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 43, Virginia Donaghe McClurg - Poems include: 2 handwritten sonnets by Virginia Donaghe McClurg, "Colorado 1901" and
"Colorado. The Year 2000."; 1 printed, paperbound copy of A Colorado Wreath by Virginia Donaghe McClurg, a
collection of poems and illustrations; 1 reprint of an article by Virginia Donaghe McClurg, "The Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings and the Women's Park" with photo of Mrs. McClurg.