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The Willa Cather Foundation

… Foundation—formerly the Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial—is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing … of nationally designated historic sites devoted to an American author; Facilitation of research from a large body … dedicated to celebrating the work, life, and legacy of this great American writer. Through our scholarly endeavors, …
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Retired Teacher Leaves Unexpected Gift to the Willa Cather Foundation

… Loren Johnson Retired Teacher Leaves Unexpected Gift to the Willa Cather Foundation April 10, 2025 Ask Loren Johnson’s former … kindness and compassion. In fact, Johnson cared so deeply about others that he rarely shared much about his own life …
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An Interview with Ashley Olson, Executive Director of the Willa Cather Foundation

… with Ashley Olson, Executive Director of the Willa Cather Foundation December 16, 2022 Ashley Olson has been part of … really no secret. We’re incredibly fortunate to have supporters across the country who make gifts that range … to $1 million dollars. It’s not difficult to ask people to support a cause that you are both passionate about and …
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Leslie Levy appointed Executive Director of Willa Cather Foundation

… Image Leslie Levy appointed Executive Director of Willa Cather Foundation August 15, 2011 Leslie Campbell Levy appointed Executive Director of the Willa Cather Foundation Leslie Campbell Levy, Lincoln, Nebraska, … whose offices are located in Red Cloud’s historic 1885 Opera House, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to …
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Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors Install New Officers

… Image Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors Install New Officers … Spring Conferences, International Seminars, Elderhostels, Prairie Writers’ Workshops, and Newsletter & Review … of Cather's works as well as many books written by others about Willa Cather. Art and educational exhibits regularly …
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Willa Cather Foundation Awarded Operations Support from Nebraska Arts Council

… Image Willa Cather Foundation Awarded Operations Support from Nebraska Arts … Arts Council. This grant will provide general operations support for Red Cloud Opera House programming and other …
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Willa Cather Foundation to Create National Willa Cather Center

… to Create National Willa Cather Center March 25, 2014 WILLA CATHER FOUNDATION TO CREATE NATIONAL WILLA CATHER … Cather’s most moving scenes, such as the suicide grave from My Ántonia and the beautiful Divide.  Gallery and bookstore: …
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Willa Cather Foundation Collection Continues to Grow

… Image Willa Cather Foundation Collection Continues to Grow September 25, 2017 … Center. Items saved, items treasured. I’ll always wonder about this happy coincidence of finding these objects just …
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Willa Cather Foundation Receives Governor's Arts Award

… center is now adjoined to the WCF’s historic Red Cloud Opera House (RCOH) and contains a climate controlled archive, … center, and expanded backstage facilities for the adjacent Opera House. The new National Willa Cather Center played …
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Willa Cather Sites Transferred to the Willa Cather Foundation

… National Willa Cather Center will remain a primary location to learn about and research one of America's most … and purchased still remains. The Ántonia Farmhouse (the Pavelka Farmstead) , about 15 miles north of Red Cloud. Anna Pavelka was the inspiration for the novel  My Ántonia, …
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