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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 3, J. R. Robinson, Mayor of Colorado Springs include: 3 calling cards "Miss Jennie E. Robinson," "Mrs. John R. Robinson," "Dr. John R. Robinson"; 4 b&w photos: "John Robert Robinson," "Walter Scott Robinson," "George DeWitt Robinson," "Jessie Duncan Brown Robinson"; 1 18-page, handwritten letter, dated August 1, 1901, addressed "To the Citizens of Colorado Springs of the Twenty First Century," signed by J. R. Robinson, Mayor.

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