Chad Lewis, Author – Gangsters in Minnesota & Haunted Places in Minnesota

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2012
End Date
June 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Chippewa
Swift
Yellow Medicine
Big Stone
Chippewa
Swift
Yellow Medicine
Project Overview
Presentation by Chad Lewis on the gangsters in Minnesota and the history of the gangsters in Minnesota. Presentation by Chad Lewis on the haunted places in Minnesota and where in Minnesota the sites are located.
Project Details
Date(s) of Program: A total of seven (7) programs held: April 17, 18, 19 & 20, 2012 @ Appleton, Benson, Graceville, Kerkhoven (held at KMS Elementary School), and Ortonville Public Libraries for a total of five (5) programs. June 29 & 30, 2012 @ Maynard and Montevideo Public Libraries for two (2) programs. Total Attendance of seven (7) programs: 222 adults & children
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
Direct expenses
$0
Administration costs
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To learn more about Minnesota's History and the gangsters of the 1920's & 1930's, to separate fact from fiction. To learn more about Minnesota's History of haunted places and to learn why they are haunted.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Total Evaluations of seven (7) programs: 90. What patrons enjoyed about the programs: "Enjoyed the stories, could have listened to more." "His knowledge of the subject." "A personal connection from a place near my hometown." "I liked the historical facts." "Never knew there were such notable gangsters here in Minnesota." What patrons learned from the programs: "Minnesota is very haunted." "Appreciation for unique places in Minnesota." "Ma Barker's image was destroyed." "St. Paul police corruption." "I learned who Baby Face was." What patrons thought about the programs: "Fun to hear about different ghost stories." "Excellent preparation, good voice, knowledgeable, fascinating." "This was an interesting presentation. Thank you." "Want more programs like this." "Very educational, yet very interesting. Wonderful program!"

Source of Additional Funds

Pioneerland Library System and Appleton, Benson, Graceville, Kerkhoven, Ortonville, Maynard and Montevideo Public Libraries.
Ortonville Friends of the Librarians, Grace Home of Graceville, City of Appleton, City of Kerkhoven, City of Graceville, City of Benson, City of Maynard, City of Montevideo. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Partners advertised by posters, radio announcements, newspaper ads, and stories on Chad Lewis. Partners also provided refreshments. Chad Lewis donated copies of his books to place into collections.

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
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
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200