Oral History of Hmong Farmers in Minnesota

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Hmong American Farmers Association
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
September 2015
End Date
September 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
To document in 10 oral history interviews the history of Hmong farmers in Minnesota.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
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
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.
Appropriation Language

Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are 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.

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Direct expenses
$10,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Description of Funds
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Source of Additional Funds

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Recipient Board Members
Yolanda Cotterall-Board Chair,
Liz Johnson-Secretary,
James Chang-Treasurer,
Pua Hang-member,
Jimwa Moua-member,
Shirley Yang-member
Project Manager
First Name
Pakou
Last Name
Hang
Organization Name
Hmong American Farmers Association
Street Address
941 Lafond Avenue West, Suite 100
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-493-8091
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-259-3000