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Visit this page often for the latest Cather-related news as well as information about the Willa Cather Foundation's programs, collections, and events.
Annotations from the Archive: The Death of G.P. Cather
June 20, 2022
Our special One of Ours Gallery in our digital collections celebrates the novel while sharing more information about the life and death of G.P. Cather.
Celebrate National Pollinator Week on the Prairie
June 15, 2022
Watch for pollinators on summer wildflowers among our magnificent 612 acre prairie landscape — in person or virtually!
Meet our 2022 Summer Humanities Interns!
June 15, 2022
Learn more about our awesome summer interns! From left: Audrey Smith, Patrick O’Neil, & Korryn Plantenberg.
Own A Piece of History: Willa Cather Sculpture
June 1, 2022
Own your own cast bronze sculpture of Willa Cather by sculptor, Littleton Alston!
Annotations from the Archive: Discovering Emanuel Prettyman
April 29, 2022
A special archival highlight relating to G.P. Cather and our celebration year of One of Ours.
William Norris Buffett Gifts Millions for Creation of Hotel Garber
April 29, 2022
A magnificent legacy gift that will assist with the creation of Hotel Garber.
Artist Tim Youd on Typing Willa Cather in Red Cloud
April 29, 2022
Artist Tim Youd on his artistic process and time in Red Cloud retyping The Song of the Lark.
Lingua Franca Finds Inspiration In the Great Plains and Willa Cather's Writing
March 27, 2022
Boutique clothier Lingua Franca and Nebraskan Rachel Hruska MacPherson give back to the Willa Cather Foundation.
Annotations from the Archive: Thornton Oakley
March 27, 2022
A happy accident of the archives leads to a great discovery!
Apply for Our New Teacher Institute!
March 10, 2022
Teachers! Apply for our inaugural National Willa Cather Teacher Institute this July — applications due April 30!