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Artist Reception for Shane Booth and Book Talk with Alan Wilkinson
… States Join us five miles south of Red Cloud at the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie beginning at 9:30 AM as photographer, Shane Booth, … free events are: 9:30 AM – Prairie photo walk at the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie with Shane Booth 4:00 – 6:00 PM – …
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My Ántonia by Illusion Theater
… Red Cloud , NE 68970 United States My Ántonia , Willa Cather’s seminal novel of immigration on the prairie, comes to life on the RCOH stage in an award-winning … of people and life. Theater-goers will experience firsthand Cather’s tale of the people and land of the Great Plains. …
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Annotations from the Archive: On Writing Themes
… out until the sun dips, finally, below the western-most prairie hills and the blue hour deepens to black. During … and returned to school. In just such a moment, Willa Cather’s earliest known letter was written at the end of … can have value if only you continue to reflect, improve, learn, discover, and grow. How did you spend your summer …
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Annotations from the Archive: Herbaria of Webster County
… belonged and invent names of our own for them." When Willa Cather described her prairie childhood in "The Education You Have to Fight For," … collection was the personal botany book of Frances Smith Cather, Willa Cather's "Aunt Franc," and shows heavy use. …
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Annotations from the Archive: Thanksgiving Traditions
… Our Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial Collection, part of our Archives and Collections at the National Willa Cather … was unique. I have put your article in my scrap book.” Our archives are home to that article, printed in The Commercial … for this article was supplied by her at that time.” NOTE on ARCHIVES and IMAGE : This whimsical postcard was sent by …
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Celebrating Sandhill Cranes: An Exhibition by Jude Martindale
… 7! We'll welcome Spring to the prairie with tours at the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie in the afternoon, Jude's … filmmaker John O'Keefe. Click here for more details! Biography Jude Martindale grew up in rural Nebraska and … Nebraska, and the Red Cloud Opera House at the National Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud, Nebraska. While her …
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"A Walk in Her Footsteps" Weekend Tour Package
… Cloud than to any of the beautiful cities in Europe where I used to love to go.” – Willa Cather, 1945 Spend three … are the people), the thing I miss most is the opera house.” Finish your day the Cather way by taking in a … questions? Ready to schedule your exclusive visit? Please contact : Nick Powers at the National Willa Cather Center …
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Meet Our New Director of Education & Engagement: Rachel Olsen
… January 15, 2023 Rachel Olsen has been part of the Willa Cather Foundation staff since 2017, when she was hired as a … for meeting visitors and students who come to Red Cloud to learn about Cather. What are the highlights of your job … or to look at contemporary art in our gallery or visit the prairie, I hope they understand that our organization is …
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William Norris Buffett Gifts Millions for Creation of Hotel Garber
… from across the country who visit the National Willa Cather Center will soon have access to enhanced amenities. … Inavale Foundation gifted $2.6 million to the Willa Cather Foundation last year. A large portion of the gift is … enjoy the museum, the historic sites, the town, the Cather Prairie, and other scenic places Cather loved. In the first …
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Anna McCracken Educator Scholarship
… Scholarship To advance our educational mission, the Willa Cather Foundation created the Educator Scholarship in 2015. … Fund, this program allows educators to experience the Cather historic sites, the cultural opportunities, the … Foundation will also arrange complementary guided town and prairie tours for recipients. To apply for the Educator …
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