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Apr 11, 2024 · Museum Misson: “The Oklahoma Hall of Fame tells Oklahoma’s story through its people. From diverse programming to the historic Gaylord-Pickens Museum, we are creating an enhanced sense of pride for all Oklahomans.”
Edward King Gaylord (March 5, 1873 – May 30, 1974), often referred to as E.K. Gaylord, was the owner and publisher of The Daily Oklahoman newspaper (now The Oklahoman ), as well as a radio and television entrepreneur.
May 16, 1999 · E.K. Gaylord II has been named chairman of the Gaylord Entertainment Co., succeeding his father, Edward L. Gaylord, who will become chairman emeritus. The announcement was made at Gaylord Entertainment's annual shareholders meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
May 17, 2002 · The development was such a milestone in publishing history that the March 5, 1963, issue was placed on permanent display in a London Museum devoted to technology. The College of Wooster in Ohio gave an honorary doctor of humanities degree to E.K. Gaylord.
Dec 8, 1987 · Edward K. Gaylord II will be honored as Man of the Year by the Rodeo Historical Society Dec. 19 at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. The annual society banquet also will honor five new inductees into the Rodeo Hall of Fame, whose names have yet to be announced.
For more than 50 years, the foundation sponsored lectures, testing and symposiums for thousands of Oklahoma children and educators. One of Mr. Gaylord's greatest values was education. He understood that an education could make a real difference in a person's life.
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Oklahoma City newspaper publisher and civic leader Edward King Gaylord was born on March 5, 1873, in eastern Kansas. Son of George Lewis and Eunice Edwards Gaylord, E. K. Gaylord grew up and was educated in Colorado.
