Author Visit: Tim Mahoney

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$288
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2015
End Date
April 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Watonwan
Watonwan
Project Overview
Tim Mahoney spoke about his book Secret Partners: Big Tom Brown and the Barker Gang April 7 at the Madelia Branch Library. Tim Mahoney worked as a copy editor at the St. Paul Pioneer Press for many years. He extensively researched his book using FBI files and photos from the St. Paul Pioneer Press, among other sources.
Project Details
18
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$288
Other Funds Leveraged
$202
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We will hand out evaluations to participants. We expect that:
*Participants will learn more about St. Paul, Minnesota in the 1930's
*Participants will learn about the research process for the book Secret Partners
*Participants will enjoy access to a talented author/researcher

Measurable Outcome(s)

9 evaluations were returned.
Did you enjoy tonight's presentation by Tim Mahoney? 9 Yes 0 No 0 No Answer
"He kept it going, interesting and humorous."
"Very much"
Did you learn anything new about the research process? 7 Yes 0 No 2 No Answer
"It's time consuming"
"I've been going to the MHS and did not know of being able to do that."
Did you learn anything new about Saint Paul in the 1930s? 7 Yes 1 No 1 No Answer
"Didn't know about corruption"
"I did not know about Bonnie & Clyde being there. I thought Ma Barker was a willing participant."

Source of Additional Funds

Madelia Public Library, Tim Mahoney, local businesses and newspapers

Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200