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Jaydene Miner Drew Joins the Cather Legacy Society to Preserve Ancestral Home

… Miner grew up as the third generation in the J.L. Miner House, or the Harling House in My Ántonia . He was the grandson of the home’s … Foundation as a beneficiary in your estate plans, please contact Ashley Olson, Executive Director, at …
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A Lifetime of Giving: Yost and Leak Join Cather Legacy Society

… of supporting in a financial way the things you care about.” Considering this, it’s not surprising that when … trip to Egypt in 2015, they made sure that the Willa Cather Foundation (WCF) was included in their estate plans. As … is a testament to Cather, the town, Board members, and staff who make things happen – but from their own …
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Personal Connections to Cather’s Hometown Inspire Kohout’s Legacy Gift

… Image Kohout at Willa Cather's grave in Jaffrey, NH Image Viewing Cather's … in 1972 at 102 years old and is buried in her hometown of Red Cloud, Nebraska. Kohout grew up in Texas, but each summer she visited her mother’s family in Lincoln, Nebraska. She has …
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Retired Teacher Leaves Unexpected Gift to the Willa Cather Foundation

… Loren Johnson Retired Teacher Leaves Unexpected Gift to the Willa Cather Foundation April 10, 2025 Ask Loren Johnson’s former … kindness and compassion. In fact, Johnson cared so deeply about others that he rarely shared much about his own life …
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Annotations from the Archives: Teaching with Primary Sources

… examine primary sources Annotations from the Archives: Teaching with Primary Sources September 9, 2025 The collections and archives at the National Willa Cather Center have always, since our founding, played … and students to imagine the settings of Cather’s many works set in Red Cloud. Our archival materials, from letters …
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The Willa Cather Teacher Institute

… days immersed in the works of Willa Cather? Are you curious about how the history of Red Cloud connects to larger … can also expect comfortable B&B lodging and generous time to relax and plan for the coming year. Those who … certificate of completion and support packet which details contact hours and curriculum. Teachers Take Part In An …
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Short Stories

… based on teaching Willa Cather in your classroom, please contact director of education and engagement Rachel Olsen, … a tour of Willa Cather's Red Cloud for your group. Please contact us at 402-746-2653 for more information.   "A Wagner …
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An Immersive Willa Cather Experience

… Image Walking on the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie Image The Willa Cather Childhood … downtown Red Cloud. Image The Pavelka Farmstead is on our Country Tour and is the setting of the final section of My … make up our “Two-Day Cather Immersion” package. Some of the tours and experiences listed can also be booked individually …
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The Opus 76 Quartet

… Image Opus 76 Quartet Kansas City's String Quartet Opera House … tickets to the performance are still available . Please contact Hotel Garber directly to inquire about remaining … an ASL interpreter, or any other accommodations, please contact our Visitor Services Coordinator, Nick Powers, at …
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Cather Legacy Society

… estate plan takes into account the people, places, and causes you care about. Joining the Cather Legacy Society is an … inspire others and provide financial security to enable us to engage in long-range planning. Your planned gift will … your philanthropic needs. If you have questions, please contact your financial advisors or Ashley Olson, Executive …
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