Peter Geye and The Lighthouse Road
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2013
End Date
April 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
Minnesota author Peter Geye's new novel, The Lighthouse Road, vividly describes the immigrant experience during the 1890s and beyond. Join us as we discover how our ancestors coped with life on the edge of Lake Superior when Minnesota was young.
Project Details
20 attendees
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Increased recognition of the rich historical traditions of Minnesota. Heightened visibility for the library as a cultural center.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Patrons listened to a local author speak about his new book based in Minnesota.
Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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