Echoes of Lloyd-Ricks-Watson Stories
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Mississippi State University; Mississippi State University--History; Mississippi State University--Employees; Mississippi State University. Extension Service; Agriculture; Agriculture--Research; Interviews; Agricultural extension workers; Mississippi State University. Alumni and alumnae; Lloyd-Ricks-Watson Building (Mississippi State, Miss.)
Description
Oral history; interview with Dr. Warren C. Couvillion, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Economics, May 7, 2012, Mitchell Memorial Library, Mississippi State University. Couvillion was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1940. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Louisiana State University, and his PhD from the University of Tennessee in 1971. That same year, he came to Mississippi State as an Assistant Professor. He later became an Associate Professor and then a full Professor in Agricultural Economics. He first worked with Livestock Marketing, but in 1975 began working with the Seed Technology Unit as a team economist. He also was a part of the Center for Security and Strategic Studies. Couvillion's research at MSU focused on Ag Marketing, Seed Marketing, and International Trade. He retired in June, 2002. In this interview, Couvillion talks about his history in Lloyd-Ricks, his past experiences with administrators in the building, his international travels, and the in
Contributor
Ballard, Michael B., interviewer
Date
4-13-2012
Time Period
2010-2019
Foramt (original)
oral history; 1 sound cassette (29 min., 54 sec.) : 1 7/8 ips; 1/4 in. tape
Format (digital)
MP3
Object Type
sound; text
Digital ID#
A12_19_Couvillion_Warren_audiotape
Relation
Deeply Rooted
Annotation
Location: Starkville (Miss.)
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
Recommended Citation
Echos of Lloyd-Ricks-Watson Collection, Special Collections Department, University Archives Division, Mississippi State University Libraries
Contact Information
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