Louise Olga Gaylord Dillingham

Louise Olga Gaylord Dillingham (November 3, 1885 – January 28, 1964) American socialite, community civic leader, and philanthropist in the Territory of Hawaii. She was the daughter of Chicago banker Henry George Gaylord, and was married to Honolulu industrialist Walter F. Dillingham.

Life and career Louise Olga Gaylord was born November 3, 1885, in Chicago. Her parents were Elizabeth “Bessie” (née Mitchell), and Henry George Gaylord. She was three years old when her father died, which left her with an inheritance. The family lived at La Pietra, an Italian villa–styled house near Diamond Head.

Dillingham supported agricultural efforts at Allandale Farm in Hawaii, and led community campaigns to plant “war gardens” during World War I. She did charity work with the Palama Settlement in Honolulu. In 1948, the Dillingham Airfield near Mokulēʻia, Hawaii was named in their son's honor.

Her husband died on October 22, 1963. Dillingham died shortly after on January 28, 1964, in Mallorca while on vacation.