Inventor Name
Wilson, James E.
Repository
University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
Dept. 3924
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
307-766-4114
http://ahc.uwyo.edu/default.htm
Physical Description
1.4 cubic feet
Summary
James E. Wilson was born April 19, 1915 in McKinney, Texas. He joined Shell Oil Company in 1938 after graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in geological engineering. His entire career was spent with Shell Oil Company. After retiring in 1973, Wilson began an active consulting career, both domestic and foreign, primarily for major industrial corporations. Later, he devoted his time to researching the geology of the wine country of France. The James E. Wilson Papers contain newsclippings, personal and professional correspondence, speeches, lectures, and other published materials. The speeches were presented to a myriad of organizations, petroleum related as well as other groups. Topics covered include offshore operations, petroleum exploration, and domestic energy policy. Published materials include articles and editorials published in various oil-related periodicals. There are two patents awarded to Shell Development Company in 1955 for inventions naming Wilson as one of the inventors.