Thomas gilcrease biography
Thomas gilcrease biography
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Thomas Gilcrease
American businessman
Thomas Gilcrease | |
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| Born | William Thomas Gilcrease (1890-02-08)February 8, 1890 Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana |
| Died | May 6, 1962(1962-05-06) (aged 72) Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Nationality | Muscogee (Creek) Nation, American |
| Occupation | Oilman |
| Years active | 1922–1962 |
| Known for | Founder of Gilcrease Museum |
| Spouses | Belle M. Harlow (m. 1908; div. 1924)Norma Smallwood (m. 1928; div. 1934) |
| Children | 3 |
William Thomas Gilcrease (February 8, 1890 – May 6, 1962) was an American oilman, art collector, and philanthropist.
During his lifetime, Gilcrease collected more than 10,000 artworks, 250,000 Native American artifacts and 100,000 rare books and documents, including the only surviving certified copy of the Declaration of Independence. He was the founder of Gilcrease Mus