John Erling: From Tulsa Radio Icon to Oral History Advocate
John Erling, a prominent radio personality in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is known for his long career in broadcasting and his role as the founder of Voices of Oklahoma, an oral history project. Erling's career began in North Dakota and spanned several states before he settled in Tulsa in 1976, where he became a fixture on KRMG radio. In 2010, he launched Voices of Oklahoma, a project dedicated to preserving the stories of notable Oklahomans through recorded interviews. Erling's work has been recognized with multiple hall of fame inductions, highlighting his contributions to broadcasting and historical preservation.