National Willa Cather Center News
Visit this page often for the latest Cather-related news as well as information about the Willa Cather Foundation's programs, collections, and events.
Annotations from the Archive: Our Organizational History
Annotations from the Archive: Benefit
On February 4, 1888, Willa Cather and her friends staged a musical version of “Beauty and the Beast” in the Red Cloud Opera House. The adaptation they performed was from the book Plays for Young People, by James Barmby.
Work with Us! Taking Applications for Facilities Associate
Job Title: Facilities Associate
Classification: Non-Exempt
Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Available
Reports To: Director, Collections & Curation
Meet Our New Director of Education & Engagement: Rachel Olsen
An Interview with Ashley Olson, Executive Director of the Willa Cather Foundation
Annotations from the Archive: Red Cloud's Founding
As we conclude restoration work on the Farmers and Merchants Bank building, we now undertake the work of reinterpreting the space to tell more of Red Cloud’s—and the National Willa Cather Center’s—story. The bank has always been a part of our guided town tour, but the renovated spaces will soon allow our guests to explore topics related to Lyra and Silas Garber, their lives and legacy in Red Cloud, and the broader history of the community.
Museum Collections Associate Wanted!
Job Title: Museum Collections Associate
Reports To: Director, Collections & Curation
Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt
