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Serena's Album

… Serena's Album Rediscovering Serena’s Album In February 1887, Serena White of Nuckolls County, Nebraska, received a … notable public figure — a Civil War General in the Union Army, United States Congressman from Ohio, and Speaker of the … drew upon Mary for Julia, the musical Harling sister, in My Ántonia , and Mary played the Beast in the production of …
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Finding Aids

… Finding Aids The National Willa Cather Center houses one of the nation’s largest … dates ranging from 1871-1963, focused around Willa Cather’s location and/or writing and career, plus microfilm of Willa … clippings   WCPM trivet      WCPM plate     Willa Cather Childhood Home Plate (1977)     WCPM metal flower keychain   …
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The Potter-Wright Building's New Life as Hotel Garber

… Image Image Rendering of Hotel Garber The Potter-Wright Building's New Life as Hotel Garber … Image What's in a Name? The hotel’s name is a nod to Silas and Lyra Garber, who were models for Mrs. and Captain Forrester …
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A New Find from Recent Donations to the Archive

… at the National Willa Cather Center as several important gifts have recently joined our collections. As we look … from Willa Cather to her aunt Sarah Andrews, noting her gift of a pale yellow hyacinth. We will share more with you … exciting additions in the future. The back of the calling card reads: "Dear Auntie: Here is a splendid kind of pale …
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Rarely Seen Willa Cather Postcard on Exhibit

… Image Rarely Seen Willa Cather Postcard on Exhibit September 25, 2019 In the recent transfer of … Memorial collection, we were happy to run across this postcard of Willa Cather to Charles Moore. Written during her … wore (now a part of the American Bittersweet exhibit) was a gift from Charley Moore, according to Elsie Cather’s …
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Willa Cather State Historic Site Featured in 2012 Nebraska Passport

… Image Willa Cather State Historic Site Featured in 2012 Nebraska Passport May 9, 2012 The Willa Cather State Historic Site/Red Cloud Opera House is one of 80 attractions included in the … of the culture tour. Travelers have until September 30, to visit attractions and redeem their stamps for prizes. For …
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