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Abbie Loomis looks to protect Cather sites that offer profound understanding of the immigrant experience

… when she discovered Willa Cather. Her mother was a voracious reader, and My Ántonia was among the Cather books on her … of books,” Loomis said. “When you’re in high school you just read a book and think, oh that’s a good book, I love it; … Foundation as a beneficiary in your estate plans, please contact Ashley Olson, Executive Director, at …
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Jaydene Miner Drew Joins the Cather Legacy Society to Preserve Ancestral Home

… as a beneficiary in your estate plans, please contact Ashley Olson, Executive Director, at aolson@willacather.org . …
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A Lifetime of Giving: Yost and Leak Join Cather Legacy Society

… Image A Lifetime of Giving: Yost and Leak Join Cather Legacy Society July 13, 2016 “ I feel blessed that … to a trip to Egypt in 2015, they made sure that the Willa Cather Foundation (WCF) was included in their estate plans. … that springs to mind for them is a performance of the opera,  The Bohemian Girl , that was staged to help …
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Personal Connections to Cather’s Hometown Inspire Kohout’s Legacy Gift

… Kohout ensures the Foundation’s work can continue long past her lifetime, and visitors can experience the same engaging tours, conferences, and seminars that she has. “The Willa Cather …
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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 … and compassion. In fact, Johnson cared so deeply about others that he rarely shared much about his own life and …
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Annotations from the Archives: Teaching with Primary Sources

… visitors gain a deeper understanding of Willa Cather. Our museum's collections rotate through our historic sites, … Likewise, individual objects and records can be located using any word, date, or subject by clicking on Objects, … for your class to take part in these activities; you can contact her at rolsen@willacather.org.   Image Area 4th …
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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

… after a 16-month restoraton. Image The Red Cloud Opera House and National Willa Cather Center in downtown Red Cloud. … Cloud than to any of the beautiful cities in Europe where I used to love to go." —Willa Cather, 1945 Book a Two-Day … tour page. For questions about this tour package, please contact Nick Powers, at npowers@willacather.org. Cather …
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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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