Marguerite Noble, 1910-2007
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Marguerite Noble, 1910-2007
MG 92 Creator:
Marguerite Noble
Title: Marguertie Noble
Inclusive Dates: 1910-2007 Quantity:
7 Linear Ft.
Abstract: Marguerite Noble was an important Arizona novelist,
teacher and community member, these archival materials reflect her greatest professional
and personal acheivements. Identification: MG 92 Language:
English
Repository:
Arizona State Archives
Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records
Polly Rosenbaum Archives and History Building
1901 W. Madison Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85009
Phone: (602) 926-3720
Fax: (602) 256-7982
E-Mail: archives@azlibrary.gov
Biographical NoteMarguerite Noble was an important Arizona novelist, teacher and community member. She
was born on January 29, 1910, in Roosevelt, Arizona and her parents were Dan and Mindy
Parker. She attended elementary and secondary school in Punkin Center and Florence,
respectively. Marguerite was also known as "Dickie", a nickname she acquired in
childhood. According to her daughter, Dickie was a boy that Marguerite liked and was
teased about. Marguerite was an alumnus of Tempe Normal School and Arizona State
University (B.A. and M.A.). She married Henry Rogers Buchanan in 1936 and they had two
children, Roger (1940) and Cynthia (1942). As a widow, Marguerite met and married her
second husband, Charles F. Noble in 1975. Mrs. Marguerite Noble passed away on January
1, 2007.
Scope and Content NoteMrs. Noble is probably most well known for her novel, Filaree, published by Random House
in 1979. The book is told from the point of view of a pioneer woman at the turn of the
century in the American Southwest. Her relationships with her husband, her children and
the land represent an often overlooked perspective of the time. In the words of Don
Dedera, a writer and close friend of Marguerite, "Filaree author tells how women, not
John Wayne, won the West." Notes from the writing of the novel and unpublished
manuscripts are in our collection. We also have original versions of Marguerite’s
articles, essays, and contributions to local and state publications like the Payson
Round Up, and Arizona Highways. Materials from Marguerite’s career as a teacher and
enthusiastic representative of Arizona history, down to photographs of her in her
signature bonnet and old fashioned dress can be found in this collection.
A large component of the Marguerite Noble Collection is the work of her son and daughter
as well as the history of other members of her family. Marguerite’s daughter, Cynthia
Buchanan (Cowley) is a playwright (Cabrona) and novelist (Maiden). Cynthia’s experiences
in the literary world played a role in the publishing of Filaree and correspondence
between the mother and daughter shows the supportive nature of their relationship.
Marguerite’s son Roger is a talented photographer and his work is featured prominently
in this collection. His published and unpublished photographs of everyday people and
Arizona landmarks show the deep affinity that he has for this region. Marguerite spent a
good portion of her adolescence in the home of George and Roxie Cline, her aunt and
uncle, and expresses her love and gratitude in stories and photographs depicting their
contributions to their community. Marguerite is descended from Cynthia Ann Parker, the
large pioneer family that settled in east Texas during the 1830’s, much of her family
history research is included in the collection.
Overall, this collection contains the artifacts of an observant writer, a proud mother,
and an Arizona historian. News clippings, photographs, letters, notes, newsletters,
awards/certificates, manuscripts, screen plays, articles, and short stories tell the
story of the things that mattered most to Marguerite Noble.
Access Restrictions
All photocopies of original materials are made by staff. We reserve the right to
refuse copy services based on physical condition and possible damage to the
materials.
For preservation purposes, if microfilm copies are available, patrons will use the
microfilm first.
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have additional requirements. Please contact the Arizona State Archives for further
information.
Copyright
It is the researcher’s responsibility to determine the copyright status of materials
he or she uses. The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records is not legally
or financially responsible for any copyright infringement by researchers.
Many documents held by the Arizona State Archives come under the Public Record law
(ARS 41-1350). Documents created by the government are not copyrighted. The United
States of America Copyright Law (P.L. 94-553, effective Jan. 1, 1978) extends
statutory rights of authority to unpublished works which were previously protected by
literary property rights under common law. Such works do not have to be registered
with the Copyright Office to receive protection under the law.
Access TermsPersonal Name(s) Buchanan, Cynthia Buchanan.
Grey, Zane, 1872 - 1939.
Noble, Marguerite, 1910-.
Tomlin, Lily.
Subject(s) Graham Tewkesbury Feud.
Women pioneers--Arizona--Gila
County--Biography.
Accession NumberA-2008-006.
Credit Line
Bibliographic citations must cite the title of the record group(s), the box or volume
number, the History and Archives Division and the name of the Arizona State Library,
Archives and Public Records in full. Please use the following example:
Governor George W.P. Hunt to Ely Sims, November 21, 1919, Box 14, Office of the
Governor, RG 1, History and Archives Division, Arizona State Library, Archives and
Public Records.
Container List Series 1 Affiliations, 1970-2007 Box 1:1 Brochures, pamphlets and newsletters from organizations (A-L),
1970-1995 Box 1:2 Brochures, pamphlets and newsletters from organizations (M-Z),
1987-1991 Box 1:3 Arizona Author’s Association – business cards, advertisements,
newsletters, forms, member writings, 1990 Box 1:4 Arizona Historical Society – Southwestern Writers and Literature
conference, 1989 Box 1:5 Arizona Humanities Council – Newsletters and pamphlets, 1989-1998 Box 1:6 Arizona Press Women – Articles and workshop announcements, 1980-1991 Box 1:7 Arizona State University Alumni – photographs, diplomas, commencement
programs and certificates, 1929-1989 Box 1:8 Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame – pamphlets (list of honorees), nomination
form, 1985-1991 Box 1:9 Daughters of the Gila County Pioneers – articles, photos, pamphlets,
1986-1997 Box 1:10 Elderhostel (Central Arizona College and Grand Canyon University):
letters, certificates and articles, 1989-2003 Box 1:11 Libraries (Payson) – newsletters and programs, 1991-2004 Box 1:12 Museum of the Forest/ Tonto National Forest – Doll collection,
Roosevelt cemetery, forest safety pamphlet and newsletter , 1995 Box 1:13 National League of American Pen Women – articles, yearbook, roster,
programs, “The Pen Woman” magazine, 1986-2006 Box 1:14 Northern Gila County Historical Society Inc. - Letters, pamphlets,
certificates, mailing/calling lists, 1987-1992 Box 1:15 Northern Gila County Historical Society Inc. – Articles, newsletter,
“Rim County History (Illustrated)” book, 1986-2007 Box 1:16 Payson Women’s Club – articles, 1982-1983 Box 1:17 Phoenix Union High School Alumni – Class of 1927, 1928, 1929 reunion ,
1978 Box 1:18 Phoenix Writer’s Club – Constitution, 1994 Box 1:19 Pleasant Valley Museum – brochures, 1991 Box 1:20 Sharlot Hall Museum – award luncheon, visitor’s guide and newsletter,
1971-2004 Box 1:21 Society of Southwestern Authors – roster, list of southwest Americana,
1994-1995 Box 1:22 Tonto Cowbelles – letter and an article, 1986 Box 1:23 Western Writers of America Inc. – history, constitution and bylaws,
membership information, 1985-1993 Box 1:24 Western Writers of America Inc – “Roundup” magazine (6), 1993-1995 Box 1:25 Western Writers of America Inc. – “Roundup” newsletter (10), 1991-1993 Box 1:26 Western Writers of America Inc. – “Roundup” quarterly (1), 1993 Box 1:27 Zane Grey’s West Society – membership list, articles, convention
agenda, reports, and newsletters, 1984-1993 Box 1:28 Zane Grey’s West Society – membership information, constitution and
by-laws, Purple Sage nomination information, 1988-1993 Box 1:29 Zane Grey’s West Society – script/information for house tours, and
visitor’s guide, 1981 Box 1:30 Zane Grey’s West Society – various biographies and bibliographies about
Zane Grey, undated Box 1:31 Zane Grey’s West Society – information (articles) about and photos of
Haught cabin, 1981-1990 Box 1:32 Zane Grey’s West Society – newspaper clippings, photos, and pamphlets
about the life of Zane Grey, 1984-1995 Box 2:33 Zane Grey’s West Society – articles, magazines and newsletters about
southwestern culture and literature, 1990-1991 Box 2:34 Zane Grey’s West Society – “Zane Grey Quarterly”, 1991-1993 Box 2:35 Zane Grey’s West Society – “Zane Grey Review”, 1990-2006
Series 2 Personal Papers, 1910-2006 Box 2:36 Arizona Charlie’s – Photographs and advertisements, 1989 Box 2:37 Awards and Certificates – excellence or completion of various programs
and workshops, 1929-2006 Box 2:38 Marguerite Noble Day – photographs, 1979 Box 2:39 Arizona Towns (Pleasant Valley, Strawberry) – newsletters, 1993-1994 Box 2:40 Barbara Leonard Warren – letter, story and resume, 1985 Box 2:41 Correspondence – photographs, envelopes and Christmas Cards, 1963-2003 Box 2:42 Correspondence - names and addresses for friends and family, 1983-1991 Box 2:43 Correspondence – letters and telegrams, 1979-1996 Box 2:44 Correspondence – letters and envelopes, 1964-1997 Box 2:45 Correspondence – Marguerite’s (Dickie’s) letters to friends and family,
1935-1945 Box 2:46 Cowgirls (the musical) – reviews and programs, 1989 Box 2:47 Western themed fairs and festivals pamphlets, 1990-1999 Box 2:48 Genealogy – family trees, letters and photographs detailing ancestry,
1985-1998 Box 2:49 Arizona Governors (Babbit and Mofford) – letters, articles, photos,
1975-1988 Box 2:50 Correspondence – invitations, birthday cards, etc., 1963-2004 Box 2:51 Notes – literary quotes, poems and quick notes, 1960-2004 Box 2:52 John Wayne and Happy Shahan – articles, 1970-1982 Box 2:53 Marguerite Noble Research Library – guest registry, 1999 Box 2:54 Payson – drawings, articles and stories, 1982-1988 Box 2:55 Payson – maps, pictures, and newspapers, 1978-1988 Box 2:56 Punkin Center (Clines)– photos, articles, narratives, 1969-1991 Box 2:57 Texas – Citizenship certificate, 1990-2002 Box 2:58 Western Women – selected bibliographies, 1985 Box 2:59 Literary Art – songs, poems and plays, 1956-1991 Box 2:60 Teaching (Creighton School District) – directory and articles,
1962-1973 Box 2:61 Teaching – handouts and worksheets, 1960-1980 Box 2:62 Teaching – family history project resources, 1960-1980 Box 2:63 Teaching – oral history project resources, 1978 Box 2:64 Teaching – “NEA Reporter” (2 copies), 1976 - 1978 Box 2:65 Writing Resources – grammar tips, publisher’s info and other helpful
hints, 1976-1987 Box 2:66 Writing Resources – writers and publishers contact information,
1975-1985 Box 2:67 Writing Resources – presentation notes and southwest culture background
information, 1984-1987 Box 3:68 Photographs – negative strips and proof pages depicting Marguerite, her
family and her friends, 1989 Box 3:69 Photographs – negative strips and proof pages from Scottsdale Junior
Rodeo, December 5-6, 1970, 1970 Box 3:70 Photographs – scenic pictures of places, animals and landmarks in
Arizona, 2000-2002 Box 3:71 Photographs – negative images of Marguerite, her family and friends,
undated Box 3:72 Photographs: negative images of Marguerite, her friends and family,
many still in their processing envelopes, 1964-1966 Box 3:73 Photographs: negative strips and proof pages of Marguerite, 1969-1970 Box 3:74 Photographs: photos and proof pages depicting Marguerite, friends and
family, 1911-1977 Box 3:75 Photographs: photos of Marguerite, her friends and her family,
1917-1981 Box 3:76 Photographs: photos of Marguerite, her friends and her family,
1987 Box 3:77 Photographs: photos of Marguerite, her friends and her family,
1989 Box 3:78 Photographs: color photos of Marguerite in her sun bonnet with family
and friends on various occasions, 1960 - 1990 Box 3:79 Photographs: color photos of Marguerite, her family and friends,
1960-1990 Box 3:80 Photographs: color photos of Marguerite, her family and friends,
1983-2001 Box 3:81 Photographs: carousel of slides labeled “using historical records in
the AZ State Archives”, undated Box 3:82 Photographs: small black and white photos of Marguerite, her family,
her friends and American Southwest culture, undated Box 3:83 Photographs: small black and white photos of Marguerite, her family and
friends, 1910-1960 Box 3:84 Photographs: small black and white photos of Marguerite, her family and
friends, 1910-1960 Box 3:85 Photographs: large black and white photos of Marguerite, her family and
friends, undated Box 3:86 Photographs: portraits of Marguerite Noble and her photo from the 2004
SRP calendar, 1920-2004 Box 4:87 Business: Bodley Head (contract – June 1979), 1979 Box 4:88 Business: Checks and receipts, 1952 Box 4:89 Business: International Creative Management (ICM) correspondence and
checks: October 1977 – November 1988, 1977-1988 Box 4:90 Business: Random House Inc. correspondence and contract: June 1979 –
October 1989, 1979-1989 Box 4:91 Business: Ballantine Books correspondence and contract: June 1979 –
September 1989, 1979-1989 Box 4:92 Business: The University of New Mexico Press correspondence and
contract: October 1984 – September 1989, 1984-1989 Box 4:93 Business: Scott Meredith Literary Agency correspondence and
advertisements: September 1987 – May 1989, 1987-1989 Box 4:94 Business: Pocket Books/Simon and Schuster correspondence: July 1988 –
August 1988, 1988 Box 4:95 Business: Blaine Campbell Agency correspondence: May 1988 – December
1988, 1988 Box 4:96 Business: Perry, Pierson and Kolsrud (Attorneys at Law) correspondence
and case documents: March 1989 – June 1989, 1989 Box 4:97 Business: articles about various literary agents, 1984-1989 Box 4:98 Business: Arizona Highways commissioned writer agreement,
correspondence, and a magazine: June 1983 – September 1985 , 1983-1985 Box 4:99 Business: correspondence with various publishers, 1977-1988 Box 4:100 Business: documents related to Marguerite’s career before writing,
1952-1982 Box 4:101 Business: business cards and addresses, 1987 Box 4:102 Interests: articles about “The West”, Arizona, history, writing, and
cowboys, 1978-1990 Box 4:103 Interests: articles Marguerite’s family and community, also labeled
“Dickie”, 1978 -
1987 Box 4:104 Interests: plaques from The Southwest Literacy Project and the
Daughters of Gila County Pioneers, 1994-2002 Box 4:105 Interests: plaque from Scottsdale Community College, 1990 Box 7:204 Publications: articles written about Marguerite, undated Box 7:205 Publications: articles written about Marguerite, 1962-1996 Box 7:206 Publications: biographical information, 1930-1982 Box 7:207 Publications: articles and book reviews for Filaree, 1979-1988 Box 7:208 Publications: articles about Filaree and why she wrote it, 1978-1991 Box 7:209 Publicity: articles and flyers about public engagements, 1979-1987 Box 7:210 Publicity: Filaree synopsis and advertisements, 1978 - 1987
Series 3 Writings, 1960-1998 Box 4:106 Clippings: Newspaper clippings, 1978-1997 Box 4:107 Clippings: Newspaper articles of significance to Marguerite, 1962-1997 Box 4:108 Clippings: Newspaper articles of significance to Marguerite, undated Box 4:109 Clippings: Articles serving as leads, 1990-1999 Box 4:110 Clippings: Articles serving as leads, 1980-1989 Box 4:111 Clippings: Articles serving as leads, 1960-1969 Box 4:112 Clippings: Articles serving as leads, 1956-1998 Box 5:113 Clippings: Articles serving as leads, undated Box 5:114 Notes: Words and phrases that may be integrated into her writing,
undated Box 5:115 Research: bibliography and historic materials, undated Box 5:116 Articles: Arizona Republic articles written by Marguerite Buchannen,
1966-1972 Box 5:117 Articles: Arizona Republic articles written by Marguerite Noble,
1973-1976 Box 5:118 Articles: Marguerite’s various written contributions, 1975-1989 Box 5:119 Articles: Marguerite’s contributions to Backbone (Payson), 1996-1997 Box 5:120 Writings: A college term paper, an article and a short story written by
Marguerite, 1982-1992 Box 5:121 Articles: Marguerites contributions to the Roundup, Western Horseman,
Mogollon Advisor, R/A Summer Guide , 1971-1989 Box 5:122 Articles: “As I See it” column, 1990 Box 5:123 Articles: Arizona Teacher Magazine, 1960-1969 Box 5:124 Short Stories, undated Box 5:125 Short stories, articles, and screen plays, 1981 Box 5:126 Book: notes on Daughters of Gila County Pioneer’s Book, 1997 Box 5:127 Screenplay: Filaree, 1979-1980 Box 5:128 Speeches: Bi-Centennial of the Constitution, undated Box 5:129 Novels: Filaree (book layout, notes, research , 1979-1986 Box 5:130 Writings: Power Brothers (short story written by Charles Niehuis),
undated Box 5:131 Writings: Power Brothers (notes, poems, articles about the feud,
imprisonment, parole and genealogy), 1958-1965 Box 5:132 Writings: Power Brothers (photographs, postcards and letters),
1960 Box 5:133 Writings: Power Brothers (articles about imprisonment and parole),
1960 Box 5:134 Writings: Power Brothers (Don Dedera articles), 1958-1960 Box 5:135 Writings: Power Brothers (Graham-Tewksbury Feud), undated Box 5:136 Writings: Mormons in Arizona (notes and writings), 1987-1989 Box 5:137 Book: notes on Under the Tonto Rim, Rim Country History, and Arizona
Territorial Cookbook, 1984 Box 5:138 Novels: The Windmill Blade (prelude), 1988 Box 5:139 Novels: Filaree (Novel of American Life) – manuscript, undated Box 5:140 Novels: Filaree Blooms in the Spring (chapter 7[p. 51] – chapter
41[p.413]), undated Box 5:141 Novels: The Windmill Blade: A Novel of Survival, undated Box 5:142 Screenplay: Filaree (1st draft), undated
Series 4: Family and Close Friends, 1961-2003 Box 6:143 Roger Buchanan: photographs and articles from Scottsdale Daily
Progress, Phoenix Gazette, Tempe Daily, and Arizona Republic, 1968-1995 Box 6:144 Roger Buchanan: photographs and articles from the Payson Round Up,
1968 -
1989 Box 6:145 Roger Buchanan: poetry and correspondence, 1990-2003 Box 6:146 Roger Buchanan: published photographs and exhibit brochures, 1968-1974 Box 6:147 Roger Buchanan: published photographs, undated Box 6:148 Roger Buchanan: Arizona Teacher publications featuring his photographs,
1961-1973 Box 6:149 Roger Buchanan: The Bulletin , 1981-1982 Box 6:150 Roger Buchanan: The Bulletin, 1980 Box 6:151 Roger Buchanan: The Bulletin, 1979 Box 6:152 Roger Buchanan: The Bulletin, 1978 Box 6:153 Roger Buchanan: unpublished photographs, 1973 Box 6:154 Roger Buchanan: photos of a wreck at Saguaro Lake (envelope), 1973 Box 6:155 Roger Buchanan: articles about him, 1973-1975 Box 6:156 Roger Buchanan: newsletters, articles, and letterhead, 1955-1988 Box 6:157 Roger Buchanan: photographs from Buckeye “Family Day”, undated Box 6:158 Roger Buchanan: photographs of people and place in Payson, AZ,
undated Box 6:159 Roger Buchanan: photographs of Clarence Hughes at work and home,
undated Box 6:160 Roger Buchanan: photographs of speakers and attendants at a town
gathering, undated Box 6:161 Roger Buchanan: photographs of investigators and cattlemen in Florence,
AZ, undated Box 6:162 Roger Buchanan: photographs of Apaches performing daily activities,
undated Box 6:163 Roger Buchanan: photographs of African American boy scouts, undated Box 6:164 Roger Buchanan: photographs of Chach Barkley and Pinky White (Female
“CAT” drivers), undated Box 6:165 Roger Buchanan: photographs of families playing at a picnic, undated Box 6:166 Roger Buchanan: photographs of a Ropathon, classrooms and outdoors in
Phoenix, 1970 Box 6:167 Roger Buchanan: photographs from Cline Round Up, undated Box 6:168 Roger Buchanan: photographs from the “WSC”, 1970 Box 6:169 Roger Buchanan: photograph featured in the New York Times, 1972 Box 6:170 Roger Buchanan: photographs of Cleo Anderson (Cave Creek, AZ),
1968 Box 6:171 Roger Buchanan: unpublished photographs, undated Box 6:172 Roger Buchanan: published photographs and a short story, 1971-1975 Box 6:173 Roger Buchanan: photographs and articles about a hi-jacked plane,
1970 Box 6:174 Roger Buchanan: baby photographs, undated Box 7:175 Family: professional photographs , 1920-1950 Box 7:176 Family: professional photographs, 1920-1950 Box 7:177 Cynthia Buchanan: airline brochure, literary, lifestyle magazines, and
playbill, 1958-1971 Box 7:178 Cynthia Buchanan: articles written by her, 1964-1989 Box 7:179 Cynthia Buchanan: articles written about her, 1972-1974 Box 7:180 Cynthia Buchanan: poems, short stories, and articles written by her,
1971-1990 Box 7:181 Cynthia Buchanan: publications featuring her, 1964-1972 Box 7:182 Cynthia Buchanan: book reviews for her novel, “Maiden”, 1972 Box 7:183 Cynthia Buchanan: career as a teacher and consultant, 1977-1990 Box 7:184 Cynthia Buchanan: correspondence with Malcolm and Rob Cowley, 1979-1989 Box 7:184A Cynthia Buchanan: Dr. Jerry Cowley, marriage and poem , 1991 Box 7:185 Cynthia Buchanan: photographs of her, 1965-1975 Box 7:186 Cynthia Buchanan: her published work, 1973-1995 Box 7:187 Port Parker: articles and photographs, 1924-1985 Box 7:188 Henry Rogers Buchanan: photographs, letters, army memorabilia,
1942 Box 7:189 Charles Noble: photographs that he took, undated Box 7:190 Charles Noble: proofs taken by him, undated Box 7:191 George and Roxie Cline: photographs and articles, 1910-1984 Box 7:192 George and Roxie Cline: obituaries and tributes, 1976-1997 Box 7:193 George Cline: tributes, articles and essays, 1976-1991 Box 7:194 George Cline: tributes, photographs, and articles, 1982-1991 Box 7:195 Margaret Journigan Miller: articles, 1979-1991 Box 7:196 Family: photographs and articles, 1962-1986 Box 7:197 Roxie Cline: articles, photos and tributes, 1982-1989 Box 7:198 Quanah Parker Descendents Association: reunion documents, 1986-1993 Box 7:199 Laine Buchanan: report card and photographs, 1986 Box 7:200 Lily Tomlin: articles , 1975 - 1988 Box 7:201 Lily Tomlin: articles and correspondence, 1974-1993 Box 7:202 Lily Tomlin: articles and playbills, 1975-1999 Box 7:203 Donald Dedera: articles by and about him, 1965-1990