Who founded The Oklahoman newspaper and when was it established?
Samuel W. Small established The Daily Oklahoman in 1894 within the heart of Oklahoma City.
Questions about The Oklahoman
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Philip Anschutz acquire ownership of The Oklahoman?
Officials announced that all assets of Oklahoma Publishing Company including The Oklahoman would be sold to Denver-based businessman Philip Anschutz on the 15th of September 2011 with the sale closing in October 2011.
Where are The Oklahoman offices located today?
The Oklahomans offices occupy 100 W. Main inside the Century Center office building connected to the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City after staff members moved there in early 2015 following a twenty-three year absence from downtown.
What happened to The Oklahoman circulation area in November 2008?
In November 2008, the newspaper announced it was reducing its circulation area to cover approximately the western two-thirds of the state rather than statewide which halted delivery in Tulsa and reduced the paper's circulation by about seven thousand homes.
Who won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning while working at The Oklahoman?
Charles George Werner a rookie political cartoonist at the newspaper won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1939 for his winning cartoon titled Nomination for 1938 published on the 6th of October 1938.
Which company currently owns The Oklahoman newspaper as of 2018?
The newspaper is now published by Gannett which is owned by Fortress Investment Group and Softbank since the 1st of October 2018.