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Thursday, March 27, 2025

Historymakers Bob Boze Bell and Marshall Trimble talk about their Arizona stories

History comes alive as Arizona Historymakers Bob Boze Bell 2025 and Marshall Trimble 2014 share Arizona stories.

Monday, March 17, 2025

Frontdoors Media features 2025 AZ Historymakers

Frontdoors Magazine reports: The Historical League recently revealed the 2025 Arizona Historymakers™ in the fields of agriculture, medicine, and community outreach at a reception at the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe.

One couple and seven Arizona leaders making lasting contributions to society and the growth of Arizona are part of this year’s class of honorees. They are:

Bob Boze Bell — writer, humorist, artist and Old West historian

Diana “Dede” Yazzie Devine — created innovative housing and health programs for Native Americans

John W. Graham — real estate developer with deep and enduring community involvement

Sharon Harper and Dr. Oliver Harper — business and civic leaders

Sister Adele O’Sullivan, CSJ, M.D. — Sister of St. Joseph who established an innovative continuum of care for Arizonans experiencing homelessness

Ronald “Ron” Rayner — nationally recognized for his innovative crop management practices and his community leadership

Eric M. Reiman, M.D. — world leader in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease

Duane Wooten, M.D. — well-known pediatrician and south Phoenix community leader

Also recognized during the evening were past Arizona Historymakers Elizabeth White, the Honorable Jim Bruner, Stevie Eller, Merrill Mahaffey, Denise and Harry and Rose Papp. The night also celebrated Arizona’s Statehood and a tribute to Mrs. White’s 102nd birthday.

The Arizona Historymakers’ program, created in 1992 by the Historical League Inc., awards Arizona individuals who have distinguished themselves with noted achievements and have maintained their ties to Arizona. To date over 90 Historymakers have been honored over the years at celebration events and with inclusion in the Historymakers Hall exhibit at the Arizona Heritage Center. Their videos, oral histories and transcripts are uploaded to the League’s website, YouTube, and preserved in the Library and Archives of Arizona Historical Society’s Heritage Center at Papago Park.

The Historymaker Committee is presenting “Turquoise & Treasures,” a Celebration Evening on October 25 to honor and share how the 2025 Arizona Historymakers have contributed to Arizona and the nation.

www.historicalleague.org/historymakers

Frontdoors Media article March 12, 2025. Frontdoors Media celebrates the people and groups who give generously and work to build the future of our community. It’s the premier source of information – and inspiration – for those who strive to make the Valley of the Sun a better place to live.

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

2025 Arizona Historymakers Announcement Event

Historymakers Co-Chairs Diana Smith and Diane Smith welcomed 2025 Arizona Historymakers.

Historical League members, Historymakers family and friends were enthusiastic, enjoying the time to visit with the honorees who have made significant contributions to a broad range of communities and the heritage of Arizona.

Credit to Colleen Katz for photos; Cathy Shumard and Jolynn Clarke for identifying all of them.

BOB BOZE BELL -- Writer, Humorist, Artist, Old West Historian

DIANA “DeDe” YAZZIE DEVINE -- Created Innovative Housing, Health Programs for Native Americans

JOHN W. GRAHAM -- Real Estate Development, Deep and Enduring Community Involvement

SHARON HARPER and OLIVER HARPER, M.D. -- Business/Civic Leaders

SISTER ADELE O’SULLIVAN, CSJ, M.D. -- Sister of St. Joseph, Established Innovative Continuum of Care for Arizonans Experiencing Homelessness

F. RONALD “RON” RAYNER -- His Innovative Crop Management Practices Nationally Recognized, Community Leader

ERIC M. REIMAN, M.D. – World leader in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s

DUANE M. WOOTEN, M.D. -- Well-Known Pediatrician, South Phoenix Community Leader

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Congratulations 2025 Arizona Historymakers/ Facebook

Congratulations to 2025 Arizona Historymakers - Recognizing seven new individuals and one couple who have made significant contributions to a broad range of communities and the heritage of Arizona are:

BOB BOZE BELL -- Writer, Humorist, Artist, Old West Historian

DIANA “DeDe” YAZZIE DEVINE -- Created Innovative Housing, Health Programs for Native Americans

JOHN W. GRAHAM -- Real Estate Development, Deep and Enduring Community Involvement

SHARON HARPER and OLIVER HARPER, M.D. -- Business/Civic Leaders

SISTER ADELE O’SULLIVAN, CSJ, M.D. -- Sister of St. Joseph, Established Innovative Continuum of Care for Arizonans Experiencing Homelessness

F. RONALD “RON” RAYNER -- His Innovative Crop Management Practices Nationally Recognized, Community Leader

ERIC M. REIMAN, M.D. – World leader in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s

DUANE M. WOOTEN, M.D. -- Well-Known Pediatrician, South Phoenix Community Leader

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Monday, February 24, 2025

2025 Arizona Historymakers Announced

Welcoming the latest group of 2025 Historymakers, Historical League members, family and friends greeted them at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park on February 19.

Recognizing seven new individuals and one couple who have made significant contributions to a broad range of communities and the heritage of Arizona are: