The Friends of the Robson Library (FOL) are pleased to announce that Marshall Trimble, renowned raconteur and Arizona Official Historian, will speak at the Friends’ program on Nov. 9. The program will be provided by the Friends free of charge. In recognition of the popularity of this unique and highly entertaining speaker, the program will be held in the sanctuary of the Sun Lakes Methodist Church at 9248 E. Riggs Road, adjacent to the Robson Library, at 1 p.m.

Marshall Trimble is a man of many talents—author, historian, cowboy singer, humorist, and college professor. His first book, Arizona: A Panoramic History of a Frontier State, was published in 1977, and he has tirelessly continued to promote Arizona through his popular speaking engagements and many other activities.

An Arizona native who grew up in the small railroad town of Ash Fork where he was surrounded by the cattle-country lifestyle, he has been called the “Will Rogers of Arizona” for his folksy and humorous manner. He has received recognition through many state and national awards, and in 2006 he received a regional Emmy for hosting the television show Arizona Backroads.

His appearance is not to be missed, so don’t forget to “Save the Date”!