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Cather Sesquicentennial

… teachers around the country are encouraged to explore discussion questions and  curriculum support resources  at … 402-746-2653 or  info@willacather.org . Want to know more about upcoming events? Sign up for our e-Newsletter. Cather … Steve Shively, former member of the Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors. FREE. December 7 – Willa Cather's …
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Willa Cather Statue Unveiled in National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol

… Image Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol Image Willa Cather statue representing … . Live viewing parties were held at the Nebraska History Museum in Lincoln and at the National Willa Cather Center’s … said in an interview, “I had searched for books telling about the beauty of the country I loved, its romance, and …
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Willa Cather Childhood Home Dedication & Ribbon-Cutting

… Childhood Home. We were honored to celebrate the reopening of this National Historic Landmark and its status as a literary pilgrimage destination for more than fifty … the construction site of the future Hotel Garber. Read More About the Restoration "I have a funny little room in the …
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Benjamin Taylor Book Launch and Reading

… Image Chasing Bright Medusas: A Life of Willa Cather Special Events Thursday, Dec 7, … talk back session moderated by Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors president and professor Bob Thacker. In … the cost includes shipping.  Interested in additional books about Willa Cather? Check out these titles, all available at …
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Celebrate the Achievements of Willa Cather and her 150th Birthday

… by Dr. Robert Thacker, President, Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors Special Events Thursday, Nov 9, 2023 | 7 … Fort Collins , CO 80526 United States LEARN MORE Join us for birthday cake and a free talk by Dr. Robert Thacker, … We are in the midst of the centenaries of these books and about to celebrate the sesquicentennial of Cather’s birth. …
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Willa Cather and Material Culture: A Sesquicentennial Reflection

… at the U.S. Capitol, June 7, 2023 Image A bronze statuette of Willa Cather by Littleton Alston Willa Cather Statue … Glenda J. Pierce, member of the Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors, and Jeff Kirkpatrick; it will be … open hours . This event if free of charge. Learn more about Willa Cather and Material Culture  and artist Betty …
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50 Years of the Centennial Willa Cather Stamp

… September 6, 2023 In 1969, the Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors pursued a series of postage stamps to … This Committee is not swayed by hundreds or even thousands of form letters that all say the same thing. Nor is … to hear Regional Postmaster General Clarence B. Gels speak about Willa Cather. Also in the audience were relatives of …
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Willa Cather and Material Culture: A Sesquicentennial Reflection

… exhibition allows Cather’s readers to consider these precious museum objects in juxtaposition with her timeless words.     About the Artist: Betty Kort Betty Kort is a former … Nebraska-Kearney. She served on the Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors and served a term as president. She was a …
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2023 High School Scholarship Awards Enable Pursuit of Humanities Degrees

… Southeast High School); runner up, Ava Hoffschneider (Pius X High School); and second runner up, Trinity Houchin … established in 2023 through voluntary contributions by our Board of Governors to support a graduate of the local high … pursuing a higher education degree. For more information about our scholarship funds, please contact director of …
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Willa Cather Sesquicentennial Celebration at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

… Southern California Los Angeles , CA United States For more about Los Angeles Festival of Books Join us at the Los Angeles Festival of Books on Saturday, April … readings will be presented by National Willa Cather Center board of governors member, and Los Angeles resident,  Peter …
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