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Annotations from the Archive: Webster County Collections

… of materials pulled from the collections of the National Willa Cather Center and the Webster County Historical … materials that were central to our understanding of early Red Cloud and Willa Cather’s adolescence here, as well as … people and places we can only guess about. For those who visit in person, the NWCC has provided a book to record any …
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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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"A Walk in Her Footsteps" Weekend Tour Package

… beautiful cities in Europe where I used to love to go.”  – Willa Cather, 1945 Spend three inspiring days exploring Willa … newly launched "A Walk In Her Footsteps" weekend tour! The National Willa Cather Center proudly offers a wide range of …
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Meet Our New Director of Education & Engagement: Rachel Olsen

… for meeting visitors and students who come to Red Cloud to learn about Cather. What are the highlights of your job … programs and resources because it gave me a chance to learn new things. I learned some basic video production … to engaging activities, unparalleled access to our collections, and lively social time. What are your favorite …
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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 … her PhD in 2008. Her writing has appeared in The Mochilla Review, The Sequel, Heritage of the Great Plains, and Eureka …
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Celebrate National Pollinator Week on the Prairie

… National Pollinator Week on the Prairie June 15, 2022 Visit the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie  "We come and go, but the land … a great place to bring a picnic !] Willa Cather returned to Red Cloud frequently to visit family and friends and to “get …
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"A Lost Lady" Published in Brazil in Portuguese

… novel. We recently interviewed Tamboni on his interest in Willa Cather’s writing, his choice of A Lost Lady for their … If we consider the British independent scene, we are inspired by houses like Charco Press, Dostoyevsky Wannabe and … Country” here in Red Cloud?) any time soon? I’d love to visit Cather Country, and I hope it doesn’t take too long to …
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