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Remembrances of Mildred Bennett Sought

… Image Remembrances of Mildred Bennett Sought January 28, 2020 In collaboration with the … from the published and unpublished texts of Bennett’s autobiography. But my first priority in this project is to …
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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 … family and friends. What appeals about Willa Cather and her writing? Do you have any favorite works? Willa Cather’s …
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Road Scholars Visit Red Cloud

… Image Road Scholars Visit Red Cloud October 25, 2019 In early October 2019, … , had a tour of our Special Collections & Archives, and visited the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie. They also … Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud! Our town and country tours, Willa Cather Memorial Prairie visit, and unique …
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Now Booking School and Group Tours For the Fall

… tours for schools or groups who want to learn more about Willa Cather and the town that inspired so much of her writing. … , as well as take in the latest art exhibit in our gallery. Rachel Olsen, our Education Specialist, schedules …
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Student and Educator Scholarships for 2020

… for 2020 August 28, 2019 As a young college student, Willa Cather’s academic path took an unexpected turn when, … Carlyle to the Nebraska State Journal for publication. Writing still has the power to significantly alter a …
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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 … while here, his current work is inspired by Willa Cather's writings and the land which she loved. His photographs taken …
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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. … own life experiences—such as travel—come through in her own writing. What are you doing this summer at the National …
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Newly Appointed Board Members Announced

… Appointed Board Members Announced January 9, 2018 The Willa Cather Foundation, along with a global community of scholars … Cather Seminar, and will be co-editing the Cather Studies volume 13. Dr. Jaap resides in the East End neighborhood of …
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Attention Educators: 2016-17 Student Outreach Opportunities

… please contact Education Director Tracy Tucker, ttucker@willacather.org or 402-746- 2653. We hope to see you and your … The required essay can be developed from an in-class writing project and deadlines are in early 2017. …
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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 … by a number of works of art, mentioning many of them in her writing. Of these, My Ántonia’s story of Pavel and Peter, …
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