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The Willa Cather Foundation
… and groups of all backgrounds, worldviews, and identities. Learning: We continuously learn and teach. Professionalism: … for museums. Stewardship: We are good stewards of sites, collections, and charitable gifts that are entrusted to us. … programs, and preservation of historical settings and archives, we serve as a vibrant memorial to the Pulitzer …
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About
About About Willa Cather Today Willa Cather is one of the most important American novelists of the first half of the twentieth century. Seen as a regional writer for decades after her passing in 1947, critics have increasingly identified Cather as a …
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An Interview with Ashley Olson, Executive Director of the Willa Cather Foundation
… with Ashley Olson, Executive Director of the Willa Cather Foundation December 16, 2022 Ashley Olson has been part of the Willa Cather Foundation staff since 2008 and has served as the organization's … I’ve stayed here because the organization was intentional about creating leadership opportunities that aligned with my …
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What We're Grateful For: Staff Reflections
… Reflections November 22, 2022 Some of our National Willa Cather Center staff reflect upon what they're grateful for … 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 … among people who celebrate the beauty of nature and the prairie. I feel I am learning about the pioneer spirit, and …
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Leslie Levy appointed Executive Director of Willa Cather Foundation
… Leslie Levy appointed Executive Director of Willa Cather Foundation August 15, 2011 Leslie Campbell Levy appointed … ways, building on our successes arm-in-arm with the strong staff we have in place in Red Cloud,” said Jay Yost, … from all over the world each year. For more information about the Foundation, call toll-free at (866) 731-7304 or go …
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Reading Willa Cather — Building Community
Image Traveling Exhibit Banner Image Traveling Exhibit Banner Reading Willa Cather — Building Community Bring programs to your town For decades, the novels of Willa Cather have done more than tell stories. They have enriched lives and brought people …
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Nebraska Collaborative Research Grants
… guidance from Cather Project and Willa Cather Archive staff and may have opportunities to present their work in … materials. The NWCC archive in Red Cloud, located about two and a half hours from Lincoln, includes letters, … Woodress Fund, administered by the University of Nebraska Foundation. Applicants should submit the following materials …
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A Lifetime of Giving: Yost and Leak Join Cather Legacy Society
… of supporting in a financial way the things you care about.” Considering this, it’s not surprising that when … trip to Egypt in 2015, they made sure that the Willa Cather Foundation (WCF) was included in their estate plans. As … is a testament to Cather, the town, Board members, and staff who make things happen – but from their own …
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Cather Legacy Society
… takes into account the people, places, and causes you care about. Joining the Cather Legacy Society is an excellent way … further our mission. A planned gift to the Willa Cather Foundation can provide you or your estate with significant … insurance policy. No matter how you choose to give, our staff can help guide you through the process as you fulfill …
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Join Our Team
… Since its founding in 1955, the Foundation has been headquartered in Cather's hometown of rural Red Cloud, Nebraska. … members at all experience levels who share our values of Connection, Creativity, Inclusiveness, Learning, … Curation Orient guests to our bookstore, exhibit, and art gallery spaces Encourage visitors to sign our guestbook as …
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