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Remembrances of Mildred Bennett Sought
… Image Remembrances of Mildred Bennett Sought January 28, 2020 In collaboration … that preserves and interprets that world for those of us living today, Fellows considers Mildred Bennett to be a … my questions in advance, so you would have time to think about things. If you would prefer to respond to my questions …
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Annotations From the Archives: Ask-An-Archivist
… Annotations From the Archives: Ask-An-Archivist October 16 is Ask-An-Archivist Day! October 16, 2025 October is American Archives Month, a time when archivists across the country … educating patrons and the general public about the value of archives. It’s easy to connect the archives to local history …
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Finding Aids
… related to the life and works of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather. Our museum and archival collections, … created by Tracy Tucker 2013. Updated by Christina Wolak 2022. Copyright: Willa Cather Foundation Extent: Leather … Cather Jackson, J. Hampden A Short History of the World Series 1918 1939 n/a Jameson, Storm Three Kingdoms 1926 n/a …
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Making a Place: A Long History of Red Cloud
… efforts led by the National Willa Cather Center's founder, Mildred Bennett. More About the Project One of Red Cloud’s most arresting … Lyra and Silas Garber during her childhood in Red Cloud and used them as prototypes for Captain and Mrs. Forrester in A …
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NEA Big Read: My Ántonia
… Image Image NEA Big Read: My Ántonia Programs Offered to Communities and Organizations September 4, 2024 Willa Cather’s My Ántonia was among the fifty titles …
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Annotations from the Archives: October is American Archives Month
… Image American Archives Month is celebrated each October Annotations from the Archives: October is American Archives Month September 30, 2024 October is American …
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Guided Three Building Downtown Tour
… Children: (5 & under) – Free Willa Cather Childhood Home 245 N Cedar Street At the newly restored Willa Cather … journey from Virginia; the domestic spaces in The Song of the Lark , "Old Mrs. Harris," and 'The Best Years" that were …
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Historic Sites
… attic bedroom is described in detail in her 1915 novel The Song of the Lark. The home was acquired by the Willa Cather Foundation … brother, Douglass. Grace Episcopal was built in 1884 and was originally a wooden structure and was moved to …
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Volunteer
… Image The Willa Cather Foundation was started in 1955 by Mildred R. Bennett and a small group of dedicated volunteers … of the ways you can become involved: Red Cloud Opera House Volunteers Do you enjoy arts programming? Join our … for all new volunteers. To become a volunteer or learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Willa Cather …
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Our Campaign for the Future
… Image Mrs. Laura Bush, Honorary National Chair Our Campaign for the Future … stay longer to enjoy the museum and all that Cather loved about Webster County. Fundraising has reached 87% of the … efforts led by the National Willa Cather Center's founder, Mildred Bennett. Design, fabrication, and installation of …
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