Foster Morrell (1902-1972) was a geologist and petroleum consultant who began his career in the Oklahoma oil fields working for Comar Oil Company and Amarado Petroleum. He then joined the U.S. Geological Survey where he worked from 1927-1952, supervising oil operations on federal and Indian lands in Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. After retirement he worked as a petroleum consultant in Roswell, New Mexico.
From the description of Foster Morrell papers, 1923-1972. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 86175537