Cataloguing the Werner Studio Photograph Collection

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,951
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Scott County Historical Society
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2014
End Date
December 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Scott
Scott
Project Overview
To gain intellectual and physical control of photographic materials held in public trust.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.
Appropriation Language

Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,951
Other Funds Leveraged
$4
Direct expenses
$9,955
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.36
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

Overall, the targets of this project - cataloging the Werner Studio Photograph Collection, making the collection available online, using the collection more effectively in exhibits, and gaining physical and intellectual control over the collection - were achieved. This was accomplished because both the temporary Curatorial Assistant and SCHS staff kept the project's work plan on track to ensure it was completed successfully.

Description of Funds
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Source of Additional Funds

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Recipient Board Members
Kevin Wetherille (President), John Diers (Treasurer), DeeDee Currier (Secretary), Rachel Simmons, Paul Youngs, Kurk Marston, Sheila Helmick, and Dave Menden (Scott County Commissioner).
Vice President position is currently open.
Project Manager
First Name
Theresa
Last Name
Norman
Organization Name
Scott County Historical Society
Street Address
235 Fuller Street South
City
Shakopee
State
MN
Zip Code
55379
Phone
952-445-0378
Administered By
Administered by
Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000