Pullman Porter Exhibit Research

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,960
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Transportation Museum
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2016
End Date
December 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

To hire qualified consultants to conduct research for an exhibit on Pullman porters in Minnesota.

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,960
Direct expenses
$9,960
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org

Measurable Outcome(s)

Yes, we definitely met our objectives! We have a thorough research document that will provided a comprehensive foundation for an exhibit plan (next project) and exhibit production (subsequent project). In an unplanned development, we formed a partnership with Marvin Anderson, a third-generation resident of the Rondo neighborhood, lawyer, and director of Rondo Avenue, Inch. Mr. Anderson also was key to the creation of the Red Cap Room at the Saint Paul Union Depot. He will continue to serve on the project, as a guest curator on the exhibit. We hope that his involvement will also yield more community involvement with our organization.

Source of Additional Funds

Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org

Recipient Board Members
George Bergh, Thomas Falkofske, Eric Fortin, Eric Hopp, Paul Hugo, Don Mason, Brian Nelson, Arthur Pew III, Chris Sears, Andrew Tighe, Jon Van Niewaal, Phil Wellman
Project Manager
First Name
George
Last Name
Bergh
Organization Name
Minnesota Transportation Museum
Street Address
193 E Pennsylvania Avenue
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55130
Email
georgesbergh@gmail.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-259-3000