Author Talk: Rae Katherine Eighmey
I created evaluation forms based on the outcomes from the grant application
Participants will become more familiar with culinary history
Participants will enjoy an outstanding presentation
Participants will enjoy direct access to a talented historian
1. Did you enjoy the presentation today? If yes, what was your favorite part?
Yes: 19
No: 0
Comments:
• The history part, esp. about Lincoln in the White House
• Discussion of food differences was fascinating, esp. fat being rare
• Learning different methods of cooking in the past
• History
• I enjoyed hearing about the foods that were eaten
• What Abraham Lincoln ate!
• Insight into Lincoln family
• Very much
• Hearing about life of Lincoln
• Discussion format
• Question and answer; I enjoyed the whole presentation
• Relating Lincoln stories to the cooking of the time
2. Did you learn anything new about culinary history?
Yes: 19
No: 0
Comments:
• Tissue
3. Did you enjoy interacting with a talented historian?
Yes: 19
No: 0
Comments:
• Very much!
4. Please list suggestions for types of programs you would like the library to hold:
• Anything about history 3
• More Minnesota authors
• Photography
• Native American Studies
• Just like this one! Evenings or weekends would be better.
• Authors
• Anything with Minnesota authors
• A big variety is nice
• More of the same
• More info like this
5. Have you ever attended a library history program before?
Yes: 11
No: 8
In-Kind