Everette Lee DeGolyer

Everette Lee DeGolyer (October 9, 1886 – December 14, 1956), was a prominent oilman, geophysicist and philanthropist in Dallas. He was known as "the founder of applied geophysics in the petroleum industry", as "the father of American geophysics," and was a legendary collector of rare books.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 09, 1886
Birth place
Greensburg Kansas
Date of deathDecember 14, 1956
Place of death
Dallas

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