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Member Spotlight: Meet Frank Markley

… Image Member Spotlight: Meet Frank Markley April 6, 2020 An avid … a frequent visitor to Red Cloud, Frank Markley has been a member of the Willa Cather Foundation for a staggering … Bennett. It was this visit that motivated Markley to become a member. Afterward, he made regular visits to Red …
Posted: 04/30/2020
Last Updated: 05/07/2020

Member Profile: Meet Jerry and Susan Anderson

… Susan has retired from a career in education law. Both avid Willa Cather enthusiasts, the Andersons have traveled to various … Red Cloud. What brought you here and how did you hear about us? We are big fans of Willa Cather. Having spent our …
Posted: 12/05/2019
Last Updated: 12/30/2019

Staff

… and Operations Email Cheri Beda Development Manager Email Nick Powers Visitor Services Coordinator Email Abbi Detlefsen …
Posted: 01/06/2023
Last Updated: 07/14/2026

Welcome to the home of Willa Cather

… organization created in 1955 that owns and operates the National Willa Cather Center and the nation's largest … Visit Plan Your Visit Cather's Writings Cather's Writings Students & Teachers Students & Teachers Upcoming Events … for both seasoned Cather readers and those who have yet to discover the complexity and beauty of her writing. Begin by …
Posted: 12/07/2022
Last Updated: 07/01/2026

Join Our Team

… out one major development event annually Lead donor and sponsor stewardship and recognition efforts at the annual Willa Cather Spring Conference This job description may evolve over time. Duties …
Posted: 09/07/2023
Last Updated: 06/18/2026

National Willa Cather Center Hours & Directions

… rental car companies. Take TI-70 East to K 181 North, which becomes US 281 North until reaching Red Cloud.  Manhattan … West, then turn right and go north on K 181; this highway becomes US 281 North and will bring you to Red Cloud.  … Prize-winning author. Sign Up For Our e-Newsletter Become a Member Become a Donor Become a Volunteer …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 05/29/2026

Membership

… Membership Members Make It Happen Willa Cather Foundation members enjoy many benefits including, a … discounts on registrations and tickets to select events, lodging at the  Cather Second Home,  as well as invitations … Additionally, if you'll kindly let us know about your visit to the National Willa Cather Center in advance, we'll …
Posted: 01/17/2023
Last Updated: 04/27/2026

Serena's Album

… entitled Mental Portraits , probably as a 16th birthday gift. These books, also known as autograph albums or … stores rather than bookstores, and widely given as gifts to women and girls. Serena’s album has long been an … 19th century. Right Rolla reveals more of his interest in card-playing. “Never looking at the card in the bottom of …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 04/01/2026

Support

… Support Support the NWCC Located in Cather’s childhood hometown of Red Cloud, Nebraska, the … that was fully restored and given new life as the National Willa Cather Center. Become a Member Shop the Bookstore … stay longer to enjoy the museum and all that Cather loved about Webster County.   Contribute to this Campaign The …
Posted: 12/13/2022
Last Updated: 03/31/2026

Cather Legacy Society

… to the Foundation Why a Bequest?  This simple method of remembering the Willa Cather Foundation assures that some … appropriate to their tax situation. Cather Legacy Society Member Stories Loren Johnson Cather Devotion Inspires Legacy … as a young scholar that compelled Dr. Mary Ruth Ryder to become a member of the Willa Cather Foundation – and …
Posted: 01/17/2023
Last Updated: 08/19/2025

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