P.S. Duffy

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,966
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2014
End Date
December 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Le Sueur
Waseca
Le Sueur
Waseca
Project Overview
P.S. Duffy spoke about The Cartographer of No Man’s Land, her historical fiction novel about World War I and a family divided by it. She also discussed the research methods and writing techniques she used to create this work of historical fiction. She ended the program by signing books and donated a signed copy to each library. Duffy was a fantastic speaker and a delight to have visit our libraries.
Project Details
19
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,966
Other Funds Leveraged
$552
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will become more familiar with P.S. Duffy
Participants will enjoy an outstanding literary reading
Participants will become more knowledgeable about the writing experience
Participants will become more knowledgeable about World War I
Participants will enjoy direct access to a talented author

Measurable Outcome(s)

1. Did you enjoy the presentation tonight? If yes, what was your favorite part?
Yes: 18
No: 0
Comments:
• The author was very engaging and knowledgeable
• The author was charming and so down to earth
• The author’s account of how she was inspired to write this
• Down to earth, honest discussion of writing process
• Very much!
• Story of her life and where ideas came from
• Ms. Duffy’s telling of her writing at home
• Her readings were very good – a charming lady
• The information about the writing process – as she sees it
• Personal anecdotes
• Short and to the point
• Personal opinions of book
• Very open and warm!
• Hearing about her research

2. Were you familiar with P.S. Duffy’s work before hearing about this event?
Yes: 3
No: 15
Comments:
• Read her book

3. Did you learn anything new about the writing process tonight?
Yes: 17
No:0
Comments:
• Lots

4. Did you learn anything new about World War I during this event or after reading Duffy’s book?
Yes: 15
No: 1
Comments:
• Haven’t had a chance to read
• Very detailed book of war
• Haven’t read yet

5. Please list suggestions for types of programs you would like the library to hold:
• Author visits; musical groups
• Continue to invite authors
• More authors
• Love listening to authors

6. Where did you hear about this program?
Library: 15
Friend/Relative: 2
The Snap: 2
Newspaper Article: 1
Library email: 2

Source of Additional Funds

Waseca-Le Sueur Libraries, local businesses

Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200