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Meet Our New Director of Education & Engagement: Rachel Olsen

… Olsen January 15, 2023 Rachel Olsen has been part of the Willa Cather Foundation staff since 2017, when she was hired … her husband and daughter. You have been in Red Cloud since 2015 and employed by the Willa Cather Foundation since 2017. … an Opera House show or to look at contemporary art in our gallery or visit the prairie, I hope they understand that …
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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. … and his family for their astonishing generosity,” she said. About Hotel Garber Hotel Garber will be a 27-room boutique … enjoy the museum, the historic sites, the town, the Cather Prairie, and other scenic places Cather loved. In the first …
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Our New Archives Intern: Chris Wolak

… Cougars , since 2016. We recently asked her to share more about her project and interests.  My current project at the archive has two parts. First, to transcribe Cather’s address book and a ledger in which she kept track … larger organization. I immediately thought of the National Willa Cather Center. I have been curious about what Tracy’s …
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What We're Grateful For: Staff Reflections

… Reflections November 22, 2022 Some of our National Willa Cather Center staff reflect upon what they're grateful for … greeted by children at the grocery store or when I hear about how much fun a friend had at an opera house show, I am … among people who celebrate the beauty of nature and the prairie. I feel I am learning about the pioneer spirit, and …
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Joseph Kyle’s Last Visit Leads to Unexpected Bequest

… the Kyles ventured to Red Cloud to see the National Willa Cather Center, participate in a guided tour, and explore the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie. Alex shared that his father was impressed by the … to celebrating literature and its way of educating people about early life on the Great Plains.” With his bequest, Dr. …
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Meet Our “New” Director of Collections and Curation: Tracy Sanford Tucker

… 30, 2022 Although Tracy Tucker has been with the Willa Cather Foundation for a decade as Director of Education, she … & Curation as part of an internal restructuring. Learn more about Tracy and her new role—and what this means for the … diverse interests, talents, and work backgrounds, such as prairie botany and gardening skills, photography and graphic …
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Career Opportunity for a Development Associate

… to cultivate and steward a growing number of donors. About the WCF: The Willa Cather Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization …
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Inaugural Read Across Red Cloud to be held March 2

… annual Read Across America day every year on March 2, Dr. Seuss’ birthday. This year, the Willa Cather Foundation, Red Cloud Community Schools, Auld Public … tradition of rich reading experiences. For more information about scheduled activities for Read Across Red Cloud, please …
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56th Annual Spring Conference

… Annual Spring Conference March 10, 2011 The 56th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference Coming April 29-30 Red Cloud, … of popular music, movies, and books, to her writings about actresses and opera stars, Cather regularly engaged …
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Social Networking 1890

… Houses in their Heyday,” will be featured during the 2011 Willa Cather Spring Conference themed “Willa Cather and Her … through May 3rd, and also August 15th—September 10th. A gallery talk and reception will be on Friday afternoon, …
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