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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 11, Manitou, Colorado include: 1 b&w photo: "Mexican and Indian Museum, Manitou, Colo."; 1 hand-tinted photo: "The Cliff House and Soda Springs, Manitou, Colo."; 1 hand-tinted photo: "Manitou, Colo. about 1900"; 1 b&w photo: "Interior of A. M. Nilson's Grocery Store, 108 Canon Ave."; 1 reprinted b&w photo, a panoramic view of Manitou, Colo.; 1 b&w photo: "Aileen Nutten Frowine"; 1 9-page, handwritten letter, dated August 4, 1901, signed by Aileen Nutten Frowine; 1 envelope marked "Manitou Tourist Season, 1901"; 1 8-page, handwritten document, undated, titled "Some Phases of the Government of the Town of Manitou in the year 1901" signed by John W. Kriger, Town Attorney; 2 issues of the Manitou Springs Journal, dated June 20, 1901 and July 30, 1901; 1 printed poster "The Growth of the Cliff House in 25 Years."