The CCC Boys of Minnesota

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a federal government work program that employed nearly a hundred thousand youths in Minnesota during The Great Depression. Join us as author Bill Jamerson uses film and music to present a nostalgic tribute to a little known chapter in Minnesota history.
Project Details
80 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$300
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased awareness of an important era of Minnesota history; enhanced recognition of the library as a cultural center for the community.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a federal government work program that employed nearly a hundred thousand youths in Minnesota during the Great Depression. Patrons watched and listened as author Bill Jamerson used film and music to present a nostalgic tribute to a little known chapter in Minnesota history.

Source of Additional Funds

OLLI

Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200