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The Middle West & The Pastoral Ideal in the American Artistic Landscape

The Middle West & The Pastoral Ideal in the American Artistic Landscape was on Monday, October 12, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Ave, Kearney, NE.

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When

Monday, October 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Where

Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Ave, Kearney, NE

Cost

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Senior College Monday Morning Lecture The Middle West & The Pastoral Ideal in the American Artistic Landscape Explore with Rebecca Umland how the American Midwest inspired writers and storytellers, including Willa Cather, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Walt Disney, and Ray Bradbury.

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