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.
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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.
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1903 Abstract of Title by Harris County Abstract Company for the Houston Cemetery Company
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The item includes No. 4308 Abstract of Title prepared by The Houston Abstract Co., Inc. John H. Ruby is listed as the manager at 1016 Congress Ave., Houston, Texas. The Abstract of Title, dated May 4, 1903, contains four abstracts of title, including: 1st, 60 x 800 feet out of lot 5 of Hollingsworth subdivision described in a deed from C.A. Latham et al to the Houston Cemetery Company recorded in deed Vol. "78" page 278. 2nd, 42 acres part of lot 4 of the Hollingsworth subdivision described in a deed from Martha E. Wynns to said Company recorded in deed Vol. "11" page 175. 3rd, Property described in deed of M.C. King to said Company, recorded in Deed Vol. "11" page 176. 4th, Property described in Deed of E.L. Combs to said Company, recorded in Deed Vol. "53" page 388.
The title is a significant historical artifact that reflects late 19th-century title abstracts and the administrative procedures governing those titles.
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deeds
notarial documents
Deed
Abstract of Title
1903
Abstract of Title
Harris County
Houston Cemetery Company
Hollingsworth
Harris County Abstract Company
May 4, 1903
May 4, 1903
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.
English
Due to the condition of the item, only the front and back of the abstract were photographed.
1903 Abstract of Title by Harris County Abstract Company for the Houston Cemetery Company
The item includes No. 4308 Abstract of Title prepared by The Houston Abstract Co., Inc. John H. Ruby is listed as the manager at 1016 Congress Ave., Houston, Texas. The Abstract of Title, dated May 4, 1903, contains four abstracts of title, including: 1st, 60 x 800 feet out of lot 5 of Hollingsworth subdivision described in a deed from C.A. Latham et al to the Houston Cemetery Company recorded in deed Vol. "78" page 278. 2nd, 42 acres part of lot 4 of the Hollingsworth subdivision described in a deed from Martha E. Wynss to said Company recorded in deed Vol. "11" page 175. 3rd, Property described in deed of M.C. King to said Company, recorded in Deed Vol. "11" page 176. 4th, Property described in Deed of E.L. Combs to said Company, recorded in Deed Vol. "53" page 388.
Harris County Abstract Company
May 4, 1903
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1903
Deed
Abstract of Title
1903
Deed
Abstract of Title
Houston Cemetery Company
Hollingsworth
Harris County
Abstract
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Sep 25, 2025
The item shows significant separation from the spine, indicating a lack of structural integrity. Numerous creases and folds crisscross the surface, contributing to its distinctly worn and aged appearance. Additionally, there are several conspicuous rips along the edges of the document, which further compromise its overall integrity.
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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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.
