Doug Ohman - Pioneer Photography

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2019
End Date
April 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Cottonwood
Jackson
Lincoln
Lyon
Murray
Nobles
Pipestone
Redwood
Rock
Cottonwood
Jackson
Lincoln
Lyon
Murray
Nobles
Pipestone
Redwood
Rock
Project Overview

Doug Ohman is a popular speaker, historian and storyteller as well as an expert photographer with deep roots in Minnesota. Well known for his Minnesota Byways series of 6 books, Doug tells the real stories behind the pictures and makes the photos come to life for listeners using humor and insight. This was a Regional program at 10 of the Plum Creek Library System libraries.

Project Details

249 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2
Other Funds Leveraged
$445
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Those who attend will gain an appreciation for the beauty of rural Minnesota landscapes, through the eyes of a talented photographer documenting it through his photos and writing. The presenter has 16 different programs that he can present and there will be a great variety from library to library, encouraging folks to attend his presentations at multiple locations. Participant evaluations and anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Doug Ohman is knowledgeable in countless subjects and conveyed a broad array of information to the attendees including Civil War history, information on the history and heritage of various Minnesota buildings, and attractions throughout the entire state. "Doug is such a talented photographer and seeing his pictures and hearing his stories of collecting them was fascinating." I never realized how many different cabins there were in Minnesota. Woods and lake, tiny shacks to grand mansions, they are so diverse and interesting."

Source of Additional Funds

Westbrook Community Center, Thrivent, American Legion, Slayton Senior Dining, Slayton Senior Center, Friends of the Slayton Public Library, City of Slayton, KJOE. Libraries having this program include: Tracy, Meinders, Nobles, Lake Benton, Westbrook, Mt. Lake, Redwood Falls, Slayton, Siverson.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200