Beginner's Genealogy Session - Molly Schweinfurter

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$214
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2015
End Date
April 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lincoln
Lincoln
Project Overview
Molly demonstrates how to begin genealogy research, relating her own experiences throughout the program. The 90 minute program includes an 18-page booklet filled with examples and good practices.
Project Details
14 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$214
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$214
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Local residents will gain a better understanding of their family history.
Local residents will gain a better understanding of the community history.
Some interest in a local genealogy club has been shown. This program will likely promote the founding of this club.
By understanding their family history and cultural heritage, participants will also gain an understanding of local and cultural history of the area. Participant evaluation/surveys will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants learned how to gain a better knowledge of their family history.
Participants are interested in more programs concerning genealogy.
Participants are interested in founding a local genealogy club.

Participants are interested in future programs about local and cultural history of the area.

Source of Additional Funds

Lake Benton Public Library provided program space and materials cost.

Ivanhoe Public Library provided program space and material cost.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
(507) 376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200