Homer DeGolyer collection, 1892-1963.

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Homer DeGolyer collection, 1892-1963.

Personal papers, photographs, clippings, correspondence and business papers related to the DeGolyer family, the 463rd AERO Squadron, Southwest Microfilm, Inc., Dallas history, the history of La Reunion colony including information about Victor Considerant and French Socialism, notes of an unpublished manuscript on William Becknell, circus history, the history of geology and petroleum exploration, Texas and United States history including extracts from Texas newspapers.

26 boxes.

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Becknell, William, 1787 or 1788-1856

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DeGolyer family.

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DeGolyer, Homer L., 1892-1963

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Homer Lewis DeGolyer (1892-1963) was the younger brother of Everette Lee DeGolyer, geologist and bibliophile. Homer DeGolyer's career included the roles of soldier, historian, and businessman. He was a pioneer in the field of microfilming. From the description of Homer DeGolyer collection, 1892-1963. (Southern Methodist University). WorldCat record id: 76701996 ...

United States. Army Air Forces. Bombardment Group (H), 463rd

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