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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 136, Order of the Eastern Star - Eliza Sarah Cohen include: 2 printed issues of "Proceedings of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star," dated June 3 and 4, 1896 and September 21 and 22, 1900; 1 4-page, handwritten letter, dated August 1, 1901, addressed ‘To the members of the Order of the Eastern Star: Greeting:" signed by Eliza Sarah Cohen (Ramona Chapter No. 9); 1 1-page appendix to above letter showing the Seal of the Grand Chapter with explanation; 3 calling cards: "Mr. Eugene S. Cohen," "Mrs. Eugene S. Cohen," "Mrs. T. F. Hul."