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Remembrances of Mildred Bennett Sought
… Image Remembrances of Mildred Bennett Sought January 28, 2020 In collaboration … that preserves and interprets that world for those of us living today, Fellows considers Mildred Bennett to be a … my questions in advance, so you would have time to think about things. If you would prefer to respond to my questions …
Posted: 01/21/2020
Last Updated: 01/28/2020
Making a Place: A Long History of Red Cloud
… efforts led by the National Willa Cather Center's founder, Mildred Bennett. More About the Project One of Red Cloud’s most arresting … Lyra and Silas Garber during her childhood in Red Cloud and used them as prototypes for Captain and Mrs. Forrester in A …
Posted: 07/18/2023
Last Updated: 04/02/2024
Support
… almost 20,000 square feet of space that includes a public museum, archive, research center, classroom, bookstore, art … stay longer to enjoy the museum and all that Cather loved about Webster County. Contribute to this Campaign The … efforts led by the National Willa Cather Center's founder, Mildred Bennett. Donations of $500 or more will be featured …
Posted: 12/13/2022
Last Updated: 03/28/2024
Volunteer
… Image The Willa Cather Foundation was started in 1955 by Mildred R. Bennett and a small group of dedicated volunteers … of the ways you can become involved: Red Cloud Opera House Volunteers Do you enjoy arts programming? Join our … for all new volunteers. To become a volunteer or learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Willa Cather …
Posted: 01/17/2023
Last Updated: 03/18/2024
Our Campaign for the Future
… stay longer to enjoy the museum and all that Cather loved about Webster County. Fundraising has reached 87% of the … of $1,000 or more will be recognized on a donor wall. More About the Hotel Garber Project A Generous Kickstart to the … of our supports, this project is now fully funded. We welcome contributions for ongoing preservation of the home. …
Posted: 04/06/2023
Last Updated: 03/08/2024
Annotations from the Archives: On Reappraisal
… Image Grant Reynard's 1948 letter to Mildred Bennett Image Grant Reynard's "Mike's Blacksmith … Stack" Annotations from the Archives: On Reappraisal August 14, 2022 The archives are built upon the art and the … many acquaintances, friends, and relatives, inquiring about their willingness to speak about the author. The …
Posted: 02/21/2024
Last Updated: 02/21/2024
Finding Aids
… Finding Aids The National Willa Cather Center houses one of the nation’s largest collections of …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 02/17/2024
Annotations from the Archive: The Willa Cather Childhood Home
… of planning, research, and parallel work on both the house itself and the collections that have been housed within … many resources from our archive to search for clues about how the house was constructed, updated, and used over … home in the 1880s Inside, we returned to first principles: Mildred Bennett's notes about the home's interior, based on …
Posted: 12/03/2023
Last Updated: 12/05/2023
Benjamin Taylor Book Launch and Reading
… Image Chasing Bright Medusas: A Life of Willa Cather Special Events Thursday, Dec 7, 2023 | 7 - 8pm Willa Cather Foundation 413 N Webster St Red Cloud , NE … writer and biographer Benjamin Taylor's much-anticipated biography Chasing Bright Medusas: A Life of Willa Cather ! …
Posted: 10/04/2023
Last Updated: 12/05/2023
Willa Cather Timeline
… Willa Cather Timeline Major Events & Milestones 1870 — Silas … miles by team and wagon to the precinct of Catherton. They settle at the homestead of William and Caroline Cather. … a Jewish couple from Europe who allow her to borrow books from their personal library. Mrs. Wiener introduces …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 10/09/2023