Beginner's Genealogy Workshops
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$849
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Start Date
September 2016
End Date
October 2016
Counties Affected
Renville
Project Overview
Genealogy researcher Molly Schweinfurter will share how to get started researching a family tree and also discuss some of the many types of records available for use using examples of her own research.
Project Details
14 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$849
Direct expenses
$849
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Attendees will learn about how to begin researching their family trees.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants enjoyed the presentation and learned the basics of genealogy research with a special focus on Renville County. Several participants also stated they learned a bit about local history, especially during WWI period. Participants were empowered to begin their own genealogical research.
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
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