"A Dollar a Day Boys" Musical Tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps by Bill Jamerson

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,720
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2013
End Date
July 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Project Overview
Author, songwriter and filmmaker, Bill Jamerson, presented six one hour long programs filled with songs and stories about the Civilian Conservation Corps that included a short video. The programs were followed by a short question and answer period and a book signing. He performed at the Sandstone Senior Center and Ecumen North Branch on May 29, 2013; the Cambridge Public Library and Kanabec History Center or May 30; and the Aitkin Public Library and Mille Lacs Lake Community Library on May 31.
Project Details
178 people attended
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,720
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$3,720
Administration costs
$95
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.03
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will experience the history of the CCC thru songs, stories and video. They will learn about this significant undertaking in our nation's history, the significance of the CCC during its inception and its long-lasting significance today.

Measurable Outcome(s)

74% felt the program met their expectations and 73% would recommend it to others. Comments included: Loved it My dad was in the CCC's; I was eager to attend because my 15 yr. old brother worked for CCC I was too young to hear much about it; Very interesting events of real life taken from our country's history; grateful he teaches people about CCC schools could benefit from his program

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library; Kanabec History Center; Sandstone Senior Center and Ecumen - North Branch

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
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200