Picou, Edward, Jr.

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Date
2003-07-08
Main contributors
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary
This is an oral history interview with Jr. Picou conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. Ed Picou graduated from LSU with a B.S. in 1955, and Shell hired him while he was attempting to complete his master's degree.  He began working for Shell in 1957.  He worked in paleontology during his entire career at various labs.  He worked on the salt dome study leading up to the 1962 lease sale. Interviewer: Tyler Priest.
Genre
interviews
Subjects
Energy development; Petroleum industry and trade; Picou, Edward, Jr.
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Collection
Oral Histories from the Houston History Project
Unit
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
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Collection

University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
Houston History Archives
Oral Histories from the Houston History Project
Other Identifier
Preservation Location: ark:/84475/pm7064tm008
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