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Jack F. Preis
… traveler of the Midwest and Great Plains. "I first read My Ántonia in college while, during my summers, I was working on a farm in Illinois. When I read …
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Book a Guest Speaker for Your Group
… use the booking form to request a date. Presentation Topics My Ántonia : The Story of An American Novel Death Comes for the … Book” Willa Cather and the American Frontier: Exploring My Ántonia and Death Comes for the Archbishop Willa Cather: …
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Willa Cather, American Voice
… works while living at 5 Bank Street between 1912 and 1927. One of the most distinctive and enduring voices in … result was a series of groundbreaking novels, including O Pioneers! , My Ántonia , One of Ours , The Professor’s House , and Death Comes for the …
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Reading Willa Cather — Building Community
… together for shared experiences. Through the generous support of a private foundation, we are excited to launch a new program that … other meeting spaces, and our staff can provide additional support through guest speakers, books, and discussion …
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Welcome to the home of Willa Cather
… Welcome to the home of Willa Cather Willa Cather Willa Cather is one of the most … Shop Online The Willa Cather Childhood Home Reopens for Tours First restoration in more than a half century On Willa … event being celebrated throughout the year and across the country. Learn More …
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Home for the Holidays
… Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 | 4 - 5pm Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 | 11am - 12pm Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 | 1 - 2pm Saturday, Dec … depictions turn up in novels and short stories such as My Ántonia and "The Burglar's Christmas." She likely carried …
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All Aboard: West-Bound Trains in American Culture
… of the railway! When the railroad opened in Red Cloud in 1878, the fortunes of the town were forever changed. Our … uses the depot as a setting in many of her works, like My Ántonia , “The Sculptor’s Funeral,” Lucy Gayheart , and an …
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Group and Motorcoach Tours
… Willa Cather Center is located in the quiet rural town of Red Cloud, Nebraska—childhood home of writer Willa Cather. … lunch served in our beautiful Red Cloud Opera House Art Gallery — or a picnic on the prairie! Exclusives for Bus …
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Guided Willa Cather Tours
… of the Webster County countryside, including settings from My Ántonia, O Pioneers!, One of Ours, short stories "Neighbour … are always ready to create a customized field trip for K-12 students! Whether it is a special stop to the restored …
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A Special Challenge Grant Opportunity
… A Special Challenge Grant Opportunity 2025 Year-End Campaign The Mammel Foundation has generously offered … to inspire you to make a donation this year. To qualify for the challenge, your gift must be received by December … you help ensure that her work is ever present—and that future generations continue to learn, reflect, and be …
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