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Annotations from the Archive: Julie Harris Estate Item Joins the Collection
… writing and connected it to her own life. “When she writes about her childhood, you can’t help but think about yours . When she writes about her brothers and … Cather Foundation and the works of Willa Cather, and we welcome any materials related to her 1987 appearance in Red …
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Celebrate Prairie Spring!
… in Red Cloud for a very special First Friday April 7! We'll welcome Spring to the prairie with tours and readings at the … Martindale, our gallery artist, will be on hand to talk about her exhibition Celebrating Sandhill Cranes! at a … of The Last Prairie in the Opera House auditorium About The Last Prairie If a prairie could speak, what would …
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Willa Cather Review Table of Contents & Index
… Gifts p. 1 Death Notice of Edith Lewis p. 2 1973--Cather Centennial Year, Cather Stamp p. 2 Increasing Interest in … conference p. 3 Excerpt from Nation 1920 book review of Youth and the Bright Medusa p. 4 …
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What We're Grateful For: Staff Reflections
… greeted by children at the grocery store or when I hear about how much fun a friend had at an opera house show, I am … It is nice to be a part of something that makes people feel welcome and comfortable. Knowing that our guests truly enjoy … the beauty of nature and the prairie. I feel I am learning about the pioneer spirit, and through Willa Cather's art, …
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Laura Bush Announces the Willa Cather Campaign for the Future
… transferred ownership of six historic properties and about 8,000 artifacts to the Willa Cather Foundation. The … and historian David McCullough noted, “The marvelous thing about going to Red Cloud, Nebraska, is you can walk right … a 1:1 match in nonfederal funds. Gifts of all sizes are welcome. To donate, send your contribution, clearly labeled …
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56th Annual Spring Conference
… of popular music, movies, and books, to her writings about actresses and opera stars, Cather regularly engaged … celebrated. “This year’s program will educate participants about aspects of Cather's life and work while also … the Willa Cather Spring Conference is that all people are welcome and can participate. The Willa Cather Foundation …
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Music on the Prairie
… May 16, 2011 When Willa Cather received the advice to write about the part of the world she knew best, she turned for … greats like George Strait and Garth Brooks. Guests are also welcome to explore the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie and learn about recent restoration efforts. The 608-acre prairie, …
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Willa Cather Foundation Awarded Operations Support from Nebraska Arts Council
… we receive from Nebraska Arts Council and we are excited to welcome performers and patrons for live programming again.” … of many Nebraska-based and regional artists. For more about upcoming programs click HERE . About the Nebraska Arts Council Nebraska Arts Council (NAC), …
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Back to School and Back to Cather
… virtual activities for students and educators. Teachers are welcome to bring their classes to Red Cloud for in-person, … well as the new collections pages on our website, to learn about Willa Cather and Red Cloud. There are even optional …
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Willa Cather Foundation Receives Governor's Arts Award
… and the arts. Almost a decade ago, the WCF dared to dream about renovating a long-forgotten historic building to … have created high-quality and professional attractions to welcome visitors and residents alike for creative and …
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