Oral history interview with Earl Thomas, 1996 July 13.

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Oral history interview with Earl Thomas, 1996 July 13.

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Interview with Earl Thomas, a geophysicist, concerning his recollections and experiences as a geophysicist in the oil industry. Thomas discusses his employment with the Geophysical Service, Inc. from 1936 to 1955; seismic crews and oil field contract operations; comments about Everett DeGolyer, Clarence Karcher, Eugene McDermott, and Erik Jonsson; the formation of Texas Instruments in 1952; technological developments in oil exploration, his role in Texas Instrument's decision to explore the transistor and micro-chip industry; his employment with Independent Geophysical Services from 1960 to 1973; his career as an independent consultant from 1973 to 1985; the legal ramifications involving the seismic refraction system; military uses of seismic technology; cotton farming; and the cyclical nature of the oil business.

101 leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas. Oral History Collection.

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Business History Oral History Project.

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Clement, Alvin H.

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Daniels, John D. (John David), 1946-

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Thomas, Earl, 1909-

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Texas instruments incorporated

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Founded 1930, Geophysical Service; 1951, Texas Instruments. Provider of consulting and engineering services; manufacturer of computer components; electronic components; laboratory equipment; semiconductors. From the description of Archives. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154306188 Organized in 1930 as Geophysical Service, the company was formed to provide oil exploration services using the reflection seismograph. This technology used sound waves to look deep int...