Doug Ohman, Author & Photographer

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2012
End Date
March 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Project Overview
Doug Ohman shares his unique photographs and prose through his books. The topics include Minnesota's barns, churches, cabins, courthouses and school houses. The author shares his experiences of traveling and meeting people as he made his way around Minnesota photographing many buildings.
Project Details
Date(s) of Program: Canby – March 6, 2012; Madison – March 13, 2012; Dawson – March 14, 2012. Attendance: 48 (for all 3 programs)
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 to appreciate the variety and history of the many older buildings around Minnesota and to view the architectural details in new ways.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Twenty-nine evaluations completed. What did you enjoy most about this program? "Mr. Ohman's appreciation of history and his ability to keep us riveted for over an hour. Beautiful photography as well.
"It was very interesting seeing some of the history of MN." "Seeing all the old buildings in the state."
"History associated with each segment. Barns, libraries, etc." What did you learn from attending this program? "Minnesota has one (1) one-room school remaining." "I learned more history of farming. I learned how Carnegie Libraries were built by the population and how much money was provided with the population." "Architectural elements of barns and just a great cross section of Minnesota."
"Learned, and reminded about our historic past." Please let us know what you think about this program
"It is a wonderful program. Please continue." "We enjoy having the programs out in our small rural area. Without the funding, these programs would be impossible." "What a great way to learn History of Minnesota with pictures – beautiful pictures." "This was absolutely more than I expected!"

Source of Additional Funds

Pioneerland Library System and Canby, Madison and Dawson Public Libraries
Canby and Madison Library Book Clubs.
Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Canby, Madison and Dawson Public Libraries promoted the programs with posters, and supplied the locations for the programs.

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