Author Talk: Candace Simar
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2013
End Date
November 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Project Overview
Author Candace Simar spoke about her research and writing process for her four-book Abercrombie Trail series. She discussed the Sioux Uprising and the lives of 19th century settlers in west central Minnesota.
Project Details
27 attendees
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Direct expenses
$500
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Attendees will learn Minnesota history of the Abercrombie Trail, Pomme de Terre, and other historical facts of the area.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Candace explained the history of Minnesota and how it relates to this region of that state. She talked a lot about the Sioux Uprising and the impact on the Civil War. Attendees had read and enjoyed her books. Comments were made about how educational her talk was. A mention was made of the great link between history and family experiences that relates to most of us.
Source of Additional Funds
Fairway View Assisted Living and the City of Graceville provided the space to hold the visit by the author. KDIO Radio did a radio interview of Candace Simar and ran ads about the programs. The two libraries provided the posters of the event. Fairway View
Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
433 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56224
Phone
(320)235-6106 x51
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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