Author Talk: Rachael Hanel

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$258
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2014
End Date
March 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Big Stone
Project Overview
Author of the book "We'll Be The Last Ones to Let You Down: A Memoir of a Gravedigger's Daughter" reads and discusses from her book.
Project Details
16 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$258
Direct expenses
$258
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Those in attendance will learn about the history of gravedigging, cemetaries in MN.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys stated they enjoyed the content and the readings from the book. There were many questions asked great answers from Rachael. Very informative and learned a lot.

Source of Additional Funds

Library provided the space and the posters. KDIO Radio did an interview and ran ads for the program. Local Channel 3 ran information on the program on the channel. Friends of the Library provided refreshments.

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

They will also learn how, as a gravedigger's daughter, she will go from watching her father work to having to bury him when she is only 15 years old.

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
451 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56242
Phone
(320)235-6106 x69
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200