Edward F. Shover ’57

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Ed died Oct. 28. 2007.

While at Princeton, Ed majored in geology and roomed with Tom Magill senior year. After graduating he obtained a Ph.D. in geology in 1961 from the University of Illinois. He also served in the Army.

He was employed by Standard Oil Co. of Texas, then by California Research Corp. In 1965 he continued petroleum exploration with Chevron in Louisiana.

Ed remained single and did not return to Princeton. Little is known about his life after graduation.

Paw in print

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The cover of PAW’s February 2025 issue, featuring a photo of Frank Stella leaning back with his hands behind his head.