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.