Asian American Settlers' History in North Minneapolis

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Asian Media Access (AMA)
Start Date
March 2010
End Date
September 2010
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

A total of 19 interviews of Asian American-Pacific Islander immigrants were conducted in English and selected Asian Languages. The project successfully  captured information about their immigration history, settling  experience and their memories in relationships to historical events in North Minneapolis. Eight of the interviews were recorded with a digital video camcorder then the interviews were transcribed by language specialists, then translated into English.

The summary, transcripts and video recording will be preserved and made broadly accessible through:

  • Public Repository - Concordia University, Center for Hmong Studies
  • Asian Media Access web site - Asian Pacific American Community Network
Project Details
To document in 12 interviews the history of Asian American-Pacific Islander immigrants to Minnesota
Legal Citation / Subdivision
LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants
Appropriation Language

(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated 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 grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.

2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$3,000
Project Manager
Salutation
Mr.
First Name
Kang
Last Name
Vang
Street Address
2418 Plymouth Ave. N
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55411
Administered By
Administered by
Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000