To Bury Records In Egypt.

New York Times 100 years ago today, January 26, 1913:
Historic Association Will Make Sure Duplicates Are Not Lost.
    The Modern Historic Records Association has formed a novel plan of delivering messages for its members to their descendants 100 years from now. Two envelopes of durable Japanese vellum have been sent to each member, with the request that genealogical memoranda, messages, and photographs be inclosed. The sealed envelopes will be deposited in lead-lined steel chests. One will be stored with the association's collections in the New York Public Library. A copperplate inscription will direct that the chest be opened in the year 2013.
    The second chest will be put in a vault near the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. In this way the insurance is taken against possible destruction by war or natural causes. The chests will also contain documents, tablets, and photographs relating to affairs of the present year.