Scope and Contents Interviewer(s): D. Austin. New Orleans, LAAffiliation: University of ArizonaI was referred to Luke Petrovich by the receptionist at the Empire Motel in Empire, LA. When I told her about the study, she recommended Mr. Petrovich because of his long history of public service in Plaquemines Parish. I called Mr. Petrovich's office and was told that he was in court but would return my call. When he did, we arranged to meet in his office in downtown New Orleans. He was very...

Scope and Contents Interviewer(s): D. Austin. New Orleans, LAAffiliation: University of ArizonaI was referred to Luke Petrovich by the receptionist at the Empire Motel in Empire, LA. When I told her about the study, she recommended Mr. Petrovich because of his long history of public service in Plaquemines Parish. I called Mr. Petrovich's office and was told that he was in court but would return my call. When he did, we arranged to meet in his office in downtown New Orleans. He was very...

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Interviewer(s): T. Priest. New Orleans, LA

Affiliation: University of Houston/History International

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.

Scope and Contents Interviewer(s): D. Austin. Pierre Part, LAAffiliation: University of ArizonaI was introduced to Blackie Pipsair by Laurie Vining. When I asked Laurie if he knew of anyone who had pictures of early offshore vessels, he told me about Blackie. He called Blackie and arranged for the two of us to drive up to visit him at his home in Pierre Part. We spent several hours talking about the oilfield and looking at pictures.Chester "Blackie" Pipsair worked for...