Crypt of Civilization

Crypt of Civilization

The Crypt of Civilization at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia, is widely considered to be the first conventional time capsule intended to be opened on a specific date in the future. That date is May 28, 8113.
If you accept the premise that the Egyptian Calendar, created in the year 4241 BC, marked the first fixed date in the history of man, then the year 1936, when the crypt was conceived, would represent the exact midpoint of recorded human history.
The crypt is 20' x 10' x 10', sealed with a stainless steel door that has been welded shut. Its contents, inventoried at the crypt's official web site, include microfilms of 800 "authoritative books on every subject of importance known to mankind" and 200 works of fiction. Also:
5 phonograph records (transcriptions)
bird records (songs of birds)
records in album
records (miscellaneous)
eneral Gannett and Acompo 8 records
transcription (Premier of Canada)
honograph records in 2 boxes - History of Mines - 37 10" records, 2 12" records
container of beer (about one quart)
plastic bird, 1 plastic ash tray
beetle plastic ornament and bowl
vanity make-up mirror with light
1 miscellaneous recordings
recordings (Artie Shaw)
recordings (Richard Himber)
plastic savings bank
plastic pieces (miscellaneous)
plastic display case for watch
set Lionel model train (6 cars, I track)
cigarette holder
model air conditioner apparatus
box of eight plastic samples
set of scales (hand)
Ingraham pocket watch
Regen's cigarette lighter
Ingraham wrist watch (woman's)
sample of gold mesh
Gen-A-Lite flashlight
Toastolator (electric)
Monroe calculator
set Lincoln Logs (toys)
mannikin (female) in glass case
mannikin (male) in glass case
telephone instrument dial phone (desk type)
0 samples of textile upholstery
samples plated plastics
3-cell flash light
udio Scriptions (2 records of Dr. Jacobs' voice)
pencil painting
cut and 2 illustrations from cut
set Helios (game board and pieces)
carved glass panels
set Bridgeomatic (game)
micro-film readers and 2 micro-films (Oglethorpe Book of Georgia Verse)
obstetrical model (2 pieces)
set graduates (sealed)
Micarta gear
package containing 6 miniature panties, 5 miniature shirts, 3 drawers
sample plastic radio case
Lennox china vases, 1 blue china bowl
Emerson radio
sample of aluminum foil
sample technicolor film on display card
abrasive wheel (Aloxite)
skeins of rayon, 1 electric iron
electric lighting fixtures and 2 acetate shades
set of binoculars in leather case
recording transcription, King Gustav of Sweden
transcriptions "We, the People" radio show
Kodak (small) camera
plastic drinking glass holder
sample of catlinite
Schick Electric Razor (set)
sample of Lucite
Comptometer, Ser. no. J246635
ashtrays, plastic forms of gears
package Butterick dress patterns
DuPrene glove (rubber substitute)
set silver plate 1847 Rogers, I knife, 1 fork, 1 spoon
copy of The New York Herald-Tribune (especially prepared copy)
Masonic deposit (5 badges, I metal plaque in case, sealed)
glass jar containing 2 pen holders, 3 pencils, 1 slide rule and instructions, 1 set colored crayons, 1 plastic ruler, 1 fountain pen and pencil set, 6 corks
glass refrigerator dish and cover
Mazda lamp exhibit (component parts)
model Edison's original and 1 Mazda lamp
package assorted wearing apparel
package samples of laces and ribbons
pair ladies stockings
package - 1 towel, 3 washcloths
framed painting (roses reproduction)
framed picture (reproduction, painting of a house)
package containing 6 wood and plastic pictures
rafia covered glass powder jar
sample of soap (figure of a bull)
package assorted hair pins
package containing 6 pieces, assorted costume jewelry
glass jar containing miscellaneous ornaments and 4 berets, 1 hair net, 1 clip
glass jar containing 1 hair bow, 1 gem razor, 1 package blades, 1 shaving brush, 2 powder puffs, 2 compacts, 3 samples powder, 1 eyebrow brush, 3 lipsticks, 1 hair remover, 1 toothbrush, 1 rouge, 1 nail brush, 1 ivory stick, 1 pair manicure scissors, 1 eyelash curler, 5 hair curlers, 1 package dental floss, 1 pair tweezers, 1 package Mallene, 1 package corn pads eye cup, 1 set artificial finger nails, 1 set artificial eyelashes, 1 package playing cards, 1 set Bridge tally cards
package containing 2 combs, 1 change carrier, 1 package of paper cleaning pads, 1 identification book, 1 pair dark glasses, 1 lady's comb, 4 pair shoe laces, 2 pair shoulder straps, 1 flashlight, 2 dice, 1 cigar holder, 1 cigarette holder
package containing 5 spools of silk thread, 1 crochet hook, 1 thimble, 2 packages needles, 2 packages rickrack, 2 packages bias binding
package of samples oil cloth
lady's breast form
package cellophane dish covers, 3 belts, 1 package 2nd carbon copy of teletype news
yellow china bowl, 7 "What-Not" ornaments, 1 package picture hooks, curtain rings and ends, 1 napkin and napkin ring
packages wooden forks and spoons set toy paints, 1 tea bowl, 1 package fish hooks, 1 package drapery pins, 1 June bug spinner, 1 package curtain rings, 1 fly, 2 toy watches, 1 pocket knife
smoking pipes, 1 bottle Vaseline
porcelain figure, 2 small glass ornaments, glass coal scuttle
small glass vase, 1 glass teakettle
package paper clips, 1 package cellophane ribbon, 1 set measuring spoons, 1 doughnut cutter, 1 plastic salt and pepper shaker set, plastic picture frame, 1 set Curtain holdbacks
toy whistle, 1 golfball, 1 cake of soap
cover for milk bottle, 1 plastic knife, fork and spoon, 1 salad fork and spoon
funnel, 1 barometer, 1 glass container and cover, 1 scouring pad, 1 package of marbles, 3 outlets, 1 socket plug, 1 switch, 1 Pull chain socket, 3 house numbers, 1 rule, 1 can opener
carving knife and fork, 1 rule, 1 screwdriver
grapefruit corer, 1 potato masher, 1 ladle, 1 spoon, 1 pancake turner
asbestos mat, 1 red china plate
glass bookend (girl's head)
toy automobile, 1 toy stagecoach, 1 image of Buddha (incense burner)
small china plate, 1 small china bowl, 1 glass rolling pin,
package rayon chemicals
piece sheet music, 1 sample of mahogany treated with bakelite varnish orange reamer and bowl, 1 glass water bottle for refrigerator, 1 package paper drinking cups
coffee set (drip coffee maker, cream and sugar), 1 cream and sugar set, 1 flower holder, 2 Pyrex dishes, 1 covered china bowl, 5 drinking glasses, 1 wine glass
whiskey glass jigger, 1 liquor measure (jigger and cup), 1 vase, 1 set measuring cups, 4 red glass goblets, 1 Willow ware cup and saucer, 1 pottery bowl, 1 kitchen brush, 1 toilet brush
candlestand (candle and globe), 1 package soap and miscellaneous items (sealed)
sales ticket register, 1 Detrola radio
fishing rod, 1 badminton set and net
package fly swatter, coat hanger, etc.
assortment of cuff links, buttons, etc. (sealed), 8 packages assorted buttons
handkerchiefs, and silk scarves
Yankee screwdriver, 1 screwdriver and special screws
2 packages Rayon-Component parts and displays, 1 watt-hour meter, 1 tube rayon thread, 1 set of 6 radio tubes
toy pistol, 1 pinball game, 1 toy airplane
Negro doll, 1 toy flying gyro, 1 wrecker
toy greyhound bus, 1 tractor, 2 dolls (white), 1 1-one Ranger, 1 ambulance
Donald Duck, 1 set toy tools, 1 toy tank, 1 pacifier, 1 bubble pipe, 1 rattle
toy equestrian, 18 toy soldiers, 12 toy civilians, 1 toy cannon, 2 muses, 1 anti-aircraft gun, 1 set samples of better ware
blotter, 1 inkwell (sealed)
DuPrene sample (artificial rubber)
sample ILICite (plastic) 1 sample textile (cotton), 1 sample of rayon cloth
auto-point pencil, 8 Voca-films
transcription (Roosevelt, 11 parts)
transcription (King Edward VIII)
package Masonite (sealed)
denture (Lipper), 1 box samples of Micarta (sealed), 1 box samples of carpets, 1 crystalite, 10 rings
Iconoscape television tubes
pectacle frames, buckles, 8 auto handles, bottle caps, beads, 22 miscellaneous plastic samples, 9 color samples tennite, 1 sample insulation, 1 distributor head cover, 1 thermometer case
instrument panel, 7 samples Formica
4 samples Formica (set)
set A-C spark plugs (sealed)
plastic flute

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