Candace Simar Author Event
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$537
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2014
End Date
May 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Otter Tail
Project Overview
Author Candace Simar spoke at the Fergus Falls Public Library 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
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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
$537
Other Funds Leveraged
$372
Direct expenses
$537
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
To increase participants knowledge of the Sioux Uprising and its effects on settlers in West Central Minnesota. To increase participants knowledge of Minnesota history during this time period.
Measurable Outcome(s)
100% of those responding to the survey learned something new about the settlers of Minnesota. Many appreciated knowing more about the American Indian side of the conflict. 100% of the respondents found the program interesting and engaging.
Source of Additional Funds
Fergus Falls Public Library, Viking Library System
Project Manager
First Name
Peg
Last Name
Werner
Organization Name
Viking Library System
Street Address
1915 Fir Avenue West
City
Fergus Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56537
Phone
218-739-5286
Email
pwerner@viking.lib.mn.us
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