U.S.-Dakota War Series: Candace Simar, historical fiction

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$1,492

Project of

Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

October 2011

End Date

October 2011

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Brown

Project Overview

Historical fiction author Candace Simar spoke at all five Brown County public libraries as part of an ongoing U.S.-Dakota War Series. Candace’s presentation lasted about 30 minutes, and she shared a reading of poetry and prose as well as talked about her writing process and experience. She followed that with a question-and-answer session and a book signing.

Project Details

Events and Attendance: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 7 p.m. – Springfield Public Library (Attendance: 28) -- Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 3:30 p.m. – Comfrey Area Library (Attendance: 9) -- Wednesday, October 27, 2011, 7 p.m. – Dyckman Free Library, Sleepy Eye (Attendance: 15) -- Thursday, October 28, 2011, 3 p.m. – Hanska Community Library (Attendance: 3) -- Thursday, October 28, 2011, 7 p.m. – New Ulm Public Library (Attendance: 8)

Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$1,492

Other Funds Leveraged

$95

Direct expenses

$1,587

Administration costs

$38

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Written evaluations forms were available at all programs. A majority of participants were expected to learn something about writing historical fiction; learn something about this author’s writing process; and enjoy the program.

Source of Additional Funds

Traverse des Sioux Library System and partners: Author Candace Simar, Brown County Historical Society, Sleepy Eye Area Historical Society, Springfield Area Historical Society, New Ulm Community Access Television, local businesses and media outlets. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Author Candace Simar – presentations, Brown County Historical Society – publicity, Sleepy Eye Area Historical Society – publicity, Springfield Area Historical Society – publicity and refreshments at Springfield event, New Ulm Community Access Television – filmed New Ulm event for cablecast, Local businesses and media outlets – publicity