Tuesday with a Scholar: Push or Pull AKA the Pa Ingalls Syndrome

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$555
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2019
End Date
January 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Why did your ancestors come to this country? And why did they then live in so many different places before they settled down? Join Pioneer Press columnist Ed Lotterman for an economist's look at what he calls the Pa Ingalls Syndrome in historical patterns of American immigration. Edward Lotterman writes the Real World Economics column for the Pioneer Press. He has taught economics at the college level, and he enjoys explaining "the dismal science" to non-economists.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$555
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased awareness of Minnesota history, enhanced recognition of the library as a cultural center for the community.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons joined Pioneer Press columnist Ed Lotterman for an economist's look at the Pa Ingalls Syndrome in historical patterns of American immigration.

Source of Additional Funds

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200