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Conservation of Willa Cather's Attic Bedroom Wallpaper

… Bower" March 4, 2024 SUPPORT THIS PROJECT As part of the 2019 collections and buildings transfer between History … small red and brown roses on a yellowish ground." In May 2019, we were thrilled to launch a preliminary conservation … Attic Bedroom Wallpaper, " History Nebraska Blog, May 9, 2019 " History Nebraska Transfers Willa Cather State …
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Abbie Loomis looks to protect Cather sites that offer profound understanding of the immigrant experience

… when she discovered Willa Cather. Her mother was a voracious reader, and My Ántonia was among the Cather books on her … of books,” Loomis said. “When you’re in high school you just read a book and think, oh that’s a good book, I love it; … Foundation as a beneficiary in your estate plans, please contact Ashley Olson, Executive Director, at …
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Jaydene Miner Drew Joins the Cather Legacy Society to Preserve Ancestral Home

… Miner grew up as the third generation in the J.L. Miner House, or the Harling House in My Ántonia . He was the grandson of the home’s … Foundation as a beneficiary in your estate plans, please contact Ashley Olson, Executive Director, at …
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A Lifetime of Giving: Yost and Leak Join Cather Legacy Society

… small town in Nebraska that can claim one of the most famous authors in the world, so I’m happy to have the … of the  Cather Legacy Society , Jay and Wade value the sustained impact that planned giving assures. “We know … or would like more information about doing so, please contact Ashley Olson, Executive Director, at 402-746-2653 or …
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Personal Connections to Cather’s Hometown Inspire Kohout’s Legacy Gift

… Legacy Gift September 6, 2024 During the Willa Cather Spring Conference, Sharon Kohout always makes time to say hello to … and visitors can experience the same engaging tours, conferences, and seminars that she has. “The Willa Cather …
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Retired Teacher Leaves Unexpected Gift to the Willa Cather Foundation

… Loren Johnson Retired Teacher Leaves Unexpected Gift to the Willa Cather Foundation April 10, 2025 Ask Loren Johnson’s former … kindness and compassion. In fact, Johnson cared so deeply about others that he rarely shared much about his own life …
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Annotations from the Archives: Teaching with Primary Sources

… visitors gain a deeper understanding of Willa Cather. Our museum's collections rotate through our historic sites, … Likewise, individual objects and records can be located using any word, date, or subject by clicking on Objects, … for your class to take part in these activities; you can contact her at rolsen@willacather.org.   Image Area 4th …
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The Willa Cather Teacher Institute

… about how the history of Red Cloud connects to larger themes in Nebraska and American history and literature? Then … by the NWCC education committee based on criteria that includes demonstrated success in the classroom, depth of …
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Short Stories

… based on teaching Willa Cather in your classroom, please contact director of education and engagement Rachel Olsen, … a tour of Willa Cather's Red Cloud for your group. Please contact us at 402-746-2653 for more information.   "A Wagner …
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An Immersive Willa Cather Experience

… Image Walking on the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie Image The Willa Cather Childhood … home to the windswept prairie that memorializes her, visitors of all ages and backgrounds are guaranteed to … prepaid package of $150 per adult and $100 per student — Lodging is booked separately. Please schedule your visit at …
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