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 03: Restoration Projects

This collection provides a comprehensive documentation of the restoration initiatives undertaken at Glenwood Cemetery from 1982 to 2025. It encompasses a diverse array of materials, including project records, planning documents, contractual agreements, and visual documentation, all of which collectively contribute to the understanding of the cemetery's preservation efforts.

2005 Estrada Monument Restoration Work
2005 Estrada Monument Restoration Work
Archive

The item contains correspondence between Martha Peterson and Richard A. Ambrus about the restoration work completed by the Estradas. The correspondence discusses using a chain hoist to handle heavier pieces and move heavy monuments that need resetting; however, it notes that working under the stone is too dangerous. There is a handwritten note on the correspondence stating: "Keep them busy without hoist per Raa 10-12-05" The item contains a project overview for each restoration project, noting priority status, Section, Lot Owner information, Work Performed, Work to be Completed, a map of the section, and before-and-after photos of the restoration work.

2005 Lot Improvements, Repairs, and Infrastructure Projects
2005 Lot Improvements, Repairs, and Infrastructure Projects
Archive

The item contains the lot improvements, repairs, and infrastructure projects completed in 2005. Included in the folder are worksheets for each project, which include information on the employees involved, hours worked, lot details, tasks completed, vendor information, purchase order number, materials used, equipment used throughout the project, and total cost. The projects include: Repair of Curbing (West Avenue), Two Identified Markers, Giraud (D:129, D:170), Repair of Water Leak (D), Britt Davis (F:140:A), Polemanakos (WA:376), Currie Lot Improvements (G:46:W 1/2), Wier (L), Liedtke Bench (L), White Lot Repair (EA:18:B), Hobson Marker Resetting (WC:F:6:SE 1/4), Menking (L:69:E 1/2), Leveling four bnches, Resetting bench, wall repair (L), and Oakdale Drainage Project (OD).

2005 Monument Restoration Estrada Payroll
2005 Monument Restoration Estrada Payroll
Archive

The item includes the Estrada Payroll report for the restoration work completed in 2025. The report details the period ending, contractor, hours worked, net pay, gross pay, costs, amounts paid, check number, and totals.

2005 Monument Restoration Projects Report
2005 Monument Restoration Projects Report
Archive

The item contains a list of fifty-right historic monument restorations completed at Glenwood Cemetery. The item includes worksheets for each project that include information on the employees involved, hours worked, lot details, tasks completed, vendor information, purchase order number, materials and equipment used throughout the project, and total cost. Included is correspondence from Martha Peterson to Richard A. Ambrus discussing the restoration work.

2006 Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation Monument Restoration Staff Labor Costs
2006 Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation Monument Restoration Staff Labor Costs
Archive

The item contains a report showing the hours spent on each monument restoration project and the hourly rate charged for 2005. The report includes information on start date, end date, lot owner, section, lot, labor, contractor name, and contractor rate. There is an additional report including information on start date, end date, lot owner, section, lot, labor, equipment, materials, and total cost.

2006 Washington Cemetery Monument Restoration Quote from Glenwood Cemetery
2006 Washington Cemetery Monument Restoration Quote from Glenwood Cemetery
Archive

The item contains a monument restoration invoice given to Washington Cemetery from Glenwood Cemetery. The quote includes information on labor, equipment, and materials to level one hundred and twenty-one markers and six cradles, totalling $1,600.00. Additionally, included the worksheet for the restoration project and a list of the markers and cradles leveled.

2009 Marker and Monument Restoration List for Washington Cemetery Notes
2009 Marker and Monument Restoration List for Washington Cemetery Notes
Archive

The item contains a marker and monument restoration list for Washington Cemetery with notes. The list includes the estates of Baumert (C-058), Schoellkopf (C-058), Broetzmann (A-010), Gordon (A-015), Bauss (C-046), Sonnen (C-043), Dobson (G-015), Perkins (D-071), Goetzmann (C-033), Hayner (A-102), Tutt (I-009), Retzer (B-113), Curtin (C-113), Parker (B-146), and Cudlipp (C-132). The list contains notes on amount due for each project.

2009 Marker and Monument Restoration List for Washington Cemetery Notes and Maps (2)
2009 Marker and Monument Restoration List for Washington Cemetery Notes and Maps (2)
Archive

The item contains a marker and monument restoration list for Washington Cemetery with notes. The list includes the estates of Baumert (C-058), Schoellkopf (C-058), Broetzmann (A-010), Gordon (A-015), Bauss (C-046), Sonnen (C-043), Dobson (G-015), Perkins (D-071), Goetzmann (C-033), Hayner (A-102), Tutt (I-009), Retzer (B-113), Curtin (C-113), Parker (B-146), and Cudlipp (C-132). Included are maps of the plots with various handwritten notes about restoration needs.

2009 Marker and Monument Restoration List for Washington Cemetery and Maps
2009 Marker and Monument Restoration List for Washington Cemetery and Maps
Archive

The item contains a marker and monument restoration list for Washington Cemetery. The list includes the estates of Baumert (C-058), Schoellkopf (C-058), Broetzmann (A-010), Gordon (A-015), Bauss (C-046), Sonnen (C-043), Dobson (G-015), Perkins (D-071), Goetzmann (C-033), Hayner (A-102), Tutt (I-009), Retzer (B-113), Curtin (C-113), Parker (B-146), and Cudlipp (C-132). Included are original maps with highlighted sections of the plots mentioned above.

2011 Washington Cemetery Monument Restoration Quote from Glenwood Cemetery Drafts
2011 Washington Cemetery Monument Restoration Quote from Glenwood Cemetery Drafts
Archive

The item contains drafts of monument restoration quote given to Washington Cemetery from Loy Anderson of Glenwood Cemetery. The quote includes information on restoring and cleaning twenty-seven plots, twenty-two copings, one hunderd and twenty six stones, fourty stones, and twently seven cradles covering sections C, D, M, A, G, and F. The drafts include handwritten notes of edits.

2011 Washington Cemetery Monument Restoration Signed Quote from Glenwood Cemetery
2011 Washington Cemetery Monument Restoration Signed Quote from Glenwood Cemetery
Archive

The item contains the monument restoration quote given to Washington Cemetery from Loy Anderson of Glenwood Cemetery. The quote includes information on restoring and cleaning twenty-seven plots, twenty-two copings, one hundred and twenty-six stones, forty stones, and twenty-seven cradles covering sections C, D, M, A, G, and F. Blake Meaux, of Restoration Roof Clean, and Richard Ambrus sign the quote. Additionally, a map of the areas undergoing monument restoration is included.

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. 

Collection 18 Fundraising Campaigns/ Donor Information

Collection 19 Financial Information 

Educator's Resources

Primary School Worksheets

Worksheets for primary school students.

Secondary School Worksheets

Worksheets for secondary school students.

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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.

Archive Appointments

Archive staff will respond within 5–7 business days. Please review our Use and Reproduction Policy before submitting. For complex or extensive requests, additional processing time may be needed.

Donation of Materials

The mission of The Glenwood Cemetery Archive is to collect, describe, preserve, and make available enduring records of the cemetery, as well as primary source materials with enduring historical value for the study, teaching and research needs of students, historians, and staff.

Reproduction Policy

The Center for Glenwood will provide a place to gather for families, visitors, and community members alike, a place to host events, such as educational seminars, a place to research and connect with the history and legacies memorialized at Glenwood and a place that will help the community to experience all that Glenwood Cemetery has to offer.