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Student and Educator Scholarships for 2020
… for 2020 August 28, 2019 As a young college student, Willa Cather’s academic path took an unexpected turn when, … Willa Cather Spring Conference that takes place June 4-6 in Red Cloud. If you would like more information about our scholarship opportunities, please visit the " Scholarships " page on our website. You can also …
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2019 Artist-in-Residence, Richard Dickson, On What Inspires His Rural Photography
… photographer, has been in residence with the National Willa Cather Center since early July to photograph the landscapes and buildings in and around Red Cloud and Webster County. Using Victorian-era and … brought you to Red Cloud this summer? A few years ago I visited New Mexico, attracted by the sights and the setting …
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An Opportunity to Help Conserve our Collection
… Conservation Center in Omaha, we have identified a number of collections pieces that are in need of expert attention. … the many beautiful paintings and sketches made by Cather’s childhood friends, the Miner family, including “Moonlight Scene,” …
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Your Input is Requested for the 2018 Opera House Season
… Image Your Input is Requested for the 2018 Opera House Season March 29, 2017 Your survey could win you two … sorting through ideas, we now request your input to help us make our selections for 2018. If you choose to leave your contact information, you will be entered into a drawing for …
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The IRA Charitable Rollover: Give More For Less!
… 20, 2016 This year, instead of paying more in taxes, use your IRA for a noble purpose. Americans over age seventy … in the preservation and promotion of Willa Cather’s legacy. Contact us or your IRA administrator to see how you can roll over into tax savings. For further information please contact Executive Director Ashley Olson at 402-746-2653, or …
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Jane Renner Hood Joins Cather Legacy Society
… foster understanding of the modern wave of immigration. Because Cather speaks to the universal human experience, her … in becoming a member of the Cather Legacy Society, please contact Executive Director Ashley Olson, at 402-746-2653 or …
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Dr. Mary Ruth Ryder Joins Cather Legacy Society
… Ryder to events like the Spring Conference. “It’s an impetus for research and scholarship, especially for budding … Ryder decided to include the WCF in her estate planning because she wanted her legacy to include an organization that … a lasting gift to the Willa Cather Foundation please contact Ashley Olson, Executive Director, at …
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Seeking Volunteers & Part-time Staff
… travel through Red Cloud annually to visit the Opera House and tour the Cather historic sites. With the addition of the museum and archive at the National Willa Cather Center, we … to meet people from across the country and around the globe Contact us at 402-746-2641 for further details or to apply! …
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National Willa Cather Center to Offer New Opportunities
… National Willa Cather Center to Offer New Opportunities August 12, 2016 As redevelopment of the Moon Block progresses … her work. Our rich and varied collection of archive and museum pieces is being inventoried, re-boxed for optimal … ways.” To support this celebrated endeavor, please contact Ashley Olson, Executive Director, at 866-731-7304 or …
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Attention Educators: 2016-17 Student Outreach Opportunities
… Educators: 2016-17 Student Outreach Opportunities August 12, 2016 Another school year is ready to begin and we’d … programs or bringing your students to Red Cloud, please contact Education Director Tracy Tucker, … specifically to your class readings and discussions. Contact Education Director Tracy Tucker to schedule a tour, …
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