Blaine History Book
To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on the history of the City of Blaine.
$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).
Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org
We have achieved our planned outcomes - outlined as follows:
BOOK PRODUCTION - 400 physical copies of the book for distribution
MANUSCRIPT AND VISUAL RESOURCES - Final book has 147 pages, 11 maps, 140 photos and graphics
BOOK DESIGN - Including layout, index, professional editing, securing of photo clearances
PROMOTION - Developed postcard to distribute with book info, 60-seecond promotional video.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org