Kitchigami Reads/Kitchigami Writes: Doug Ohman, Words and Pictures

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2011
End Date
November 2011
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Wadena
Beltrami
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Wadena
Project Overview
Doug Ohman presented pictures showing the history and geography of Minnesota parks, historic sites, Mississippi River and buildings, weaving stories, his experiences and photographs.
Project Details
Attendance: Blackduck 22; Brainerd 23; Cass Lake 11; Longville 16; Pine River 9; Wadena 12; Walker 20; Crosslake 12 / Date(s) of Program: Blackduck 28 November 2011; Brainerd 14 November 2011; Cass Lake 15 November 2011; Longville 16 November 2011; Park Rapids 18 October 2011; Pine River 14 January 2012; Wadena 22 November 2011; Walker 8 November 2011; Crosslake 19 November 2011
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
Direct expenses
$0
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1. That audiences would find the program an enjoyable learning experience;
2. That the presentations would bring new knowledge of Minnesota history and cultural heritage to participants

Measurable Outcome(s)

In response to an in-house survey, 85% of all participants found that the program met their expectations and 80% felt that it was meaningful for people of all ages. 88% thought that it was an enjoyable learning experience and 89% stated that it enhanced their knowledge of Minnesota history and cultural heritage.

Source of Additional Funds

Kitchigami Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Marian
Last Name
Ridge
Organization Name
Kitchigami Regional Library
Street Address
310 2nd Street North, P.O. Box 84
City
Pine River
State
MN
Zip Code
56474
Phone
(218)587-2171
Email
mfridge@tds.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200