Brainerd: Genealogy Conference

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,055
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2019
End Date
March 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Wadena
Beltrami
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Wadena
Project Overview

Minnesota Genealogist, Paula Stuart Warren presented 3 programs for the Brainerd Public Library on how to conduct research for genealogy. Two of the programs were aimed at those beginning to research their genealogy and one focused on how to organize materials found when researching.

Project Details

112 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,055
Other Funds Leveraged
$100
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

A paper survey was available for attendees at all events to fill out to determine if the event was enjoyable and educational.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Over 90% of respondents indicated that the genealogy workshops enhanced their knowledge of methods for genealogy research and that the workshops met their expectations.

Source of Additional Funds

KRLS

Project Manager
First Name
Marian
Last Name
Ridge
Organization Name
Kitchigami Regional Library
Street Address
310 2nd Street North, P.O. Box 84
City
Pine River
State
MN
Zip Code
56474-0084
Phone
218-587-2171
Email
ridgem@krls.org
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200