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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.
E. K. GAYLORD was a rugged, enduring pioneer whose memory will live in the annals of American journalism. His news career began in 1901 and ended only with his death, at the age of 101. Typically, he was active and working to the end.
Edward Lewis Gaylord (May 28, 1919 – April 27, 2003) was an American billionaire businessman, media mogul and philanthropist.
Jun 1, 1974 · OKLAHOMA CITY, May 31 (UPI) — Edward K. Gaylord, publisher of The Daily Oklahoman, died last evening, apparently of a heart attack. He was 101 years old. A funeral service will be held Monday....
Edward King Gaylord (1873-1974) came to OK in Dec. 1902. Gaylord bought an interest in the Daily Oklahoman from Roy Stafford in 1903. Stafford served as president and publisher, Gaylord secretary-treasurer overseeing business, advertising, and circulation. He was named general manager of The Oklahoman in 1912.
Edward King Gaylord. A native of Kansas, Edward King Gaylord moved to Oklahoma Territory in 1903 from Colorado, where he began his publishing career. Alongside two partners, he established the Oklahoma Publishing Company, which published The Daily Oklahoman — the largest daily newspaper in Oklahoma.
Edward King Gaylord was a newspaper owner who founded the Oklahoma Publishing Company in 1903. He played a significant role in Oklahoma's development, including leading the campaign to move the state capital to Oklahoma City and serving as president of the Chamber of Commerce.
