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Annotations from the Archive—The Right Reverend George Allen Beecher Letters

… who served as Bishop of Western Nebraska from 1910-1943, shared a long friendship with Willa Cather, and with the whole Cather family. He confirmed … of comfort and connection, long after Willa Cather’s last visit to Red Cloud. Just weeks before her own death, Cather …
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Annotations from the Archive: Business Papers

… Papers July 20, 2021 When the prohibition on publication of Willa Cather’s letters expired, a wealth of new Willa Cather biographical material … research into Cather’s business affairs, make plans to visit! The archives at the National Willa Cather Center are …
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Annotations from the Archive: Emil Frei Windows Are Beautiful Inside—And Out!

… examine the windows at Grace Episcopal Church. During his visits, he evaluated their condition, performed some minor … the windows often and their history as memorials to the Willa Cather’s family and friends in the church. We know the … suggests that these specifications were important to the Cathers. In letters to Douglass Cather, Sherwood explains …
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Annotations from the Archive: Webster County Collections

… Image Image Annotations from the Archive: Webster County Collections February 25, 2022 The installation of the … is a smaller local exhibition of materials pulled from the collections of the National Willa Cather Center and the … hundred years. Included in the exhibit are thirty-seven artifacts and 118 historic photos that are visually …
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"A Walk in Her Footsteps" Weekend Tour Package

… “I am not exaggerating . . . I would rather go home to Red Cloud than to any of the beautiful cities in Europe where I used to love to go.”  – Willa Cather, 1945 Spend three inspiring days exploring … home to the windswept prairie that memorializes her, visitors of all ages and backgrounds are guaranteed to …
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Meet Our New Director of Education & Engagement: Rachel Olsen

… becoming our first education coordinator in 2019. In the fall of 2022, she was promoted to director of education and … of my job is our Teacher Institute program that takes place each summer. We launched this last year, and it was so … an Opera House show or to look at contemporary art in our gallery or visit the prairie, I hope they understand that …
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William Norris Buffett Gifts Millions for Creation of Hotel Garber

… 29, 2022 Literature enthusiasts from across the country who visit the National Willa Cather Center will soon have access to enhanced … amenities. Guests can look forward to overnight stays in Red Cloud at a charming boutique hotel, thanks in large part …
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56th Annual Spring Conference

… Annual Spring Conference March 10, 2011 The 56th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference Coming April 29-30 Red Cloud, Nebraska, March 1, 2011 — The 2011 Willa Cather … may be purchased separately. For more information, visit www.WillaCather.org or phone toll-free 1-866-731-7304. …
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Social Networking 1890

… Networking 1890: Nebraska Opera Houses in their Heyday” Red Cloud, Nebraska, April 19, 2011 — The exhibit, “Social … Houses in their Heyday,” will be featured during the 2011 Willa Cather Spring Conference themed “Willa Cather and Her … exhibit or the 56th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference, visit www.WillaCather.org or phone toll-free 1-866-731-7304. …
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Music on the Prairie

… Image Music on the Prairie May 16, 2011 When Willa Cather received the advice to write about the part of the … insight about nonfiction writing while visiting the prairie town that inspired Nebraska’s Pulitzer Prize-winning author, … from the land and its rare forbs and grasses. Guided tours of Cather’s childhood home and other sites relating to …
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