History with J. B. Andersen - Scandinavian Governors of MN

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
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
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Long ago in the early 20th century, Minnesota contained the largest concentration of people of Scandinavian descent anywhere outside of Northern Europe, and our governors in those days reflected the state's ancestral roots. Learn about the days when Andersons (and Andersen), Olsen, Stassen, Quie and more led the State and set the tone of our culture.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased awareness of Minnesota history, enhanced recognition of the library as a cultural center for the community.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons learned about the early 20th century, when Minnesota contained the largest concentration of people of Scandinavian descent anywhere outside of Northern Europe, our governors in those days reflected the state's ancestral roots, the tone it set for Minnesota culture.

Source of Additional Funds

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200