(PCM+) New Email Sheds More Light on PWM Renaming

Story by Carey Head / Staff Writer

The information shared here is to provide our readers with the facts regarding the proposed renaming of the Pioneer Woman Museum. It is an email written by PWM Director Jennifer Lynch for distribution to recipients across Oklahoma.

This email was forwarded to Staff Writer Carey Head by its original recipient. This recipient asked to remain anonymous to stay out of the renaming fray. We have redacted the references to this recipient to honor their wish.

Of special interest is the date of the email and the stated decision makers, namely the Oklahoma Historical Society, as well as the proposed timeline of the changes.

Whether this is merely a public relations snafu or a rather large chip into the PWM supporters’ trust, we leave it to you to draw a conclusion.

—   Carey Head

STORY UPDATE (3/5/2024)

In regards to the July 8, 2023 email, Ponca City Monthly reached out to both the Oklahoma Historical Society and Jennifer Lynch, Pioneer Woman Museum Director for comment. The OHS responded to our re…