WBL, All American City - 50 Years Later & Tom Rice: The Bedrock of Genealogy
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2015
End Date
October 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
1. When Look Magazine named White Bear Lake an "All-American" City for 1964, a year of celebrations began. The summer of 1965 was filled with events and activities honoring area organizations and accomplishments. Join us to learn about what was being celebrated 50 years ago, what has changed and what remains the same.
2. Records of birth, marriage and death are the bedrock of genealogy. Well-known genealogist Tom Rice will show you how to find these records and use them for best results in learning your family history.
Project Details
45 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$600
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)
1. When Look Magazine named White Bear Lake an "All-American" City for 1964, a year of celebrations began. The summer of 1965 was filled with events and activities Patrons learned about what was being celebrated 50 years ago, what has changed and what remains the same. (16 people)
2. Records of birth, marriage and death are the bedrock of genealogy. Well-known genealogist Tom Rice showed patron how to find these records and use them for best results in learning their family history. (29 people)
Source of Additional Funds
WBAHS
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
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