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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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.
2009 National Preservation Month Luncheon The White House - Through the Ages Program, Thank You cards, and Notes
The document contains essential information regarding the luncheon program. It includes a list of notable attendees, a detailed program agenda, several appreciation notes addressed to Martha Peterson, a business card, and a fax communication from Edward G. Lara.
62 Pages of Email Correspondence Regarding the Brochures for Glenwood Cemetery.
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) 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
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."
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.
Email from Richard A. Ambrus to the Board of Directors on the Glenwood Cemetery Brochure Drafts
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.
Glenwood Cemetery Brochure Correspondence with drafts to the Board of Directors
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.
Glenwood Cemetery Brochure Drafts and Correspondence on Donor Form Suggestions
The Glenwood Cemetery Brochure Drafts and Correspondence on Donor Form Suggestions include various drafts of brochures for Glenwood Cemetery. It features a handwritten note from Catherine Cage Bruns and email correspondence directed to Richard A. Ambrus regarding suggestions for donor forms.
Glenwood Cemetery Brochure Drafts, Desktop Publishing, and Press Printing (2)
The item comprises several brochure drafts of the overall map for the area, annotated drafts of the brochures, correspondence related to brochure development and research, as well as a CD containing backed-up information.
Glenwood Cemetery Brochure Stencil Artwork
The item includes stencils designed for creating the Glenwood Cemetery Brochure, along with accompanying notes and the completed brochures.
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)
Educator's Resources
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To schedule a field trip or visit, please contact Glenwood Cemetery. Our tours can accommodate up to 80 students at a time
Visit Us
Archive viewing and research is available by appointment only.
2525 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 864-7886
How to Donate to the Materials Archive
The Glenwood Cemetery Archive welcomes gifts of archival materials that fall within the scope of itscollecting activities, that will enhance the strength of our collections, and that support the historicalintegrity of Glenwood’s history
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.
