Background
Wilson, George Angus was born on February 1, 1910 in Mansfield, Louisiana, United States. Son of George and Elizabeth (Pitts) Wilson.
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Wilson, George Angus was born on February 1, 1910 in Mansfield, Louisiana, United States. Son of George and Elizabeth (Pitts) Wilson.
Bachelor of Arts, Centenary College, 1930; honorary Doctor of Laws, Centenary College, 1979; Bachelor of Laws, Tulane University, 1933.
Private practice, New Orleans, 1933-1941;
faculty law school, Tulane University, 1933-1940;
general counsel, Louisiana Department Conservation, 1940-1941;
general counsel, Standard Oil Corporation New Jersey, 1941-1946;
president, director, Interstate Natural Gas Company, Inc., 1946-1953;
president, director, Interstate Oil Pipe Line Company, 1954-1955;
president, TXL Oil Corporation, Dallas, 1955-1962;
president, director, chief Executive officer, Lone Star Steel Company, 1962-1977;
Chairman of the Board, Lone Star Steel Company, 1963-1980;
honorary chairman, Lone Star Steel Company, 1980-1987. Director Philadelphia & Reading Corporation, 1966-1985, Texas-Pacific Land Trust, N.W. Industries, Inc., 1968-1985, Employers Insurance Company of Texas. Member Military Petroleum Advisory Board, 1946-1950.
Director petroleum supply, transportation Petroleum Administration for War, 1942-1945.
Board administrs. Tulane University. Member Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, Indiana Petroleum Association American (director), National Association of Manufacturers, Texas Manufacturers Association (president 1967-1968, director), American Iron and Steel Institute (director 1962-1977), American Petroleum Institute, Louisiana Bar Association, Order of Coif. Clubs: Brook Hollow, Dallas, Dallas Gun, Petroleum (Dallas).
Boston (New Orleans). University (New York City).
Married Lola Nelson, December 27, 1963.