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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 134, Charles E. and Bertha Francis Emery family include: 1 12-page, handwritten letter, dated August 3, 1901, signed by Bertha Francis Emery; 1 brief, handwritten note by Charles E. Emery: "These photographs have been hastily gathered
together for the "Century Chest' and do not at all represent the best work now being done."; 6 b&w photos: "Mabel Emery," "Arthur Bertel Emery," "Charles Francis Emery," "Dorothy Emery," "Charles E. Emery," "Bertha Francis Emery"; 3 b&w photos of the interior (2) and exterior of the Emery Photo Studio; 4 b&w photos of the interior (3) and exterior of the Emery Residence, 1420 N. Nevada Ave.