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Annotations from the Archive: The Death of G.P. Cather

… The entire novel is inspired by real lives and real events, from G.P.’s prewar life and marriage to his final …
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Reading Cather at 150: A Virtual Study Series with Benjamin Taylor

… #4:  Death Comes for the Archbishop As part of National Willa Cather Center's efforts to commemorate acclaimed novelist … book on our website. Stay tuned for more information about a special celebration of Taylor's new book on December …
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Reading Cather at 150: A Virtual Study Series with Benjamin Taylor

… #4:  Death Comes for the Archbishop As part of National Willa Cather Center's efforts to commemorate acclaimed novelist … sessions will be recorded and distributed soon after.    ABOUT BENJAMIN TAYLOR Benjamin Taylor received a 2021 Award …
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MaKenna Karr Introduces Her School to Antonette Willa Turner

… Image MaKenna Karr Introduces Her School to Antonette Willa Turner October 25, 2019 “You have a little Willa Cather right here in Bladen,” Antonette Turner told a crowd … and Education Specialist Rachel Olsen. This event came about from Karr’s summer 4-H project, the idea to share a …
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"And now I must dress to receive the Planets, dear"—Willa Cather, Edith Lewis, Jupiter & Venus

… Image "And now I must dress to receive the Planets, dear"—Willa Cather, Edith Lewis, Jupiter & Venus December 21, 2020 Willa … in the West; she not very far above the horizon, and he about mid-way between the zenith and the silvery lady …
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Mary Vaughan On Why She Joined the Cather Legacy Society

… Image Image Mary Vaughan On Why She Joined the Cather Legacy Society July 21, 2021 Those who have been … the presence of Mary Vaughan and her mother Evadne at Willa Cather Spring Conferences and International Seminars. … the Foundation, or if you would like more information about doing so, please contact :  Ashley Olson, Executive …
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Lingua Franca Finds Inspiration In the Great Plains and Willa Cather's Writing

… Lingua Franca Finds Inspiration In the Great Plains and Willa Cather's Writing March 27, 2022 As part of their … in Ulysses, Nebraska. Recently, we asked Rachelle more about her latest collection. How did you discover Willa …
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Dr. Mary Ruth Ryder Joins Cather Legacy Society

… Image Dr. Mary Ruth Ryder Joins Cather Legacy Society May 24, 2017 Reflecting back on her … compelled Dr. Mary Ruth Ryder to become a member of the Willa Cather Foundation – and ultimately to join the Cather … a choice as it might first seem: Ryder speaks convincingly about the classical foundation found in Cather’s work, …
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"Food, Drink, and Willa Cather's Writing"

… of food and drink in Cather's writing. This day of scholarly papers and discussion will be followed by two days … production: agriculture and the Great Plains ( O Pioneers , My Antonia, One of Ours , etc.) as well as agriculture in … their papers for possible publication in a special expanded edition of The Willa Cather Newsletter and Review. Please …
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Join Our Team

… and appreciation of the life, times, settings, and work of Willa Cather. Our core programs directly serve more than 90,000 people each year. We actively seek team members at all experience levels who share our values … Stewardship.  We are an equal opportunity employer that works to cultivate inclusion and belonging. To apply for a …
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