The Associated Press
In 1942, Gaylord joined The Associated Press (A.P.) at the New York City office. Soon after, she transferred to the Washington D.C. office and became the only woman journalist on staff. As part of the A.P. staff, Gaylord's articles were reprinted around the country in different local newspapers, including the Oklahoma City Times.
As an A.P. reporter, Gaylord covered women's experiences of World War II, including the increasing prominence of women in American politics, women's fashion, their experiences as war brides, and the Women's Auxiliary Corps.
Edith Kinney Gaylord's earning card from The Associated Press. Year unknown. Oklahoma Hall of Fame Archives.
"A newspaper man who decided to quit the game was asked why.
'Because I've met too many interesting people,' he snapped.
People, of course, are what make news.
The news is what they do or say or have happen to them. Potentially, all people are news. But those who make things happen or who have things happen to them are the biggest news.
Lots of important people and thousands of interesting ones are in the news. Occasionally, some of them turn out to be folks, too.
Mrs. Roosevelt is folks, both on and off the record. There isn't a scrap of formality to her press conferences in which the question and answer frequently becomes informal conversation. When she enters the White House room in which the conference is held, the first lady goes around to shake hands and speak to every one of the 35-odd newspaper women. She has a rare faculty of making necessarily repetitious greetings seem especially meant for each individual."
The Oklahoman. June 27, 1943. Courtesy The Oklahoman.
Why is it important that women be represented in the field of journalism?