A Year in Vietnam & The Story of the White Bear Library
Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$660
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2014
End Date
May 2014
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
Join Darryl LeMire, helicopter mechanic, Vietnam Veteran and lifelong White Bear resident, as he uses stories and pictures to share his experience in the place they called ‘Nam.
------ White Bear has had a library in some form since the 1880s. Explore the evolution from community reading room to county library as we enter a new era in library service.
Project Details
66 attendees
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$660
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$660
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
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)
Patrons listened to Darryl LeMire, helicopter mechanic, Vietnam Veteran and lifelong White Bear resident, as he used stories and pictures to share his experience in the place they called ‘Nam. (45 people)
Patrons explored the evolution from community reading room to county library as we enter a new era in library service. (21 people)
Source of Additional Funds
White Bear Lake Area Historical Society
Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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