Minnesota History Bookshelf

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,962
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Le Sueur Public Library
Start Date
October 2010
End Date
June 2011
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Le Sueur
Le Sueur
Project Overview

The LeSueur Public Library purchased 60 standard Minnesota history books to be distributed to the 9 libraries in their system. These books were immediately put on display and into circulation. A brochure was created for each library branch that listed all the titles purchased with the grant. A Facebook posting further announced the availability of the newly purchased books.

Project Details
To add 35 standard Minnesota history titles to broaden public accessibility at four public libraries in Le Sueur County. Amount adjusted due to an error in calculation.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants
Appropriation Language

(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.

2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,962
Project Manager
Salutation
Ms.
First Name
Diane
Last Name
Pinney
Street Address
118 E Ferry Street
City
Le Sueur
State
MN
Zip Code
56058
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-259-3000