District 44 School Artifact Analysis and Curation
To hire a qualified archaeologist to conduct an analysis of the artifacts found at District 44 School.
$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).
Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org
Measurable outcomes are, in the short term, all the items from both seasons were processed ( Cleaned, cataloged, and photographed) . In the medium, they were all analyzed and meaningful research completed on them. In the long term these items will continue to educate 5th grade level students from area schools, increase their interest in archaeology, and educate the community and surrounding areas of the value of archaeology and how these objects help tell the story of the District 44 School.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org
Norma Holtz Clerk
Allan Bruce Supervisor
James Olson Supervisor
Jeff Krump Treasurer