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Visit this page often for the latest Cather-related news as well as information about the Willa Cather Foundation's programs, collections, and events.
An Interview with Ashley Olson, Executive Director of the Willa Cather Foundation
December 16, 2022
Nearly a decade as the Willa Cather Foundation's executive director, Ashley Olson reflects on her time here and future plans.
Museum Collections Associate Wanted!
December 5, 2022
Job Title: Museum Collections Associate
Reports To: Director, Collections & Curation
Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt
What We're Grateful For: Staff Reflections
November 22, 2022
Our National Willa Cather Center staff reflect upon what they're grateful for this year.
Our New Archives Intern: Chris Wolak
October 30, 2022
Archives intern Chris Wolak is working remotely to transcribe, describe, and write finding aids for the Southwick Paper Collection.
Annotations From the Archive: Soldiers' Letters
October 30, 2022
Our letters collection contain a number of letters from soldiers and their families, reflecting on Cather's novel One of Ours.
Meet Our “New” Director of Collections and Curation: Tracy Sanford Tucker
October 30, 2022
Learn more about Tracy Tucker's new directorship and what the means for the Willa Cather Foundation Collections & Archives!
Potter Block Ceremonial Groundbreaking
October 13, 2022
There was standing-room only at the Hotel Garber ceremonial groundbreaking in Red Cloud on October 7!
Program Associate Wanted
September 28, 2022
Interested in contributing to all aspects of program and event planning, art exhibits, and engaging with the public, at a team-based cultural nonprofit?
Joseph Kyle’s Last Visit Leads to Unexpected Bequest
September 27, 2022
Unexpected bequests to the organization always make our day!
Annotations from the Archive: 1937 Coronation Program Emerges
September 27, 2022
The 1937 Coronation Programme of King George VI emerges from our archives with a fascinating link to local Nebraska history.