Genealogy Workshop
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$278
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2013
End Date
October 2013
Activity Type
Digitization/Online Information Access
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Research
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Project Overview
Beginner's workshop on how to get started on researching your family tree and an internet resources workshop demonstrating various genealogy websites, with a special emphasis on Minnesota sites.
Project Details
7 attendees
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$278
Direct expenses
$278
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants attending the a.m. workshop will come away with an idea of the records available for researching their family history. Afternoon attendees will obtain hands-on experience locating research sites on the Internet, with a primary focus on Minnesota sites available.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Learned how to start getting genealogy information. Learned about the websites and more, how to use them, tips in an easy to understand format. Learned there are lots of places to find information.
Source of Additional Funds
Radio station provided advertising for the event.
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
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