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Member Spotlight: Meet Frank Markley

… Frank Markley April 6, 2020 An avid reader and a frequent visitor to Red Cloud, Frank Markley has been a member of the Willa Cather Foundation for a staggering thirty-seven years. … of the other literary locations, and praised the “authentic experience” awaiting visitors to Red Cloud. Markley resides …
Posted: 04/30/2020
Last Updated: 05/07/2020

Member Profile: Meet Jerry and Susan Anderson

… Susan has retired from a career in education law. Both avid Willa Cather enthusiasts, the Andersons have traveled to … sunset on the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie. You recently visited Red Cloud. What brought you here and how did you … helped us picture what Cather and our ancestors must have experienced – the unbroken sea of grass stretching out to …
Posted: 12/05/2019
Last Updated: 12/30/2019

Welcome to the home of Willa Cather

… Cather's Writings Students & Teachers Students & Teachers Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Recent News Recent News Community Reading … Cather—Bringing Communities Together Through the generous support of a private foundation, we are excited to launch a …
Posted: 12/07/2022
Last Updated: 04/03/2026

Serena's Album

… was made by a precocious 14-year-old signing herself “Wm. Cather M.D.” This entry by Serena’s classmate Willa Cather was first published in 1951 in The World of … to live in Shenandoah, Iowa. They had a son, Fayette, born about 1891, and a daughter, Genevieve, born about 1894. J. …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 04/01/2026

Support

… and given new life as the National Willa Cather Center. Become a Member Shop the Bookstore Become a Member Become a Member Make A Donation Make A …
Posted: 12/13/2022
Last Updated: 03/31/2026

Join Our Team

… at the National Willa Cather Center The Willa Cather Foundation—formerly the Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial—is a … and reporting; development communications; and event support. The Development Manager works closely with the ED and the Board of Governors to support the mission of the organization and ensure that …
Posted: 09/07/2023
Last Updated: 03/27/2026

National Willa Cather Center Hours & Directions

… (70 miles north of Red Cloud) The airport offers Budget and Thrifty car rental services. Take South Highway 281 … northeast of Red Cloud) The Lincoln airport offers Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Alamo, and Enterprise rental car … to K 181 North, and continue north into Red Cloud. Get Involved Support Our Work The Willa Cather Foundation is a …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 10/22/2025

Membership

… Membership Levels & Benefits Member Levels Student ($35) Educational Institution ($40) New Member Introductory Rate … Center and the Red Cloud Opera House Supply of classroom resources to educators and book clubs Your Donations at Work … educations initiatives, and conserves a native prairie. Learn More About Our Mission …
Posted: 01/17/2023
Last Updated: 10/01/2025

Cather Legacy Society

… Cather Legacy Society A Planned Gift With Lasting Impact Image Mary Vaughan: Why She Joined … Legacy Society Brochure   Bequesting a portion of your assets to the Foundation Why a Bequest?  This simple method of …
Posted: 01/17/2023
Last Updated: 08/19/2025

Discover

… Writers For Teachers For Teachers For Students For Students Get Involved Support Our Work The Willa Cather Foundation is a …
Posted: 12/13/2022
Last Updated: 06/13/2025

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