Reflections Series: “Going to Work: The New Deal in Minnesota” Program

Doug Ohman will present, “Going to Work: The New Deal in Minnesota” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 PM.

The 1930’s was an interesting time in our nation’s history.  President Roosevelt helped to create a series of economic programs to respond to the Great Depression. Historians have called it the “3 Rs”: Relief, Recovery, and Reform.   Explore the back roads of Minnesota, State Parks, and urban settings with historian and photographer Doug Ohman as he discovers and shares the legacy foot print that remains from the WPA, PWA, CCC, NYA and the VCC.

Doug Ohman has spent the past 30 + years photographing historic architecture and landscapes in Minnesota.  His work has been featured in books, magazines and calendars.  Doug has spent the last twenty years selling photography art at local art & craft shows.

Along with being an independent photographer, Doug is also a historian and public speaker.  His focus has been Minnesota history.  He gives public presentations to over 300 groups per/year and has been the featured host of eight PBS television programs.  His program:  Landmarks – Keeping history alive, was nominated for a PBS Emmy in 2019.

The program is free and open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served.  Programs at the Lyon County Museum are sponsored by members.  For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org