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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 135, Masonic Fraternity - Horace Mitchell and Eugene Cohen include: 1 5-page, handwritten letter, dated August 4, 1901, entitled "History of Tejon Lodge No. 104 A. F. & A. M. of Colorado Springs, Colo." Signed by Horace H. Mitchell, P. M. of Tejon Lodge No. 104; 1 5-page, handwritten letter, dated August 1, 1901, addressed "To my brethren of the Masonic Fraternity of Colorado Springs of the 21st Century, Greetings:" signed by Eugene S. Cohen (Secretary of El Paso Lodge No. 13); 1 printed copy of the "Masonic Calendar, for El Paso and Teller Counties," dated 1901; 1 printed copy of "The Secretary's Report, El Paso Lodge No. 13," dated December 14, 1900; 3 b&w photos: "Eugene S. Cohen," "Mrs. Eliza S. Cohen, Grand Secretary Order of the Eastern Star," and "Horace H. Mitchell."