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Geneology/Freedman & Five Civilized Tribes

Submitted by ameeks on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 17:26
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Manager's Decision: 
Pending
Program Identification
Location: 
Ralph Ellison Library
Date: 
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
10030 minutes30000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

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Program Description: 
In honor of Black History Month, come and discover how to find your family roots. Join genealogist Ron Graham, from the Descendant of Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes Association and Vice President of the Black Genealogy Research Group of Oklahoma as he discusses the citizenship process of the Dawes Commission. Learn about the: 1900 &1910 US census; roll numbers & land allotments; 1866 treaty; history books and other vital records to research your own family tree. Also, a how-to-lesson on tribal enrollment
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21)
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment
Additional Event Types: 
Books & Literature

Presenter

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Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Ron Graham, geneologist
  Oklahoma
United States
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
This topic is of interest to Oklahomans curious about their roots.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
We will
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Audience and staff feedback.
Program Engagement

Marketing

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Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

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Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

see above

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Supply/Shopping List: 
paper for hand-outs
Final Comments: 
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Yes
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