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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 41, Ministers in Colorado Springs & Congregational Church - Manly D. Ormes include: 1 b&w photo: "Manly D. Ormes and daughter, Eleanor Francis"; 1 11-page, handwritten letter, dated August 3, 1901, addressed "To the ministers residing in Colo. Spgs. in the year 2001; Greeting!" signed by Manly D. Ormes, Founder and Minister of the Second Congregational Church; 1 13-page, handwritten letter, dated August 4, 1901, addressed "To the Pastor and members of the Second Congregational Church in the year of our Lord 2001." Signed by Manly Ormes; 1 handwritten list of Ormes' children's names and dates of birth.