Genealogy: Now I’ve Found It, How Do I Organize It? & The Story of the Library in White Bear Lake
Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$660
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2014
End Date
April 2014
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
Join Certified Genealogist Tom Rice for an informative lecture on common methods of organizing genealogical data from lineage charts to spreadsheets and databases. Tom will offer a variety of strategies to get that data under control. ------- White Bear has had a library in some form since the 1880s. Explore the evolution from community reading room to modern county library and beyond.
Project Details
62 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 learned about how to trace their genealogical histories and the evolution of the library from community reading room to modern county library and beyond. (2 programs)
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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