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Annotations from the Archive: Thornton Oakley

… to our collection separately, though both originated with Willa Cather’s niece, Helen Cather Southwick. Both had come to us … a book of essays, surely.” Sergeant was, by this time, also writing for New Republic , and the sketches she was creating …
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Visions Seen in the Air: An Invitational Exhibit

… in Red Cloud will be a celebration of 150 years of Willa Cather’s life and work. As part of that celebration, we will … and Brilliant: Cather at 150,” will focus on Cather’s writing and enduring legacy as one of the most important …
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Tracy Sanford Tucker

… Image Tracy Sanford Tucker Director of Collections & Curation Tracy Sanford Tucker joined the staff of the National Willa …
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"A Walk in Her Footsteps" Weekend Tour Package

… beautiful cities in Europe where I used to love to go.”  – Willa Cather, 1945 Spend three inspiring days exploring Willa … world that inspired the Pulitzer Prize winner’s influential writings. ❧ Enjoy a tour conducted by our friendly and …
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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 … visitors and students who come to Red Cloud to learn about Cather. What are the highlights of your job evolution … 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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Our New Archives Intern: Chris Wolak

… digitizing, researching Anna Pavelka, and fact-checking and writing citations for our tour narratives. Currently, Chris … 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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Meet Our “New” Director of Collections and Curation: Tracy Sanford Tucker

… and plants. I think Cather liked to keep things—her fan mail is a great example—but living in small New York spaces, …
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Career Opportunity for a Development Associate

… reports Aid with execution and operation of an existing planned giving program Support the work of the development committee …
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Country Rock Band, Whiskey Bent, to Perform in Red Cloud

… a rock attitude to every song we play.” Whiskey Bent began writing and performing their own songs in 2012, beginning … call the Red Cloud Opera House at 402-746-2641 or visit www.WillaCather.org . This show is sponsored by Heritage Bank. …
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