Beginning Genealogy - Molly Schweinfurter

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$176
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2015
End Date
April 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lincoln
Lincoln
Project Overview
Molly presents a 90-minute workshop on beginning genealogy. With the help of a PowerPoint presentation and worksheets, she walks participants through the various internet sites and other resources that are available to them when beginning to research their family history.
Project Details
4 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$176
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$176
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We expect the participants to come away with a better understanding of the resources available to them when they begin searching for their ancestors.
A second outcome from the program is that residents of Ivanhoe and the surrounding area will see the library as valuable resource for information, not only help with researching family history, but also help with locating other types of information. Anecdotal responses will be collected

Measurable Outcome(s)

The attendees all had varying levels of experience in researching their family history, however they all came to learn more about genealogy research and to find new websites to access when researching their family history. The participants found several new websites they did not realize were available to them. all of the participants expressed an interest in attending Molly's advanced workshop. Several people who could not be at the presentation asked for copies of Molly's handouts.

Source of Additional Funds

The Ivanhoe Community Center provided space for the program. The Lake Benton Library shared program costs.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
(507) 376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200