Center for Glenwood Archival Collection
Mission Statement
Reflective of Glenwood Cemetery’s long history of serving the public are voluminous archival records and original source holdings that document its residents and operations for over 150 years. These records contain the day-to-day business of the Cemetery and serve to memorialize the people interred there, revealing a vast store of genealogical and historical information.
Our mission for the Glenwood Cemetery Archive is to acquire, preserve, and maintain these unique and original records. These documents are primary sources of information and cannot be found in any other repository around the world.
Vision and Values
Glenwood Cemetery archives serve as the institutional memory of the unique lives that have impacted Houston’s history.
We value our collections power to motivate learning, preserve history, connect lives, and inspire wonder. We are dedicated to the long-term stewardship of the resources entrusted to our care.
The Collections connect people with historical artifacts of physical and digital materials in support of a wide range of teaching, research, and learning.
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1893 Dividend Receipts from the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Houston Cemetery Company
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The document outlines the dividend receipts from the Board of Directors meeting of the Houston Cemetery Company, held on May 24, 1893. It includes a list of shareholders, their respective shares, the corresponding amounts, percentages, and signatures. The receipt reads: We the undersigned shareholders of the Houston Cemetery Co., received from Alfred Wisby, Secretary and Treasurer, the amount set opposite our names, the same being for a dividend on our stock respectively of $25.00/100 per share by virtue of a resolution unanimously adopted by the board of directors in meeting assembled May 24, 1893.
The receipt serves as an important historical artifact, reflecting not only the economic conditions of the late 19th century but also the administrative procedures employed in business dealings of the era.
Archive Highlights
receipts (financial records)
boards of trustees
dividend warrants
Receipt
Shares
1893
Dividend
Receipts
Houston Cemetery Company
Board of Trustees
Houston Cemetery Company
May 24, 1893
May 24, 1893
1 page
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.
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1893 Dividend Receipts from the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Houston Cemetery Company.
The document outlines the dividend receipts from the Board of Directors meeting of the Houston Cemetery Company, held on May 24, 1893. It includes a list of shareholders, their respective shares, the corresponding amounts, percentages, and signatures. The receipt reads: We the undersigned shareholders of the Houston Cemetery Co., received from Alfred Wisby, Secretary and Treasurer, the amount set opposite our names, the same being for a dividend on our stock respectively of $25.00/100 per share by virtue of a resolution unanimously adopted by the board of directors in meeting assembled May 24, 1893.
Houston Cemetery Company
May 24, 1893
Folder
Receipt
12-1/2 in
7-3/4 in
Collection 10: Correspondence
Permanent
Pre Exhibit
Poor
Creasing
Fading
Fold
Tear
Bleeding
Wear
Missing Areas / Holes
Sep 25, 2025
The item exhibits numerous creases and folds, resulting in a worn and aged appearance. There are notable rips along the edges of the document, detracting from its overall integrity. Furthermore, the ink from pen markings has bled significantly, creating unsightly smudges that obscure portions of the text and diminish readability.
Paper
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.
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.
Restricted Collections
The following collections are restricted and require approval for viewing, please get in touch to learn more about viewing items in these collections.
Collection 2 Meetings and Administrative Files
Collection 14 Digital Materials
Most of this material is cross referenced from other collection. Ex: Veteran dedication photographs are put on a CD, or internment lot records that were copied onto film.
Collection 18 Fundraising Campaigns/ Donor Information
Collection 19 Financial Information (Completely Restricted)
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Reproduction Policy
The Archival collection is available for study and research; however, to preserve original documents and photographs and to maintain the integrity of the collection, none of the materials are allowed to leave the archives or to be reproduced without authorization.
