Historic documentation of life at the turn of the 19th century created by residents of Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1901 for the citizens of 2001. Under the direction of Louis R. Ehrich, a prominent 19th century businessman, the items were sealed in a chest which was stored in various buildings on the Colorado College campus until the official opening January 1, 2001 at the Charles Leaming Tutt Library. Contents of Ms349, Fd 81, Blanche Seaman Brown Sprague include: 1 b&w photo “Blanche Seaman Brown Sprague”; 1 framed b&w photo of above; 1 b&w photo “Sitting-Room, Blanche S. B. Sprague”; 1 2-page, handwritten note, dated August 5, 1901, addressed to “any descendants of Mrs. Blanche Seaman Brown Sprague,” signed Blanche Seaman Brown Sprague; 1 mother-of-pearl and painted silk fan, enclosed in a box from Tiffany & Co.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Alternative Title derived from Colorado Springs Century Chest Collection, 1901, Ms 0349 finding aid, January 28, 2015.
Transcription of letter by Judith Reid Finley.
Documents originally digitized in JPEG format. JPEG document files were converted to PDF format in 2015.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Alternative Title derived from Colorado Springs Century Chest Collection, 1901, Ms 0349 finding aid, January 28, 2015.
Transcription of letter by Judith Reid Finley.
Documents originally digitized in JPEG format. JPEG document files were converted to PDF format in 2015.