Legacy Research Fellowship Program

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$70,716
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Historical Society
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Research
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview
The Minnesota Historical Society introduced the Legacy Research Fellowship program in FY13 to add to the body of knowledge and interpretation of Minnesota's history (pre- and post-statehood). The first seven fellows completed their work in FY15. The second class of four fellows was named in December 2014 and will work on their projects in the Gale Family Library in 2015. The fellowships are open to post-collegiate Minnesota scholars who are engaged in Minnesota-related research that draws on the Gale Library resources and has the potential to further MNHS' broader mission of educating and engaging public and scholarly audiences about Minnesota's history and cultural heritage. Awards of $1,000 or $5,000 are available to successful applicants. Fellows work at the Minnesota History Center and will have the opportunity to interact with MNHS staff.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session, chapter 137, article 4, section 2, subdivision 5, (b) (2) Programs
Appropriation Language

Programs: $5,525,000 the first year and $5,675,000 the second year are for programs and purposes related to the historical and cultural heritage of the state of Minnesota, conducted by the Minnesota Historical Society.

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$70,716
Direct expenses
$69,525
Administration costs
$1,191
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.10
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Immediate outcomes include a MNopedia article written by each fellow during their residency period and a staff seminar to present the results of their research to MNHS staff.

Recipient Board Members
"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board:

William R. Stoeri, President
Missy S. Thompson, Vice President
Ruth Huss, Vice President
D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary
Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer

Suzanne Blue
Brenda J. Child
Robert Bruininks
Judith S. Corson
D. Stephen Elliott
Phyllis Rawls Goff
William D. Green
David R. Hakensen
Ruth S. Huss
Martha Kaemmer
Dennis L. Lamkin
David M. Larson
Charles Mahar
Dean M. Nelson
Elizabeth M. Nordlie
Dennis Nguyen
Peter R. Reis
Hussein Samatar
Simon Stevens
Susan Kenny Stevens
William R. Stoeri
Karen Wilson Thissen
Missy Staples Thompson
Eleanor Winston

Ex-Officio:
Mark Dayton, Governor
Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor
Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State
Lori Swanson, Attorney General
Rebecca Otto, State Auditor"
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
Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000