Author Chad Lewis

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$931
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2014
End Date
October 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Project Overview
Author Chad Lewis will talk about his book "Minnesota Road Guide to Gangster Hot Spots."
Project Details
51 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$931
Direct expenses
$931
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will gain new knowledge of gangsters in Minnesota, their activities and where they were most active. Also learn about the research that went into writing this book.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees gained new knowledge of the history of gangsters in Minnesota during the 'hey day' of the gangster era and how the mayor of St. Paul was involved. Chad spoke about the amount of research it took to complete his book, and why the 'gangster era' came to an end.

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200