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Volunteer Profiles: Don & Teri Theobald

… November 4, 2020 Don and Teri Theobald live in one of the Willa Cather Foundation's Moon Block apartments and often … after shows at the Opera House. what interested you about renting in downtown Red Cloud? We were drawn to …
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Meet Joanna Blitch: Illustrator of Special Edition of Youth and the Bright Medusa

… our centenary publication of Youth and the Bright Medusa,  Willa Cather's 1920 collection of eight stories, and her first … Blitch's evocative images. We asked Blitch to share more about her artistic vision and process for these wonderful …
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Autumn Offerings for Educators

… them. "I want visitors to feel the impact of what they learn here, even if they can't actually be here," Rachel … to enhance your class’s experience reading Willa Cather or learning about Nebraska history."  This year, our touring … important scholarship programs each year: Several  student scholarships , with different requirements and deadlines, …
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A New Find from Recent Donations to the Archive

… been busy in the Collections & Archives at the National Willa Cather Center as several important gifts have recently … gift of a pale yellow hyacinth. We will share more with you about these exciting additions in the future. The back of …
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Educator & Student Opportunities this Spring

… in town and in the country. Students reading My Ántonia or learning about Nebraska history will benefit from visiting … we are circulating an Educator Needs Assessment survey to learn more about how we can better serve teachers and … for our Ántonia and Antonette Willa Skupa Turner scholarships is Thursday, February 28th. You can find …
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Bus Tours Welcome! A Guide for Tour Operators

… Image Image Bus Tours Welcome! A Guide for Tour Operators February 7, 2020 Visit Red Cloud—Our unique small town on the prairie and … ❧ Willa Cather once said, “I always return to Nebraska.” ❧ Visit one of Nebraska’s premier historic attractions in a …
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Remembrances of Mildred Bennett Sought

… Sought January 28, 2020 In collaboration with the National Willa Cather Center, author Will Fellows is working to bring forth … my questions in advance, so you would have time to think about things. If you would prefer to respond to my questions …
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I Love Public Schools Day Discount for Teachers

… of the 5th annual I Love Public Schools Day, the National Willa Cather Center wants to thank our teachers! Please fill out … for everything educators do, and we also want to hear about how we can further support your efforts to bring Willa …
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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 … Red Cloud. What brought you here and how did you hear about us? We are big fans of Willa Cather. Having spent our …
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Road Scholars Visit Red Cloud

… in a special program planned through the National Willa Cather Center. With a well-planned itinerary offered through the Road Scholar program—”Red Cloud: Willa Cather’s Window to the World”—participants enjoyed lectures … Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud! Our town and country tours, Willa Cather Memorial Prairie visit, and unique …
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