Wayward Women of the West

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$406
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2018
End Date
April 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Project Overview

Wayward Women of the West is a presentation on the stories (and backstories) of women in the west who, in their lives, went outside the typical expectations of women's roles.

Project Details

37 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$406
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will appreciate and enjoy learning about history, in particular about women who settled, lived and worked in the western territories.

Measurable Outcome(s)

All attendees rated this program Good or Very Good. Comments include: 'Very interesting to learn the truths and legends about these women.' 'Presenter was very accurate on dates and information. Dispelled inaccurate history we had been taught,' Learned that native women played important roles in this time in history too.' 'This program was great - very informative. Speaker was friendly, fun, added a bit of humor, and was very accurate in her information.'

Source of Additional Funds

KLQP Radio

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200