Jesse James and the James-Younger Gang in Minnesota
Written surveys were distributed to all attendees at both presentations. It was expected that a majority of respondents would learn something about Jesse James, develop a better understanding of the James-Younger Gang’s activities in Minnesota and indicate they are interested in learning more about Jesse James and the James-Younger Gang.
The vast majority of survey respondents (48% response rate) at Orchard Hill indicated they learned something about Jesse James and that the program helped them develop a better understanding of the gang’s activities in Minnesota. Just more than half of the respondents indicated they are interested in learning more about Jesse James and his gang. There was a 75% response rate at the library program, and the vast majority indicated they learned something about Jesse James and that the program helped them develop a better understanding of the gang’s activities in Minnesota. 77% of respondents indicated they are interested in learning more about Jesse James and his gang. Librarian observed a majority of attendees at the library program quietly listening to the program. After the formal presentation, there were a number of questions posed to the presenter, which provided even more information about Jesse James and his gang. Anecdotal responses included: “Amazing new facts!” “He kept it very interesting.”
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