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Annotations from the Archive: Thanksgiving Traditions
… —from the essay, "Nebraska: The End of the First Cycle," by Willa Cather [ The Nation , September 5, 1923] Thanksgiving, as … retiring in 1877 when she was almost ninety. In addition to writing “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” Hale is perhaps best known …
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Visions Seen in the Air: An Invitational Exhibit
… Image Image Image Image Image Art Gallery Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 12am - Saturday, Jul 15, … of 150 years of Willa Cather’s life and work. As part of that celebration, we will recognize the 100th …
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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 … newly launched "A Walk In Her Footsteps" weekend tour! The National Willa Cather Center proudly offers a wide range of …
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Meet Our New Director of Education & Engagement: Rachel Olsen
… Image Meet Our New Director of Education & Engagement: Rachel Olsen January 15, 2023 Rachel Olsen has been part of the Willa Cather Foundation …
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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
… Staff Reflections November 22, 2022 Some of our National Willa Cather Center staff reflect upon what they're grateful for … have a role that combines my love of Willa Cather and her writing, and a lifelong interest and career in historic …
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Meet Our “New” Director of Collections and Curation: Tracy Sanford Tucker
… October 30, 2022 Although Tracy Tucker has been with the Willa Cather Foundation for a decade as Director of Education, she … and you have worked as a professional chef, as well as writing for scholarly journals. What led you to your …
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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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Music on the Prairie
… Image Music on the Prairie May 16, 2011 When Willa Cather received the advice to write about the part of the … with the rare opportunity to gain insight about nonfiction writing while visiting the prairie town that inspired …
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