wear, Creasing

Date Examined

Mar 18, 2026

Surface

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

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”.

Create Date

March 19, 2026

Update Date

March 20, 2026