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Suicide Grave

… The former location of the Mr. Shimerda's suicide grave in My Antonia  was described by Willa Cather as a little island of … and in all that country it was the spot most dear to me.” — My Antonia Country Tour United States …
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Cather Symposium: Ireland

… Cather family, and taking place during the centennial of My Ántonia , the symposium will explore themes deeply …
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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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Pavelka Farm Served as 4th Tourism Serves Site

… provided part of the setting for Cather's beloved novel, My Ántonia . Over forty volunteers that assisted with the … prepare to celebrate the 100th publication anniversary of My Ántonia in 2018.” …
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Pavelka Farmstead Selected As Tourism Serves Site

… provided part of the setting for Cather's beloved novel, My Ántonia . Those assisting with the cleanup will do a … prepare to celebrate the 100th publication anniversary of My Ántonia in 2018.” Full schedule for the project on …
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2016 Scholarship Recipients

… Walter Scholarship fund was established through a generous bequest from Norma Ross Walter, a lifelong fan of … and inspiration for Ántonia Shimerda Cuzak, the eponymous character in Cather’s novel. The scholarship winners and … programs or to support the scholarship fund, please contact Tracy Tucker, Education Director, at 402-746-2653 or …
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New Items Join our Collection

… collection are four of the original Benda illustrations to My Ántonia . These illustrations join two additional Benda …
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