J.S. Royds was an oil company executive. After graduating from the University of Colorado with a degree in civil engineering in 1938, he joined Continental Oil Company in 1939. He was general manager for exploration from 1957-1960, became a vice president in 1958, was manager of international exploration, acquisitions and production from 1965-1968, and was promoted to senior vice president in 1968.
From the description of Papers, ca. 1920-1975. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 28986877