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 17, Architecture - Thomas MacLaren include: 1 12-page, handwritten document, dated August 3, 1901, addressed “To the Citizens of Colorado Springs of the Year 2001. An account of the architecture of the city at above date,” signed by Thomas MacLaren; 1 b&w photo: “T. MacLaren”; 1 printed page from Mountain Sunshine with article, “Architects of Colorado Springs’ Past” by W. F. Douglas; 1 copy of pages 41-44 of “Facts Homes’ Edition”; 1 printed page from Mountain Sunshine with article, “Paris: The World Beautiful in 1900” by Virginia Donaghe McClurg; 54 b&w prints and photos of Colorado Springs buildings and residences by a variety of architects, most identified by owner; 1 paper-bound book, Some Artistic Homes of Colorado Springs, published by Barber and Hastings, Architects.
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 58, Gardening - Patty Stuart Jewett include: 1 11-page, handwritten letter, dated August 3, 1901, addressed “To the Lovers of Gardens, of the Year of our Lord 2001, Greetings,” signed by Patty Stuart Jewett, Chairman, Woman’s Advisory Board of the Horticultural Society; 1 hand-drawn layout of garden of Patty Stuart Jewett; 1 3-page, handwritten letter, dated August 5, 1901, addressed “To the Horticultural Society of Colorado Springs of the year 2001. Greeting,” signed by Patty Stuart Jewett; 2 b&w photos “Patty Stuart Jewett” and “William Kennow Jewett”; 2 envelopes addressed “To the Horticultural Society of Colorado Springs, 2001” and “To the Lovers of Gardens in 2001”; 2 printed copies of the program for the Third Annual Show of the El Paso County Horticultural Society; 2 printed copies of the list of officers and committees of the Horticultural Society for 1901; 1 printed copy of the by-laws of the Horticultural Society; 1 printed copy of an article on the Horticultural Society’s annual meeting from the Colorado Springs Gazette, Sunday, February 3, 1901; 1 printed copy of the brochure, “All About Sweet Peas,” published by W. Atlee Burpee & Co.; 3 printed catalogs from Andorra Nurseries of Philadelphia, Mount Hope Nurseries of Rochester, NY and Henry A. Dreer of Philadelphia; 13 printed, full-color catalog covers from numerous nurseries; 7 copies of articles on Colorado wildflowers from the Colorado Springs Gazette, undated.
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 16, Banking in Colorado Springs - William S. Jackson include: 1 13-page, handwritten letter, dated August 3, 1901, addressed “to the citizens of the City of Colorado Springs in the year 2001. Greetings:” signed by William S. Jackson, President of the El Paso County Bank; 1 1-page, typewritten document detailing the beginning of the Colorado Springs Bank; 1 printed brochure “Statement of Condition” of the El Paso National Bank; 1 printed brochure “Statement of Condition” of the Exchange National Bank; 1 printed brochure “Statement of Condition” of the First National Bank; 1 printed brochure of the Assurance Savings and Loan Association; 1 1-page, typewritten document “Semi-annual statement of the Assurance Savings and Loan.”
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 13, Social life - Elizabeth Cass Goddard include: 1 b&w photo: “Elizabeth Cass Goddard (Mrs. Francis W. Goddard)”; 1 11-page, handwritten letter, dated July 27, 1901, addressed “My dear Twenty-First Century Women,” signed by Elizabeth Cass Goddard.
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 65, Colorado College Department of Chemistry - Professor William Strieby include: 1 3-page, handwritten letter, dated August 3, 1901, addressed “My Dear Sir and Successor,” signed by William Streiby (Chemistry Professor at Colorado College); 1 envelope addressed to “The Head of the Department of Chemistry. Colorado College.”
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 84, Marjorie Marden Soule include: 1 3-page, handwritten note, dated August 5, 1901, addressed “A letter to my children or grandchildren.” Signed by Marjorie Marden Soule, 10 years old; 4 calling cards of Mr. and Mrs. George Soule and Mr. and Mrs. George N. Marden; 1 printed program “Hymns for Dedication of the ‘Century Chest,’” containing 2 pressed pansies.
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 69, Ministers in Colorado Springs - Benjamin Brewster include: 1 13-page, handwritten letter, dated August 3, 1901, titled “A Minister’s Life in Colorado Springs.” Signed by Benjamin Brewster, Rector of Grace Church.
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 30, W. H. R. Stote family include: 1 coaster advertising Stote Brothers Real Estate; 3 calling/business cards: “Mr. W. H. R. Stote” “Mr. Franklin Amos Stote” “Mrs. William Herbert Read Stote” “Miss Helen Stote, aged 21 months.”
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 7, Musical matters - A. C. Pearson include: 1 17-page, handwritten letter signed by Albert C. Pearson; 1 envelope marked “Letter on Musical Matters, by A. C. Pearson, July 31, 1901,” containing mostly biographical material.
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 80, Colorado College male - Charles A. Schlotter & Milton W. Truss include: 1 1-page typewritten letter, dated August 5, 1901, addressed “To the Boy that Receives the highest Average in Colo. College.” Signed by Chas. A. Schlotter and Milton W. Truss; 1 5-cent coin dated 1895, wrapped in a desk calendar page advertising Columbia and Hartford bicycles.
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 68, Day and Night Nursery Association - Jessie Adella Aiken include: 1 7-page, handwritten letter, dated August, 1901, describing the Day and Night Nursery Association of Colorado Springs, signed by Jessie Adella Aiken, Treasurer; 1 printed copy of the article “Where the Little Ones Find Comfort and Care” from the Colorado Telegraph, Sunday, June 23, 1901; 1 newspaper reprint of a photo of Mrs. G. W. Lawrence, President of the Nursery Association; 1 b&w photo “Jessie A. Aiken.”
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 74, Music in Colorado Springs - Leah Ehrich: 1 23-page, handwritten letter, dated August 1, 1901, addressed “To the people of Colorado Springs in the year 2001:” signed by Leah Lucile Ehrich; 1 b&w photo “Leah Lucile Ehrich and twelve year old sister, Alma Louise Ehrich”; 4 printed brochures of the Colorado Springs Musical Club for the seasons 1897- 98, 1898-99, 1899-1900, and 1900-01; 1 printed copy of the “Constitution and By-laws of the Colorado Springs Musical Club”; 5 printed programs for January through May of the Colorado Springs Musical Club.
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 72, W. L. Dawson family include: 2 business cards “W. L. Dawson & Co. Real Estate”; 1 2-page, typewritten letter, dated July 27, 1901, addressed “To the Chief Ranger of Court Mt. Cameron, #1654, I. O. F. Colorado Springs, Colo., of the 21st Century” signed by Vincent King, Chief Ranger, et. al., prepared by William Lloyd Dawson, Court Deputy; 1 business card “The United States Real Estate Association”; 1 business card “William L. Dawson, Probate Judge Wallace Co. Wallace, Kansas”; 1 1-page, handwritten note on family of W. L. Dawson.
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 63, Railroads - B. H. Bryant include: 1 2-page, typewritten letter, dated August 3, 1901, addressed to Mr. Louis R. Ehrich, a cover letter, signed by B. H. Bryant (General Superintendent of the Colorado Midland Railway); 1 8-page, typewritten letter, dated July 31, 1901, addressed “To the Happy Successors of the People of the Twentieth Century, Greeting,” detailing the history of regional and local railways, signed by B. H. Bryant.
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 112, Colorado Springs YMCA - B. F. Scribner include: 1 1-page, typewritten letter, dated August 5, 1901, addressed “To the Board of Directors of the Colorado Springs Young Men’s Christian Association.” Signed by B. F. Scribner, Recording Secretary.
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 129, Robert Weems Tansill family include: 1 1-page, handwritten note, dated August 5, 1901, addressed “to my Descendants,” signed by Robert Weems Tansill; 1 printed calling card “Mr. Robert Weems Tansill”; 3 b&w photos: “Mr. And Mrs. R. W. Tansill (and) R. W. Tansill Jr.,” “Capt. Robert Tansill,” and “Mrs. Robert Tansill, nee Fannie A. Weems”; 6 copies of newspaper articles mentioning R. W. Tansill.
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 115, J. T. Estill family include: 1 1-page, typewritten letter, dated August 4, 1901, addressed “To The Posterity of J. T. Estill.” Signed by J. T. Estill, Physician and Surgeon, (typed) by F. L. Estill; 1 business card of “Dr. J. T. Estill, Surgeon D. & R. G. Railway.”
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 100, George N. Marden, Treasurer of Colorado College include: 4 printed reports on Colorado College, 3 from the Directors of the American College and Education Society and 1 by George N. Marden, Treasurer of Colorado College; 1 11-page, handwritten letter, dated August 4, 1901, addressed “To the Treasurer of Colorado College in the Year of Our Lord Two thousand and One” signed by George N. Marden.
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 131, DeWitt C. and Sarah Maria Smith Jencks family include: 1 1-page, handwritten note, dated August 5, 1901, addressed “To the descendents of DeWitt C. Jencks and Mrs. Sarah Maria Smith Jencks,” signed by same, including an extensive genealogical table.
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 94, Children - Hassell family include: 1 3-page, handwritten letter, dated August 4, 1901, detailing a day in the Hassell children’s lives, signed by Catherine Agnes Ott Hassell, William Bradfort Hassell (child), and Julia Frances Hassell (child).
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 47, Woman’s Relief Corps - Stella Kyle, Ella Dwinell & Irene de Toliver include: 1 8-page, handwritten letter, dated August 4, 1901, on Woman’s Relief Corps letterhead, describing the organization above, signed by Stella A. Kyle, Dept. Press Correspondent, WRC, Colo. & Wyo.; 1 4-page, handwritten addendum to letter above, giving biographical information on Stella Kyle and listing past presidents, secretaries and treasurers of the regional organization; 1 7-page, handwritten letter, dated July 28, 1901, on local Relief Corps letterhead, addressed to the Patriotic and loyal women of Colorado Springs, Colorado, in the year of our Lord 2001.” Signed by Ella S. L. Dwinell, Past Department President, etc.; 1 3-page addendum to letter above, giving biographical information on Ella Dwinell and listing past and current charter members of Auxiliary No. 4 of the Woman’s Relief Corps; 1 4-page, handwritten list of current membership of Woman’s Relief Corps No. 4, dated July 30, 1901, signed by Irene De Toliver, Corps Treasurer; 1 reprint of b&w photo of Ella Dwinell with printed copies of reports; 1 reprint of b&w photo of H. O. Dodge, Department Commander; 1 business card “Mrs. E. L. C. Dwinell, Agent, Colorado Springs, Colo.” (Mechanics Insurance Co. of Philadelphia); 1 printed newsletter of the Woman’s Relief Corps, dated July 22, 1901;;1 copy of the National Standard, Thursday, July 25, 1901, Denver, Colo.
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 37, Franklin and Dora Noxon family (Christian Scientist) include: 1 13-page, handwritten article “Metaphysics - True and False,” by Dora Fletcher Noxon; 1 10-page, handwritten letter, dated August 3, 1901, addressed “To my own posterity and the Noxon family - one hundred years hence, and beyond.” Signed by Franklin Noxon; 2 b&w photos: “Dora Fletcher Noxon, Franklin Foster Noxon” “F. Foster Noxon, 12 and ½ years of age”; 1 7-page, handwritten letter, dated August 3, 1901, signed by Dora Noxon.
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 5, Associated Charities - Edward Evans-Carrington include: 1 23-page, handwritten letter, dated July 29, 1901, addressed “To the Citizens of Colorado Springs of the Twenty First Century, Greeting:” signed by Edward Evans-Carrington, Secretary and Manager for the Office of Associated Charities; 1 business card: “Rev. E. Evans-Carrington”; 1 b&w photo: “Portrait of Rev. Edward Evans-Carrington”; 1 1-page, typewritten letter of recommendation for Evans-Carrington, signed by Theodore P. Day, President of Day Realty and Investment Co.; 1 printed form: “Daily Register of Applications”; 1 printed record card; 1 printed copy of “Report of the First Annual Meeting” October 9, 1899; 1 printed copy of “Report of the Second Annual Meeting” October 15, 1900.
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.
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 73, William Edwin and Ida Wheaton Riddle family include: 1 8-page, handwritten letter, dated August 4, 1901, addressed “To My Dear Grand Children,” signed by Ida Wheaton Riddle; 4 b&w photos, “Wm Wheaton Riddle,” “Frank Harwood Riddle,” “W. E. Riddle,” “Ida Wheaton Riddle.”