Crypt of Civilization Collection
MS 51

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Descriptive Summary

Creator: Oglethorpe University
Title: Crypt of Civilization Collection
Dates: 1936-2020
Quantity: 9 boxes

Administrative History
This collection is not fully processed.

Arrangement
The arrangement is alphabetical by subject.

Description
This collection contains material regarding the Crypt of Civilization.  Additional information can be found at https://crypt.oglethorpe.edu/.

Restrictions
None

Subject Headings
Jacobs, Thornwell.
Peters, T. K.
Crypt of Civilization
Time Capsules

Contents
Box 1
Folder 1. “Archaeological Duty” – Crypt of Civilization Author Paul S. Hudson
Folder 2. Brochures
Folder 3. News Paper Articles – Crypt of Civilization
Folder 4. Bulletin of OU – Crypt of Civilization

Box 2
Folder 1. Crypt of Civilization – Correspondence
Folder 2. Crypt of Civilization – 50th Anniversary – May 30, 1990
Folder 3. Crypt Capsule
Folder 4. International Time Capsule Society – Correspondence
Folder 5. International Time Capsule Society – Information Request
Folder 6. Crypt of Civilization – Inventory Lists
Folder 7. Crypt of Civilization – National Public Radio “Weekend Edition” December 28, 1991
Folder 8. Crypt of Civilization – Crypt List 1991
Folder 9. Signed Certificate
Folder 10. International Time Capsule Society – Historical Information
Folder 11. International Time Capsule Society – Media Contacts
Folder 12. Magazines – A to J
Folder 13. Magazines – K to O

Box 3
Folder 1. Magazines – P to Z
Folder 2. News Paper Articles – Time Capsules
Folder 3. News Paper Articles – Time Capsule Society
Folder 4. The Oglethorpe Crypt of Civilization, Time Capsule Book, Author Paul S. Hudson
Folder 5. Oglethorpe University – Brochures & Folder – Crypt & ITCS
Folder 6. Photos of Craig Bollman – Designer of the Crypt Door
Folder 7. Time Capsule – History
Folder 8. Miscellaneous Information
Folder 9. Crypt of Civilization – Letters of Rejection to Crypt Closing on May 25, 1940
Folder 10. Stream of Knowledge
Folder 11. Letters of Inquiry
Folder 12. Contents, 2000 Crypt, 2010 Crypt, 2020
Folder 13. Pictures of Articles
Folder 14. Form Letter – Book Procurement
Folder 15. VA268
Folder 16. VA269

Box 4
Folder 1. Procurement Correspondence – A to American Red Cross
Folder 2. Procurement Letters – American Rolling Mill Co. to N.W. Ayer & Son
Folder 3. Procurement Letters – B to Bissell

Box 5
Folder 1. Procurement Letters – Bland to Butler
Folder 2. Procurement Letters – C to Commerce
Folder 3. Procurement Letters – Compton to Curtis
Folder 4. Procurement Correspondence – D

Box 6
Folder 1. Procurement Correspondence – E
Folder 2. Procurement Correspondence – F
Folder 3. Procurement Correspondence – G
Folder 4. Procurement Correspondence – H
Folder 5. Procurement Correspondence – I to K

Box 7
Folder 1. Procurement Correspondence – L
Folder 2. Procurement Correspondence – M
Folder 3. Procurement Correspondence – N
Folder 4. Procurement Correspondence – O

Box 8
Folder 1. Procurement Correspondence – P to Q
Folder 2. Procurement Correspondence – R
Folder 3. Procurement Correspondence – S
Folder 4. Procurement Correspondence – T

Box 9
Folder 1. Procurement Correspondence – U
Folder 2. Procurement Correspondence – V
Folder 3. Procurement Correspondence – W
Folder 4. Procurement Correspondence – X to Z

Preferred Citation
Please cite Crypt of Civilization Collection, MS 51, Archives, Philip Weltner Library, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Georgia. Permission to publish from this collection must be approved in writing by the Director of the Library, Oglethorpe University.