History Museum Fellows Program
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$132,889
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Historical Society
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
June 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Ramsey
Project Overview
Through this partnership, University of Minnesota and ACTC students from diverse backgrounds explored the museum field and issues related to diversity and museums during a semester-long course followed by a paid internship. The program also engages students in discussions on the underrepresentation of communities of color and American Indian nations in historical organizations and public history graduate programs. The class is offered in the fall for ACTC students and as a spring semester course at the University of Minnesota. Students held internships at MNHS, the Somali Museum of Minnesota, Mia, East Side Freedom Library, American Swedish Institute, Ramsey County Historical Society and other organizations.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2017 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships
Appropriation Language
$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$132,889
Direct expenses
$132,889
Administration costs
$18,644
Number of full time equivalents funded
2.10
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
80% of participants self-identified as people of color; 90% of students rated this program as excellent or very good, increased their knowledge of the museum field; 50% report they are extremely likely or very likely to apply for a job at MNHS; 100% reported that this program increased their professional network a great deal or quite a bit
Project Manager
First Name
MNHS
Last Name
Legacy
Organization Name
Minnesota Historical Society
Street Address
345 Kellogg Blvd. W
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55102
Phone
651-259-3105
Administered By
Administered by