Genealogy & Fiction with Mary DesJarlais

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150
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
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
Author Mary DesJarlais will discuss and read from her debut fiction novel, Dorie LaValle. DesJarlais will talk about the inspiration for her novel, a great-aunt who was a bootlegger in Osseo during Prohibition, the process for research and the journey to publication and promotion.
Project Details
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Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$150
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Expanded knowledge of Minnesota historical resources and genealogical research strategies. Increased awareness of the Library's role as a cultural center. Special appeal to those interested in researching family history.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons expanded their knowledge of Minnesota historical resources and genealogical research strategies.

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200