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Pomme De Terre: A Novel of the Minnesota Uprising with author Candace Simar - 2011

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,319
Project of
Lake Agassiz Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Status
Completed
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Clay
Norman
Wilkin
Clay
Norman
Wilkin
Project Overview

Minnesota author Candace Simar discusses her book Pomme De Terre: A Novel of the Minnesota Uprising.  Simar talked about the research process of writing a historical fiction novel based on the Sioux uprising. 

Project Details

Event Dates, Locations and Attendance at each individual event:

05/02/2011 - Moorhead Library - 9

05/03/2011 - Twin Valley LINK Site - 16, Ada Library - 15

05/16/2011 - Breckenridge Library - 6

05/17/2011 - Barnesville Library - 7

05/18/2011 - Hawley Library - 9

62 people attended this program.

Partner Organization(s): KRJB Radio 106.5 FM, The Norman County Index, Wilkin County Historical Society, Moorhead Friends of the Library

Partner Organization(s) Contribution/Role in the Program: KRJB Radio and The Norman County Index both will provide extra promotion for the Ada program. The Wilkin Historical Society will provide refreshments at the Breckenridge program. The Moorhead Friends of the Library contributed $100.00 to the program.

2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,319
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; Describe proposed end user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.

  • Participants will learn about the process used to develop a historical novel, in addition to learning about the time period surrounding the Sioux uprising in Minnesota.
  • The goal is to provide a community event, educating the public about writing a historical novel, in addition to exploring this period of history.
Measurable Outcome(s)

Survey results are:Please rate the quality of this program:  (Using 1-5 scale, with 5 being excellent and 1 being poor)

  • Not rated - (0), 1- (0), 2 - (0), 3 - (1), 4 - (10), 5 - (25), Average (4.67)

 What did you like best about the program?

  • All
  • Her passion
  • The information - true - Candace presents in a quiet story telling manner
  • She was very knowledgeable about MN history and had done her homework!
  • The history of this part of MN
  • History of Scandinavian people & Indians
  • So informational - interesting
  • Interesting history about Fort Abercrombie & early settlers
  • The story (3)
  • The history of local area (7)
  • Her knowledge on so many levels
  • It's great meeting the author to have her tell about her research for the books
  • The presentation by the author (5)
  • The author made her books come to life
  • Reading the poetry
  • Author is very knowledgeable & interesting
  • Fascinating author, well spoken & knowledgeable
  • Learning about the Indian uprising
  • She was interesting & told the background of her writing
  • Very interesting & easy listening

 What did you expect to experience or learn from this presentation?  Were your expectations met?

  • Yes (23)
  • How she came to write these books
  • Hear about her books/story (2)
  • Learning how a writer picks a topic and researches
  • My expectations were met
  • History of MN (4), and Indian uprising
  • A bit "stilted" in public speaking
  • Much about Breckenridge during Sioux uprising
  • It was very informative
  • Personal experiences (2)
  • Learn about author & history
  • Read more about the Sioux uprising
  • Information on new book
  • To find out what this book was about (Pomme De Terre)
  • About the uprising
  • General interest in writing a book
  • Some of our history

 What other programs would you like to see offered at the library?

  • Anything like this (9)
  • More about this area
  • Maybe more authors & something musical
  • More Wilkin Co. history
  • More MN authors (5)
  • Continue the authors program
  • Craft classes
  • I've enjoyed authors & travels
  • The Year without a Summer (1812-1815)
  • Anything that informs us on interesting things people do

 Prior to this program, have you ever attended a program at the library or sponsored by the library? Yes (30)-  No (6) How did you hear about the program?Program flier - 12Information/poster at the library - 17Information/poster in the community - 6Library newsletter - 7Library web site - 3Newspaper/magazine - 16Radio - 3Television - 2From library staff - 10From another person - 5 Check your age range: Birth to 5 (0), 6-17 (0), 18-54 (3), 55 and over (33)What is your zip code? 56510 (4) - 56581 (1) - 56514 (5) - 56520 (5) - 56543 (1) - 56549 (11) -   56554 (1) - 56560 (3) - 56584(4)  Do you have a current library card?  Yes - 35     No - 1  # of evaluations received: 36

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