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 56, Arthur J. Kew and Ida Rosalie Fursman include: 1 2-page, handwritten letter, dated August 4, 1901, addressed "To the citizens of Colorado Springs in the Year 2001. Brethren, through ties of Home and Love." Signed by Arthur J. Kew; 1 10-page, handwritten manuscript titled "Colorado. An Ode written for The Quarto-Centennial Celebration" by Arthur J. Kew, dated July 1901; 1 7-page, handwritten manuscript, dated August 5, 1901, containing 5 sonnets written to Ida Rosalie Fursman by Arthur J. Kew; 1 3-page, handwritten manuscript dated August 3, 1901, titled "Land of our Home: Verses written to the music of ‘Home, Sweet Home' to be sung at the Dedication of the Century Chest" by Arthur J. Kew; 2 b&w photos "Arthur J. Kew" and "Ida Rosalie Fursman."