Instituted in 1993, the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame is the highest honor awarded by the OHS. This honor recognizes distinguished and long-term contributions to Oklahoma history through demonstrated excellence in the preservation, collection, interpretation and dissemination of Oklahoma history.
Donald L. Fixico, David W. Levy (posthumous), and Linda D. Wilson will also be honored. Each inductee receives the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame medal, and their biography is published in “The Chronicles of Oklahoma.”
The mission of the OHS is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications, the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma.
Tickets to the Oklahoma Historical Society Awards Banquet can be purchased online. Guests are asked to RSVP by Monday, March 9. There will be a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by the dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. Cocktail attire is requested.
For more information or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Development Officer Brittney Berling at brittney.berling@history.ok.gov or State Historian Matthew Pearce at matthew.pearce@history.ok.gov.
For more information about the OHS and the other inductees, please visit their webpage.
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