Stolen from the Garden: The Kidnapping of Virginia Piper

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$337
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2015
End Date
March 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
The 1972 abduction of Orono socialite Virginia Piper was one of the most sensational crimes in Minnesota history. Join us as Twin Cities author William Swanson talks about his new book, Stolen from the Garden.
Project Details
56 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$337
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$337
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased recognition of the rich historical traditions of Minnesota. Heightened visibility for the library as a cultural center.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The 1972 abduction of Orono socialite Virginia Piper was one of the most sensational crimes in Minnesota history. Patrons enjoyed listening as Twin Cities author William Swanson spoke about his new book, Stolen from the Garden.

Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200