OH 1130 | Oral History

OH 1130

Geophysicist. His recollections and experiences as a geophysicist in the oil industry. Employment with Geophysical Service, Inc., 1936-55; seismic crews and oil field contract operations; comments about Everett DeGolyer, Clarence Karcher, Eugene McDermott, Erik Jonsson; formation of Texas Instruments, 1952; technological developments in oil exploration; his role in Texas Instrument's decision to explore transistor and micro-chip industry; employment with Independent Geophysical Services, 1960-73; career as an independent consultant, 1973-85; legal ramifications involving the seismic refraction system; military uses of seismic technology; cotton farming; cyclical nature of the oil business.

About this Oral History

Physical Description 100 pp.
Terms of Use Open
Interviewer(s) John Daniels, Alvin Clement
Date of Interview July 13, 1996

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