Arn Kind - World War II presentation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,327
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
June 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Chisago
Pine
Chisago
Pine
Project Overview
Arn Kind portrayed an Ernie Pyle-type news reporter embedded with an infantry in war-torn France. This interactive presentation was held at three ECRL branches: Pine City, Chisago Lakes and North Branch.
Project Details
94 attended the program
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,327
Other Funds Leveraged
$300
Direct expenses
$3,628
Administration costs
$85
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.03
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn about the many aspects of World War II through narrative, storytelling, artifacts and audience participation.

Measurable Outcome(s)

82% of attendees were over the age of 50 and truly enjoyed the historical aspect of the program. Comments included: By far the most informative and interesting History presentation I have heard; So exciting and living education is the best; Would like it to be longer. or part one and part two. There is so much to learn and see.

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Misselt
Organization Name
East Central Regional Library
Street Address
244 South Birch Street
City
Cambridge
State
MN
Zip Code
55008
Phone
(763)689-7390
Email
bmisselt@ecrlib.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200