Author Ann Zemke
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,156
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2012
End Date
July 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Pine
Project Overview
Author Ann Zemke gave a one hour presentation based on her book, They Named Me Marjorie: The Brave Journey of an Orphan Train Rider on December 15 at the Pine City Public Library. She also brought along a very special quilt she made to commemorate her grandmother and her journey on that orphan train.
Project Details
20 attended the program
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,156
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$1,156
Administration costs
$29
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.009
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Attendees will learn about the history of the orphan trains, what became of those children and using a special commemorative quilt, the life and journey of one Minnesotan's grandmother on that train.
Measurable Outcome(s)
100% of those attending the program felt it was excellent, yet only 67% said it met their expectations. Comments included: Beautiful story. Beautiful person. Beautiful quilt. Thank you!; Info packed. Very worthwhile; Loved the history and family stories
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
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