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Meet Intern William Kelly
… say my favorite book is tied between O Pioneers! and The Song of the Lark . The former because Cather gives words to feelings I … archive, art gallery, Opera House; not to mention the events held at the Opera House, or our conferences. It was …
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St. Juliana Falconieri Catholic Church
Image St. Juliana Falconieri Catholic Church It was here that Annie Pavelka, the prototype for Ántonia, baptized her baby and later married. The building, erected in 1883 and used until 1903, later became a residential home. Visitors will notice the "poor …
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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
… to mind a class at Creighton University in which reading My Ántonia helps foster understanding of the modern wave of …
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Dr. Mary Ruth Ryder Joins Cather Legacy Society
… characters were. As a high school sophomore, she chose The Song of the Lark for a class project, foreshadowing her future career as … the fellowship and sparked interest that bring Ryder to events like the Spring Conference. “It’s an impetus for …
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Seeking Volunteers & Part-time Staff
… to be dissolved into something complete and great.” – My Ántonia Over 8,000 visitors from forty states and five …
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National Willa Cather Center to Offer New Opportunities
… original illustrations by W. T. Benda that appeared in My Ántonia , Cather family quilts, and Red Cloud Opera House …
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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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