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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Scanlan Burial Permits and Authorizations from 1906 to 1950
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The item contains burial permits and authorizations for the Scanlan family from 1906 to 1950. The items are listed as follows: 1. Front: Printed burial authorization for T. H. Scanlan dated 1906 November 11. Features ornamental borders and script. Back: The permit includes a drawing of the lot where T. H. Scanlan is buried, indicating that T. H. Scanlan is the first internment in the plot, along with information about the interred. 2. Front: Printed burial authorization for Mary Ellen Scanlan dated 1915 May 4. Features ornamental borders and script. Back: The permit shows a drawing of the lot, where Mary Ellen Scanlan is buried, showing that Mary Ellen Scanlan is the fifth internment in the plot, along with information about the interred. 3. Front: Printed burial authorization for Caroline Scanlan dated 1918 April 8. Features a simple border and script. Back: The permit includes a drawing of the lot showing where Caroline Scanlan is buried, showing that Caroline Scanlan is the sixth internment in the plot, along with information about the interred. 4. Front: Printed burial permit for Charlotte Scanlan, dated 1926 January 18. Features a simple border and script. Back: The permit shows a drawing of the lot, where Charlotte Scanlan is buried, showing that Charlotte Scanlan is the sixth internment in the plot, along with information about the interred. 5. Printed burial authorization for Alberta Scanlan, dated 1928 May 2. Features a simple border and script. 6. Printed burial permit for Alberta Scanlan, dated 1928 May 4. Features a simple border and script. 7. Printed burial permit for Kate Scanlan, dated 1936 April 28. Features a simple border and script. 8. Front: Printed burial authorization for Kate Scanlan, dated 1928 April 28. Features a simple border and script. Back: The permit shows a drawing of the lot, where Kate Scanlan is buried, showing that Kate Scanlan is the ninth internment in the plot, along with information about the interred. 9. Front: Printed burial authorization for Lillian Scanlan, dated 1947 September 25. Features a simple border and script. Back: The permit shows a drawing of the lot, where Lillian Scanlan is buried, showing that Lillian Scanlan is the tenth internment in the plot, along with information about the interred. 10. Printed burial permit for Stella Scanlan, dated 1950 January 10. 11. Front: Printed burial authorization for Stella Scanlan, dated 1950 January 10. Features a simple border and script. Back: The permit shows a drawing of the lot, where Stella Scanlan is buried, showing that Stella Scanlan is the eleventh internment in the plot, along with information about the interred.
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Glenwood Cemetery
1906 - 1950
19 pages
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Dec 9, 2025
The item contains various rips, water damage, holes, folds, creasing, and wear from general use.
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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.
