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Collection 01: Pamphlets, Mail-outs, Brochures, Booklets, etc.

This collection documents events at Glenwood and Washington Cemeteries from 1992 to 2024, detailing dates, participants, discussion topics, changes in social events, the evolution of brochures, and related correspondence.

1871 Original Index of Glenwood Cemetery

1871 Original Index of Glenwood Cemetery

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This handwritten index serves as a reference for administrative purposes at Glenwood Cemetery. Compiled in the late 19th century, the document organizes the names of lot owners and interments in both alphabetical and numerical order. Each entry includes details such as section and lot numbers, names of the owners, and notes regarding transfers or family plots. The ledger illustrates the record-keeping practices within Glenwood's administrative framework, featuring handwritten columns and annotations that suggest frequent use by staff or superintendents to locate gravesites before the establishment of formal ledgers and plat maps. The Index to Glenwood reflects the operational needs of a cemetery in post-Reconstruction Houston. By the 1880s, Glenwood experienced significant growth, making it necessary to maintain accurate burial records for managing lot ownership and family interments. This volume likely originated around the same time as the Board of Directors Minutes Book (1886–1976) and the Bylaws established in 1888, both pivotal components of the foundational documents produced by the Houston Cemetery Company.

62 Pages of Email Correspondence Regarding the Brochures for Glenwood Cemetery.

62 Pages of Email Correspondence Regarding the Brochures for Glenwood Cemetery.

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The email correspondence regarding the Glenwood Cemetery Brochure reveals various members of the Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation drafting brochures that highlight notable interments, omitted interments, notable interment maps, biographical information on notable interments, handwritten notes, faxes, and invoice quotes for brochure printing. The correspondence spans 62 pages.

At Rest a Historical Directory of Harris County, Texas, Cemeteries (1822-1992)

At Rest a Historical Directory of Harris County, Texas, Cemeteries (1822-1992)

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At Rest A Historical Directory of Harris County, Texas, Cemeteries (1822-1992) with Funeral Home and Monument Company Listings, along with Burial Customs and Other Interesting Facts offers the first comprehensive directory of historic cemeteries in Harris County. This valuable resource supports genealogical research and offers valuable insights. Glenwood Cemetery is located on page 38. The directory consists of one volume, spanning 102 pages; it is copyrighted and was published in 1993 by Tejas Publications & Research, compiled by Trevia Wooster Beverly.

Block 12 South Side Buffalo Bayou, Houston Texas: Phase I Historical and Archaeological Investigations

Block 12 South Side Buffalo Bayou, Houston Texas: Phase I Historical and Archaeological Investigations

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The report provides detailed information on the historical land use and the archaeological survey assessments required for the construction of the Criminal Justice Center on Block 12. It presents a concise summary of data from both the land use survey and the archaeological investigation, illuminating significant insights into the area's past human activity. This study was prepared by Kenneth L. Brown, Janet K. Wagner, and Rikki Rubenstein from the Archaeological Research Laboratory at the University of Houston. The booklet spans 28 pages and is designated as publication number 1.

Brochure Correspondence about "Major" Eber Washington Cave and "Letters to Angels."

Brochure Correspondence about "Major" Eber Washington Cave and "Letters to Angels."

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The correspondence comprises a series of emails exchanged between Martha Peterson and Catherine Cage Burns, wherein they discuss the historical significance of the designation "Major" as it pertains to Eber Washington Cave. Furthermore, the correspondence includes communications regarding "Letters to Angels," which explore notable monuments and statues proposed for inclusion in the Glenwood Cemetery brochure.

Glenwood Cemetery Brochure Correspondence with drafts to the Board of Directors

Glenwood Cemetery Brochure Correspondence with drafts to the Board of Directors

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This document contains drafts of the Glenwood Cemetery Brochure. Additionally, it features a correspondence from Richard A. Ambrus addressed to the Board of Directors regarding the brochure drafts. The folder contains two different versions of the brochure, one for the Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation and the other for Glenwood Cemetery.