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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Houston Recalled Six Miniatures by George Fuermann
Archive
Houston Recalled Six Miniatures by George Fuermann (1918-2001), published in 1968 by the Houston Natural Gas Corporation, consists of six miniature volumes focusing on different aspects of Houston. The titles are: Houston Deplored, Early Architecture in Houston, Early Christmas Menus in Houston, Early Motoring in Houston, O. Henry in Houston, and Early Aviation in Houston. A publisher's note highlights Fuermann's contributions as a literate newspaper columnist, gourmet, arts patron, and emerging historian, with each vignette reflecting the serene spirit of earlier Houston. Limited to an edition of 1000 copies. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Fuermann moved to Texas in 1923. After graduating from Texas A&M with a degree in journalism in 1941, he served as a U.S. Army correspondent during WWII, earning a Bronze Star. His 49-year career at the Houston Post began in 1946, where he wrote various columns, including "Post Card" and "Wine Talk," until 1995. After the Post closed, he continued writing a wine column for Rice Epicurean Markets from 1996 to 1999.
Old Weird Houston
architectural history
Books
Miniature works
houston
houston recalled
george fuermann
miniatures
book
1968
houston natural gas corporation
George Fuermann
1968
1968
English
Book
Archive Room
Permanent
Exhibition
Good
Wear
Creasing
Mar 18, 2026
The item is free from rips and tears. The item exhibits general wear from use, creasing, marks, and holes.
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”.
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
Schedule a Field Trip / Visit
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.
