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 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.