Community Elders' Story Library
To document in 15 oral history interviews the history of individuals who have set up and developed Minnesota's African American community-based organizations.
To document in 15 oral history interviews the history of individuals who have set up and developed Minnesota's African American community-based organizations.
$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).
Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org
Short term targets have been exceeded. Five of the fifteen interviews were joint spouse interview which exceeds the proposed number of individuals interviewed.
Intermediate term targets have been achieved. A brief presentation of elder responses has been given, however additional presentations are being planned.
Long term targets are yet to be achieved. The use of these stories to promote community connections are consistent with NdCAD's strategic direction.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org