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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.

Executive Director Ashley Olson to be Honored as "Fundraiser of the Year" by Nebraska AFP

Executive Director Ashley Olson to be Honored as "Fundraiser of the Year" by Nebraska AFP

Saturday, December 7, 2019
Ashley Olson to receive "Fundraiser of the Year" at Association of Fundraising Professionals Nebraska Chapter December 17 reception in Omaha, Nebraska.

Thanksgiving Traditions: Reflections from our Archives

Thanksgiving Traditions: Reflections from our Archives

Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Thanksgiving seems to have been especially meaningful to Willa Cather. Here's a peek into the Archives & Collections at the National Willa Cather Center of some related writing and correspondence.

Road Scholars Visit Red Cloud

Road Scholars Visit Red Cloud

Friday, October 25, 2019
Road Scholars spend an immersive five days engaged in ”Red Cloud: Willa Cather’s Window to the World."

MaKenna Karr Introduces Her School to Antonette Willa Turner

MaKenna Karr Introduces Her School to Antonette Willa Turner

Friday, October 25, 2019
Local student MaKenna Karr introduces her schoolmates to Antonette Willa Turner.

Request for Proposals: Willa Cather Book Illustration

Request for Proposals: Willa Cather Book Illustration

Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Illustrator proposals sought for a special edition of Willa Cather's "Youth and the Bright Medusa."

Call for Applications: Research Grants for Willa Cather Scholarship

Call for Applications: Research Grants for Willa Cather Scholarship

Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Research grants available for visiting Willa Cather scholars in Nebraska. Deadline is December 1, 2019.

Save America's Treasures Grant Awarded for Restoration of the Willa Cather Childhood Home

Save America's Treasures Grant Awarded for Restoration of the Willa Cather Childhood Home

Thursday, September 26, 2019
With intent to preserve a National Historic Landmark and a major tourist destination, we announce a $415,000 federal Save America’s Treasures Grant.

Webster County Sixth Grader MaKenna Karr Celebrates Antonette Willa Skupa Turner

Webster County Sixth Grader MaKenna Karr Celebrates Antonette Willa Skupa Turner

Wednesday, September 25, 2019
MaKenna Karr to introduce fellow students at Silver Lake Elementary to Antonette Willa Skupa Turner

Rarely Seen Willa Cather Postcard on Exhibit

Rarely Seen Willa Cather Postcard on Exhibit

Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Written during her first trip to Europe in 1902, Cather sent this postcard to her friend Charles Moore.

Special Guests: Paul Giamatti and Clara Wong

Paul Giamatti and Clara Wong with Executive Director Ashley Olson, Board President Marion Arneson, and Pat Arneson

Special Guests: Paul Giamatti and Clara Wong

Thursday, August 29, 2019
Actors Paul Giamatti and Clara Wong, of Showtime's hit series Billions, made a special visit to Red Cloud and the National Willa Cather Center last week.

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