May 29, 2014


Women in Journalism Roundtable
Friday June 13, 2014 at 3:30pm
Oklahoma History Center | Oklahoma City, OK

The Oklahoma Historical Society will present a free roundtable conversation with prominent Oklahoma women journalists discussing their careers and celebrating the life and career of Edith Gaylord on June 13 at 3:30 p.m. Participating in the roundtable will be Sue Hale, Jenifer Reynolds, Vivian Vahlberg and Pam Olson. All are featured in the OHS Pioneer Woman Museum's exhibit "Breaking News: Oklahoma Women Journalists" in Ponca City. After the conversation at 5:30 p.m., the deadCENTER film festival will premiere the documentary "Quiet Philanthropist: The Edith Gaylord Story" at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.

 

Sue Hale began working for the Oklahoma City Times in 1975. In 1991, as assistant managing editor of the Daily Oklahoman, she coordinated the move from a downtown building to new offices in a suburban location. Five years later Sue was entrusted with the launch of a new initiative called ConnectOklahoma. With that project online, she was named executive editor of the Daily Oklahoman.

 

Raised in Oklahoma City, Vivian Vahlberg became the Daily Oklahoman's Washington, DC, correspondent in 1971. In 1982 President Ronald Reagan swore Vahlberg in as the first female president of the prestigious National Press Club. She later became the executive director of the Society of Professional Journalists.

 

In 1976 Pam Olson became the Oklahoma City market's first prime time female anchor for KWTV. She left Oklahoma City to join CBS News, covering the southeastern United States. In 1982 Olsen relocated to CNN and worked as the White House correspondent and in 1985 became Congressional correspondent.

 

Jenifer Reynolds started her career on KOSU radio while attending college at Oklahoma State University. She moved to television in 1988 as KWTV Channel 9's primary Capitol reporter. In 1990 Reynolds was offered an anchor job at the station. Since leaving the anchor's desk, Reynolds serves as cohost of the statewide television show "Discover Oklahoma."

 

The Oklahoma History Center is located across from the State Capitol Building at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains 32 museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. For more information call 405-522-6676 or visit www.okhistory.org.

Okietales reading and storytelling program to run in June and July

Load up the little ones and visit the Oklahoma History Center for Okietales, a special program to explore Oklahoma's past. Each Wednesday in June and July from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the History Center will host this one-of-a-kind reading and storytelling time when kids can hear and see history. Every Wednesday children will dive into history with books and stories, exploring a different topic from the Wild West and cowboys to land runs and pioneer life. This program is designed for children five to nine years old. Admission is $2 for each child and includes museum admission following the program. Space is limited and preregistration is required. For more information on Okietales or to register please contact the Education Department at education@okhistory.org or 405-522-3602.  

Pioneer Kids Summer Activities 
Tuesdays - June and July
Pioneer Woman Museum| Ponca City, OK

This summer on Tuesday afternoons in June and July, the Pioneer Woman Museum will host Pioneer Kids. Local third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders will play games, create crafts and explore some of the other fun things pioneer kids did long ago.

 

"We must remain connected to our heritage. Our kids today need to experience the same activities the children of our pioneering mothers and fathers did so that they can continue to tell the stories and share the history long after we've all faded into memories. Plus they're fun!" said Pioneer Woman Museum Director Robbin Davis. Activities will rotate each week, but common themes include crafts and games in the spirit of the pioneers who settled Oklahoma.

 

Children participating in the activities must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults can participate in the activities or they can simply explore the museum. Programming will take place 1 - 4 p.m. and is $3 for each child. Kids can come for 30 minutes or stay the whole time. Large groups must preregister. For more information contact the Pioneer Woman Museum at 580-765-6108 or piown@okhistory.org.

 

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