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Our New Archives Intern: Chris Wolak

… Cougars , since 2016. We recently asked her to share more about her project and interests.  My current 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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Jarrod McCartney

… is the result of a collaboration between the National Willa Cather Center, the Red Cloud Community Foundation Fund, the … soccer and basketball as well as making “best of” lists about music, movies, and television. …
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What We're Grateful For: Staff Reflections

… Reflections November 22, 2022 Some of our National Willa Cather Center staff reflect upon what they're grateful for … our natural spaces, a commitment to education and lifelong learning, and appreciation for the arts. I am grateful for … among people who celebrate the beauty of nature and the prairie. I feel I am learning about the pioneer spirit, and …
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Joseph Kyle’s Last Visit Leads to Unexpected Bequest

… believed motivated his father to remember the Willa Cather Foundation in his estate plan, Alex Kyle said, “My dad was really impressed with the Foundation’s dedication to celebrating literature and its … comprised of individuals who have arranged to extend their support of the Willa Cather Foundation beyond their …
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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 … & Curation as part of an internal restructuring. Learn more about Tracy and her new role—and what this means for the …
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Career Opportunity for a Development Associate

… to cultivate and steward a growing number of donors. About the WCF: The Willa Cather Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization …
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Photography by Jorn Olsen on Exhibit at the Red Cloud Opera House

… cowboys moving cattle, and tourist destinations such as the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie and the Starke Round Barn. Jorn … 34-inch fold-out panoramic scenes. For more information about the exhibition or the public reception, please call …
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Remembering Our Fallen

… for a complete traveling schedule. The author Willa Cather, who gave her commencement speech from the Red Cloud … met him just on the edge of town, and we stopped to chat about the war news. I believe he always wanted to be a …
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Ann Landers comes to the Red Cloud Stage

… folksy, funny, straightforward and validating show is all about the no-nonsense Sioux City, IA native whose daily … call the Red Cloud Opera House at 402-746-2641 or visit www.WillaCather.org. This show is sponsored by Marion Arneson. …
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Inaugural Read Across Red Cloud to be held March 2

… every year on March 2, Dr. Seuss’ birthday. This year, the Willa Cather Foundation, Red Cloud Community Schools, Auld Public … tradition of rich reading experiences. For more information about scheduled activities for Read Across Red Cloud, please …
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