Description
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.