A Calendar of the Letters of Willa Cather

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To Mariel GereMar. 12, [1896] from Red Cloud, Nebr.WCPM 

Feels exiled. Why doesn't Mariel write? Cooks sometimes to relieve boredom. Rides bicycle when weather permits. Planned and orchestrated a wedding breakfast for her [Cather's] cousin and Hugh Miner. Looked after the children the previous week while parents went to Hastings. Enjoys playing cards and going visiting with Douglass and Roscoe, when he comes to town. Has been reading Arabian Nights and Alice in Wonderland to James.   Willa   [Stout #22]


To Carrie MinerDec. 22, [1906?]WCPM 

People seem to prefer lying to telling the truth. Knew Oley Iverson in Bladen as a hired boy for uncle George Cather. He was married then.   Willie   [Stout #122]


To Retta Ayre Miner,  n.d. [Dec. 22, 1906 ?] , Christmas card ; WCPM 

Sends love and greetings.   Willie   [Stout #123]


To Carrie MinerMay 10, [1912], from Winslow, Ariz.WCPM 

Is sending a letter she may want for the autograph. [No identification.]   Willie   [Stout #226]


To Irene Miner Weisz,  n.d. [pm. May 30, 1912] , from Albuquerque, postcard ; Newberry 

Likes the old part of Albuquerque. Has had a wonderful time.   W. S. C.   [Stout #231]


To Irene Miner Weisz,  n.d. [pm. June 11, 1912, at El Paso, Tex.] , postcard with picture of Laguna Pueblo ; Newberry 

[No message.]   [Stout #234]


To Irene Miner Weisz,  n.d. [Aug. 1913?] Newberry 

[A review of O Pioneers! enclosed.] Doesn't want to be blamed for this!   Willie   [Stout #263]


To Irene Miner WeiszNov. 5, [1915], from PittsburghNewberry 

She should try to see Fremstad as Isolde later this month.   Willie   [Stout #333]


To Carrie Miner SherwoodApr. 18, [1916?], from New YorkWCPM 

Enclosing letters from Mrs. [Peorianna] Sill. Needs to go visit her.   Willie   [Stout #353]


To Carrie Miner Sherwood,  Sunday [1917?] from New YorkWCPM 

Enclosing the best war book she has read, by a woman from Poland. Honest account of the terrible things she witnessed and experienced. Easy to see why the French fear German domination so.   Willie   [Stout #385]


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