Gangsters of Ramsey County: A Hair-Raising History
Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2014
End Date
March 2014
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
Ramsey County, and especially White Bear Lake, was a haven for the Prohibition Era gangsters who wanted to get away from it all. Join us to learn some gangster lingo while you hear the tales of infamous visitors such as Ma Barker, Alvin “Creepy” Karpis and Baby Face Nelson.
Project Details
22 attendees
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$300
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Increased recognition of the rich traditions of Minnesota. Heightened visibility of the library as a cultural center.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Ramsey County, and especially White Bear Lake, was a haven for the Prohibition Era gangsters who wanted to get away from it all. Patrons attended program to learn some gangster lingo while they listened to the tales of infamous visitors such as Ma Barker, Alvin “Creepy” Karpis and Baby Face Nelson.
Source of Additional Funds
Maplewood Area Historical Society, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society
Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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