America Widens Its Horizons: Immigration Advances and Retreats
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$900
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2018
End Date
October 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
At the turn of the 20th century, the United States was engaging with the world as never before. First, as it embraced waves of immigration, and then when it began to prepare for the global conflict of World War I. Join J.B. Andersen as he discusses the contrary impulses of global engagement and withdrawal that affected our nation in that era. Topics include Immigration Laws, Citizenship and Entry Stations, and League of Nations.
Project Details
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Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2018 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$900
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Increased awareness of Minnesota history, enhanced recognition of the library as a cultural center of the community.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Patrons joined J.B. Andersen as he discussed the contrary impulses of global engagement and withdrawal that affected our nation at the turn of the 20th century.
Source of Additional Funds
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
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