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Newly Conserved Artwork Returns
… our holdings. One of these was an original W.T. Benda illustration for Willa Cather’s novel My Ántonia , lovingly … damage to the paper surface itself before mounting the illustration and inscription in a new mat for storage and … and friends, or her writing that you wish to donate, please contact Tracy Tucker, Education Director & Archivist, at …
Posted: 10/19/2020
Last Updated: 10/24/2020
Autumn Offerings for Educators
… them. "I want visitors to feel the impact of what they learn here, even if they can't actually be here," Rachel … to enhance your class’s experience reading Willa Cather or learning about Nebraska history." This year, our touring … important scholarship programs each year: Several student scholarships , with different requirements and deadlines, …
Posted: 08/17/2020
Last Updated: 08/25/2020
A New Find from Recent Donations to the Archive
… Donations to the Archive February 26, 2020 We've been busy in the Collections & Archives at the National Willa … With love to you, Willie." IMAGES: OBJ-50-211 Our continuous thanks to the Southwick family for their support of our … items of interest that you might consider donating, please contact Tracy Tucker, Education Director and Archivist: …
Posted: 02/26/2020
Last Updated: 02/27/2020
Educator & Student Opportunities this Spring
… in town and in the country. Students reading My Ántonia or learning about Nebraska history will benefit from visiting … we are circulating an Educator Needs Assessment survey to learn more about how we can better serve teachers and … for our Ántonia and Antonette Willa Skupa Turner scholarships is Thursday, February 28th. You can find …
Posted: 02/18/2020
Last Updated: 02/25/2020
Unknown Cather Manuscript Discovered
… Image Unknown Cather Manuscript Discovered January 28, 2020 Our dedicated Cather … that, in the short story “Uncle Valentine,” the eponymous character tries out a new song called “The Ballad of the … a potential donation of materials to the NWCC, please contact Tracy Tucker at ttucker@willacather.org or call …
Posted: 01/21/2020
Last Updated: 01/28/2020
Member Profile: Meet Jerry and Susan Anderson
… Image Member Profile: Meet Jerry and Susan Anderson December 8, … Willa Cather Center in particular and what motivated you to become members of the Willa Cather Foundation? The Center does an …
Posted: 12/05/2019
Last Updated: 12/30/2019
Road Scholars Visit Red Cloud
… Image Road Scholars Visit Red Cloud October 25, 2019 In early October 2019, … engaged in a special program planned through the National Willa Cather Center. With a well-planned itinerary offered … and visited the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie. They also experienced our “ Country Tour ” on board a vintage trolley …
Posted: 10/23/2019
Last Updated: 11/21/2019
Now Booking School and Group Tours For the Fall
… large group for a Country Tour ? We can accommodate large bus loads for an immersive experience visiting more sites … group and student tours, and is happy to put together a custom itinerary for your group. As you prepare to book a … find discounted rates for students and groups here . Please contact Rachel at 402-746-2653 or rolsen@willacather.org to …
Posted: 07/30/2019
Last Updated: 08/29/2019
Student and Educator Scholarships for 2020
… Image Student and Educator Scholarships for 2020 August 28, 2019 As a young college student, Willa Cather’s … plan with a parent, teacher, or academic advisor because there is plenty of time to put together materials and … the " Scholarships " page on our website. You can also contact our Education Specialist Rachel Olsen at …
Posted: 08/20/2019
Last Updated: 08/29/2019
2019 Artist-in-Residence, Richard Dickson, On What Inspires His Rural Photography
… taken this summer will be featured in his forthcoming exhibit, Beauty in the Ordinary , at the Red Cloud Opera … you to Red Cloud this summer? A few years ago I visited New Mexico, attracted by the sights and the setting of the … metal “junk” here (although it seems more appreciated now than before)? Does it make it even more appealing to …
Posted: 07/30/2019
Last Updated: 08/01/2019