History Player: George Nelson
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2013
End Date
March 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Faribault
Project Overview
The Muir Library hosted Minnesota History Player: George Nelson at the library for a historical event. At the event, the history player portrayed a fur trade clerk from northern Minnesota. He brought artifacts and dressed in costume and encouraged younger patrons to interact with the artifacts and equipment. Following the program, the Friends of Muir Library shared desserts and many people stayed and asked questions and looked at the furs and equipment on the table.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$150
Administration costs
$3
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
It was anticipated that attendees would learn something about Minnesota History, enjoy the program and learn something about George Nelson.
Measurable Outcome(s)
It was evident from the comments and questions asked that the attendees enjoyed the program and learned about Minnesota History and George Nelson and they wanted to know more. Around 50 people attended this program.
Source of Additional Funds
Muir Library, Minnesota Historical Society, Friends of Muir Library
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002
Phone
(507)625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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