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Jaydene Miner Drew Joins the Cather Legacy Society to Preserve Ancestral Home
… Image Image Jaydene Miner Drew Joins the Cather Legacy Society to Preserve Ancestral Home March 6, … and son of Charles Hugh Miner and Alfretta “Retta” Ayre, Willa Cather’s first cousin. It was Hugh's sisters, Carrie … three, her father and aunt Kay Jones Smith shared stories about summers in Nebraska at the J.L. Miner House. Jaydene’s …
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A Lifetime of Giving: Yost and Leak Join Cather Legacy Society
… of supporting in a financial way the things you care about.” Considering this, it’s not surprising that when … trip to Egypt in 2015, they made sure that the Willa Cather Foundation (WCF) was included in their estate plans. As … is a testament to Cather, the town, Board members, and staff who make things happen – but from their own …
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Personal Connections to Cather’s Hometown Inspire Kohout’s Legacy Gift
… Image Kohout at Willa Cather's grave in Jaffrey, NH Image Viewing Cather's … in 1972 at 102 years old and is buried in her hometown of Red Cloud, Nebraska. Kohout grew up in Texas, but each summer she visited her mother’s family in Lincoln, Nebraska. She has …
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Retired Teacher Leaves Unexpected Gift to the Willa Cather Foundation
… Image Loren Johnson Retired Teacher Leaves Unexpected Gift to the Willa Cather Foundation April 10, 2025 Ask Loren Johnson’s … a connection with people around him. Always going to visit folks. Great listener and willing to give advice… if …
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Cather Legacy Society
… takes into account the people, places, and causes you care about. Joining the Cather Legacy Society is an excellent way … further our mission. A planned gift to the Willa Cather Foundation can provide you or your estate with significant … insurance policy. No matter how you choose to give, our staff can help guide you through the process as you fulfill …
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Hotel Garber Opens in Red Cloud to Bolster Tourism and Advance Willa Cather Legacy
… a general manager, sales and event manager, housekeeping staff, and a head chef. The hotel restaurant will include … made possible by gifts from many generous individuals and foundations. These private gifts helped leverage grant … Nebraska Passport program. MAKE A DONATION Learn more about the Hotel Garber project —All gallery images, below, …
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NWCC Launches NEH-Funded Digital Projects
… award came at a crucial time," said executive director Ashley Olson. "After being closed and with many travel and event …
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My Ántonia: The Story of a Great American Novel
… and a novel that is part of today’s literary canon, My Ántonia’s worldwide appeal is demonstrated by its … served as the organization’s Executive Director since 2014. Olson administers the museum, arts center, ten historic …
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Cather Sesquicentennial
… Image Cather Sesquicentennial Celebrating 150 Years We are commemorating acclaimed novelist Willa Cather’s 150th year with a host of special events … Library, Fort Collins, CO Nov 9-12 — Willa Cather and the Counterculture: An Immersive Weekend in Taos, New Mexico . …
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Hotel Garber Construction Expands and Advances
… described its potential to attract smaller and mid-size conferences through modernized meeting spaces and food … makes plans to prepare for the opening, it has been a busy spring and summer at the construction site. The rebuilt …
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