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Meet Joanna Blitch: Illustrator of Special Edition of Youth and the Bright Medusa
… our centenary publication of Youth and the Bright Medusa, Willa Cather's 1920 collection of eight stories, and her first … Blitch's evocative images. We asked Blitch to share more about her artistic vision and process for these wonderful …
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Member Profile: Meet Jerry and Susan Anderson
… Susan has retired from a career in education law. Both avid Willa Cather enthusiasts, the Andersons have traveled to various … Red Cloud. What brought you here and how did you hear about us? We are big fans of Willa Cather. Having spent our …
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Student and Educator Scholarships for 2020
… Image Student and Educator Scholarships for 2020 August 28, 2019 As a young college … of one scholarship, who will study agriculture or secondary education. Each scholarship requires an essay, and all of … " page on our website. You can also contact our Education Specialist Rachel Olsen at rolsen@willacather.org …
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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 … - September 30, 2019). We recently asked him some questions about his photography and his summer residency. Tell us a …
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Meet Intern William Kelly
… at the Burlington Depot, beginning to read through Willa Cather’s work, and exploring the prairie and rural environs. … me to reach out to the Willa Cather Foundation and inquire about an internship. I’m fortunate enough to immerse myself …
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Free Events happening at the 62nd Annual Spring Conference
… Image Free Events happening at the 62nd Annual Spring Conference May … Glass will speak at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, in the Red Cloud Opera House auditorium. Musician Dave Seay will perform “Train …
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Ecotourism on the Great Plains: Red Cloud Workshop
… the Sandhills, or some other beautiful place, you are welcome! For those who have experienced it, the Great … of a project funded by the Rural Futures Institute. More about the project here: http://visittheprairie.com …
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2016 Scholarship Recipients
… Recipients June 29, 2016 A springtime tradition, the Willa Cather Foundation is pleased to announce the 2016 recipients … part of our educational mission. For more information about the scholarship programs or to support the scholarship …
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We have an Amazon Wish List!
Image We have an Amazon Wish List! December 7, 2015 Ask anyone who works at the Willa Cather Foundation (WCF) what his/her favorite part of the work is, and s/he will say that it’s the relationships we get to build with people throughout the year. Whether …
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2015 Spring Conference & Seminar a Great Success
… Success July 24, 2015 2015 was a very special year for the Willa Cather Foundation’s annual Spring Conference. As we … was given in Lincoln. Nebraska native Terese Svoboda spoke about how her Nebraska roots have shaped her own work, …
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