Minnesota Byways

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,644
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2018
End Date
March 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Project Overview

Minnesota author/photographer Doug Ohman will explore the churches, barns, courthouses, schoolhouses, cabins & libraries of Minnesota; Minnesota's role in the Civil War; and the 1930's economic programs of the Great Depression in this multiple program event.

Project Details

67 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,644
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will experience Minnesota History through the books and pictures of Minnesota author/photographer Doug Ohman.

Measurable Outcome(s)

All participants rated this program as great or good. Comments included: 'This was very interesting material presented in a very special building - great atmosphere.' ' I learned just how many local projects were built by our ancestors/families during the depression.' 'This was a wonderful overview of MN. Doug is an extremely good speaker. Loved the program!'

Source of Additional Funds

KLQP Radio (advertising), Lac qui Parle County History Center (space)

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200