Department of GeologicalSciences Newsletter THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN No. 23, September1974 AUSTIN, TEXAS Awards Breakfast, AAPG Meeting, San Antonio

byE.C.Jonas

Where are you likely to find the greatest number of UT geology alums at any one time during the year? The annual meetingof the AAPG, of course. This was certainly true of the AAPG meeting this year in San Antonio, where you were sure to find several people you knew well from your own graduating class. In addition, there were all of those famous (and infamous?) geology alums that you read or hear about and always enjoy seeing. The best opportunity to hold any kind of department function of interest to a large number of geology alumni is certainly during the AAPG meeting. Awards presentations for the department have grown in number in recent years, and have in thepast been presented Don Winston, Ronald Marr, John Yeager, Jim Underwood, Charlie Yager, and O. Scott Petty at various times during the academic year. This year they were accumulated and presented at the breakfast held at the Palacio del Rio in San Antonio, Tuesday morning, April 2. the local committeehad sent out a call for students to help with registration, slide projection, etc., and offered free registration for their services. Carryalls shuttled back and forth between Austin and San Antonio for the several days of the meetings. Bob Boyer, acting as Master of Ceremonies at the break- fast, prolonged the suspense by opening the meeting with the customary Master of Ceremonies joke.Everyone clapped when it was finished— so as to get on with the main business of the breakfast awards. It seemed to take forever— for the introduction of all the faculty members present Bart Bar- Don Boyd, Harry Miller, Jr., Clem George, tholomew, Vie Baker, Virgil Barnes, Fred Bullard,Bob Folk, Edward McFarlan, Jr., Leon Byerly, Jr., and Ray Woods Chip Groat, Lynton Land, Ed Jonas, Ernie Lundelius,Wulf Massell, John Maxwell,Jim Sprinkle, and Jan Turk. The in- Suspense was running high at that breakfast for three troduction of the Geology Foundation Advisory Council different groups of people because of special awards to be presented. Graduate students hadbeen competingfor several weeks for the prestigious Petrography Award that was to be presented. Undergraduate students were wondering who would be given the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award. And,of course,facultymembers were eager to know who the students had selected to receive the Distinguished Teaching Award, sponsored each year by Carolyn G. and G. Moses Knebel. There was good representation from each of these groups at the breakfast. Graduate students and faculty members always attend AAPG in large numbers, but this Rizer Everett,Sam &Pat Wells, is the first year that manyundergrads have attended. They Earl Bescher, V. Zay Smith, Ken &Susan Longacre, were attracted to the meeting because it was nearby.Also Jim Evans and Bill St. John. 2 September,1974

definite contribution to the teaching in the department by providing living space and real geology for students to study during the summer 660 Field Course, wouldn't be eligible for the Distinguished Teaching Award because he isn't a member of the faculty. On the other side of the table sat Ed Owen, Bonnie Weise, Les Bowling, Ann Leary, Steve Clabaugh, Marge Wilson, Chris Henry, Bill Fisher, and Earle Mcßride. Now, by process of elimination,it wasplain to see that Bonnie would receive the Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award, because only undergraduate student Ray Burke, Mr.& Mrs.George she was the at the table. Marshall, Mr.& Mrs.Joe Ward ,Fred Bullard, Fredda She graduates in August and has practically a straight A Bullard Boeringa, and EdwardMarks averageinall of her course work. The samereasoning could — be applied to Chris who was the only graduate student at the Members who were present didn't take quite so long Ray head table. He was bound to be the recipient of the coveted Burke, Tim Denison, Clem George, Mose Knebel, 0. Scott Petrography Award. Petty, Scott Petty, Jr., Edd Turner, and Charles Yager. Bob then introduced Pete and Priscilla Flawn. Pete is still claimed as a member of our faculty although he is on "temporary assignment" (our words) as President of The University of Texas at San Antonio. He next introduced Mose and Carolyn Knebel and recognizedMose as the cur- rent recipient of the Sidney Powers Medal, the highest honor awarded by AAPG. Bob Boyer then reviewed the highlights of department activities for this past year. There are about 200 under- graduate geology majors and about 140 graduate students enrolled. The undergraduate advising office is in operation Faculty and wives at AlumniBreakfast with a full-time secretaryand Dan Barker serving as Under- graduate Advisor. Of course, nobody minded the delay to hear the good news that graduating seniors this year are each receiving several offers for employment, and all of the But who would get the Distinguished Teaching Award? offered salaries are high. About this time everyone had despaired of finding out Certainly Ed Owen deserves one if anyone does, and indeed quickly who the awardees would be and had been reduced he has received previous recognition for his service to the to trying to sort out in his own mind which person seated department and the Geology Foundation. Les Bowling at the head table would receive which award. At one side should have an award for his accomplishments as Chairman sat Scott, Wilson, Boyer, of the table Al Jack Betty S^m of the Geology Foundation Advisory Council for the last Ellison,Margaret Rust, Tom Leary, Ollie Owen, Will Rust, few years, but here again,he was not eligible because he is and Dottie Ellison. Al Scott had won the Distinguished Teaching Award last year, so he was ineligible for that not a member of the faculty. award again this year. Tom Leary, although he makes a By this time our attention was refocused on what was being said by the Master of Ceremonies. Al Scott had been introduced as the Chairman of the Graduate Studies Com- mittee, and he gave a short summary of the activities in the graduate program. Fifteen Ph.D. candidates are slated to receive their degrees this year, and eighteen Master's can- didates. Most of them are going into industry or some sort of governmentposition. Openings in the teachingprofession have dwindled this year to the extent that there are very few opportunities for the current graduating class.Bob Boyer Chuck Caughey, Ed Jonas, Tom Brown, Tom some of ac- Freeman, Myron Dorfman, John Cooper, Clyde Moore, Don then introduced Bill Fisher who reviewed the Reaser and Robert Williams tivities of the Bureau of Economic Geology including the Geological Sciences Newsletter 3 establishment of the Land Resources Lab under the direction of Jerry Wermund. Les Bowling wasintroduced and reviewed the accomplish- ments of the Geology Foundation in the absence of Advisory Council Chairman, John Loftis, who was unable to attend the AAPG meetings. Les discussed the Advisory Council's meeting with the students last year. This is an annual meeting that has been very successful in establishing com- municationand developing new ideas about both the under- graduate and graduate programs.In addition Les announced that a good deal of effort was being concentrated on the establishment of moreendowed professorships in the depart- ment. During Les's term of office as Chairmanof the Advisory Council,both the Alexander Deussen ProfessorshipinEnergy Resources and the Wallace E. Pratt Professorship in Geo- physics were funded and fund-raising for the Fred M. Bul- lard Professorship was established. Les pointed out that a special fund has now been established in the Geology Foun- minority dation for student recruitment. The Foundation still Chris Henry accepts the Petrography Award from maintains its activeinterest in development of a geophysics Bob Boyer teaching programat both undergraduate and graduate levels in the department. The suspense was still there when Bob Boyer finally an- nounced that the awards were going to be presented next. The outstanding undergraduate student was Bonnie Weise Taylor, Texas, just as wehad surmised. Bonnie comes from tion in August. Bob presented a certificate to Bonnie and shortly gradua- and indicated plans to be married after her announced that she would also receive a check to cover all her expenses while attending the AAPG meetings. The Petrography Award went to Chris Henry, as we had antici- pated. Chris received a certificate and a check for $1000 as the prize for being the best student petrographer in the department. The test he took to win this prize was taken by a number of students with varying degrees of expertise in the subjects of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic petrology. At this stage the only remaining mystery was therecipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award for the year. There were still several likely faculty members at the head table. Al Scott returned to the podium and after someintroductory remarks and a review of how the Distinguished Teaching Award beganlast year with generous support from Carolyn G. and G.Moses Knebel,announced that the award this year was to be presented to Steve Clabaugh. Steve has repeatedly received commendations for his excellent teaching, and it was nosurprise that hehadbeen named toreceivethisaward. It developed that not only was Steve being honored by this fine citation and award, but it was, in addition, his birth- day. The name of the winner of the award had been kept Bonnie Weise receives Outstanding Undergraduate Stu- a closely- secret dent Award guarded since the balloting was completed several weeks before. 4 September,1974

It was some 18 years ago that Bill Muehlberger took the first group of students to the Marathon Basin for Geo 660. Food, lodging and access to the surrounding ranches had from the beginning been organized by Tom and Ann Leary. For six weeks each summer, the Leary's prepare food for groups of students generally numbering 25 to 35, often giving up the privacy of their own ranch house to room the female students who take the field course, and pave the way with their neighboring ranchers for UT geology students to tramp across their property whacking

Steve Clabaugh proudly accepts the Carolyn G. and G. Moses Knebel Award in recognition of outstanding teach- ing performance

The next award was presented by Earle Mcßride, who was introduced as the faculty member most continuously responsible for the operation of the summer field camp in the Marathon Basin. Earle reviewed the history of summer field camps operated by the department through the years.

Ed Owen being congratulated by Jack Wilson

on rocks and making maps. In recognitionof these services through the years, Earle Mcßride presented to Tom and AnnLeary ahandsome plaque and very warm appreciation from not only those instructors and students involved in the course, but the entire faculty. Bob nextintroduced Jack Wilson,who presented Ed Owen a citation for his many contributions to the development of the graduate program at UT. Ed is writing a book on the history of the petroleum industry, and it will soon be published by AAPG. Many of the former graduate students who were at the breakfast could well remember chapters of Ed's book that he mimeographed and distributed on his weekly trips to Austin from his home in San Antonio. We miss Ed's visits and eagerly await the final chapters of the Earle McBride reads the inscription on the plaque book. he presented to Tom and Ann Leary The introduction of Sam Ellison began to unfold the final mystery of the morning. Sam reviewed the developments of Geological Sciences Newsletter 5

the geophysics program in the department and the strong influence Will Rust has had on this program. For many years the department had wanted to begin a geophysics pro- gram that would be more ambitious than the senior-level exploration geophysics course that was offered to geology and petroleum engineering students. As soon as Will Rust joined the faculty, progress began. He introduced new courses, Wulf Massell joined the faculty, and the Wallace E. Pratt Professorship in Geophysics became a reality.Now a whole new undergraduate geophysics degree plan is in the approval stagesincluding several innovative approaches. Several students have transferred to the department from mathematics and physics where they have obtained a very good background for geophysics training. Equipment has been donated from several sources, and we now have a seismic recording station in operation. Will is reluctant to take credit for all of this progress, but the fact remains that none of it had happened before he arrived. The plaque Sam Ellison presented to Will Rust is, of course, only a Sam Ellison presents plaque to Will and Mar- small recognition of the devotion and hard work that Will garet Rust has put into the development and expansion of our education effort.

Another Departmental First tion for more than 4,000 secondary school students. We look forward to holding the second session in the Spring The first Earth Science Teacher Day, held April 6, 1974, of 1975. was a great success. Forty-two junior-high school earth science teachers participated. The teachers were really kept busy with an activity-oriented program. Bob Boyer started UT Institute of Marine Sciences-Galveston Group the program with a slide presentation on remote sensing, Ewing, its applications to geology and environmental problems.Each Maurice J.Lamar Worzel and Joel S. Watkins of teacher received ten of his slides to use in their classes. Chip the Earth & Planetary Sciences Division of the Marine Bio- Groat talked to the teachers about environmental problems medical Institute at the University of TexasMedical Branch associated withmineral production in Texas. Following Dr. inGalveston initiated aprogram of 24-channel seismic-reflec- Groat's talk, the teachers worked on a land-use planning tion measurements across continental margins. exercise they could use in their classes. Lunch, furnished Dr. Ewing's unfortunate death inMay is a great loss, but by the department and catered by the "Colonel", was a program to its conclusion. relaxing, "get-acquainted" time. After lunch the teachers this will be vigorously pursued participated in a "potpourri session" consisting of eight The Earth and Planetary Sciences Division will be merged different activities taking place simultaneously— teachers with the Institute of Marine Science at Port Aransas on 1 moving from room to room to participate in the various September 1974 to form the University of Texas Institute of activities. These included: a study of moon maps, how to Marine Sciences. use rocks and minerals in the classroom, the techniques for A program of earthquake seismology and planetary making fossils for student use, photography of lunar photo- sciences under the supervision of Gary Latham and James graphs, and opportunities for audio-visual-tutorial and com- puter-assisted instructioninhigh school earth science courses. Dorman will also be carriedout at the Galveston Geophysical The teacher evaluations of Earth Science Teacher Day Laboratory as the Galveston group will be known after the were outstanding. We made some good friends for the de- merger. An anticipated 10 graduate students will be working partment, and we helped improve the earth science educa- with the group at Galveston this fall. Department News

the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences and Letters and held honorary memberships in such organizations as the Indian Geophysical Union, Royal Society of New Zealand, Sociedad Columbiana de Geologia, and Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists. Numerous medals were bestowed on him includ- ing the Arthur L. Day Medal (Geological Society of Amer- ica), Agassiz Medal (National Academy of Sciences), Wil- liam Bowie Medal (American Geophysical Union), John J. Carty Medal (National Academy of Sciences), Gold Medal (Royal Astronomical Society of London), Vega Medal (Swedish Society of Anthropology and Geography), Sidney PowersMemorial Medal (AmericanAssociation of Petroleum Geologists), Wollaston Medal (Geological Society of Lon- don), Alumni GoldMedal (Rice University), and the John Fleming Medal (American Institute of Geonomy and Na- tural Resources). Dr. Ewing's leadership will be sorely missed as the fledgingMarine Institute Program in geophysical studies of the oceans develops. However, we are all grateful that we W. Maurice Ewing 1906-1974 benefited by his professional wisdom and very warm person- ality during the past two years.

Dr. William Maurice Ewing, internationally-renowned geophysicist and oceanographer, died onMay 4th at the age Faculty and Staff of 68 after suffering an intercerebral hemorrhage the previ- ous week. At the time of his death, Dr. Ewing was Chief of the Earth and Planetary Sciences Division of the Marine Bio- Professors Institute, medical The University of Texas Medical Branch Daniel S. Barker, Ph.D., Princeton: Igneous and meta- Dr. at Galveston. Ewing was also a professor in our de- morphic petrology;experimentalphase relations of feld- partment, a title he held since he joined The University spars and feldspathoids; origin of granitic and alkalic System in June 1972. rocks; geochemistry. Prior to moving to Texas, Dr. Ewing was Director of the Virgil E. Barnes (Geologist, Bureau of Economic Geo- Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory of Columbia Uni- logy), Ph.D., Wisconsin: Stratigraphy, geologic map- versity. He held that position for more than 20 years and ping; tektites; directing compilation of Texas Geologic was instrumental in the founding of that Observatory in Atlas. 1948. During his long and distinguished career,Dr.Ewing W. Charles Bell (retired), Ph.D.,Michigan: Cambrian received nearly every major award in his research fields, and Carboniferous stratigraphy and biostratigraphy of based on his many contributions in the exploration of the central Texas. world's ocean basins and in the development and use of Robert E. Boyer (Chairman) (joint appointment: Pro- Ph.D., oceanographic instruments in the fields of seismic reflection fessor of Education), Michigan: Structural geo- logy; analysis of space photographs; remote sensing; and refraction, earthquake seismology, gravity, magnetism, earth science education. heat flow, echo sounding, ocean-bottom photography and L. Frank Brown, Jr. (Associate Director, Research, piston coring of ocean sediments. Among his long list of Bureau of Economic Geology), Ph.D., Wisconsin: Up- honors, Dr. Ewing or "Doc" as he wasknown to his many per Paleozoic stratigraphy; depositional systems; en- friends, was a member of the National Academy of Sciences, vironmental geology. Geological Sciences Newsletter 7

Fred M. Bullard (Emeritus), Ph.D., Michigan: Vol- graphy and paleontology Gulf Coast,U.S.A. and Mcx- canology. ico; detailed mapping of the area of the Balcones es- Stephen E. Clabaugh, Ph.D., Harvard: Metamorphic carpment; geology of the environmentof man. petrology and volcanic rocks of Texas and Mexico. Associate Professors Ronald K. DeFord (Emeritus), M.S., Colorado School E. William Behrens (Research Scientist,Marine Science of Mines: Stratigraphy and tectonics, southwestern Institute, Port Aransas, Texas), Ph.D., Rice: Coastal U.S.A. and northern Mexico; history of geology. and marine sedimentology. (Alexander Samuel P. Ellison, Jr. Deussen Professor- Ralph 0. Kehle, Ph.D., Minnesota: Theoretical struc- ship in Energy Resources), Ph.D., Missouri: Resource tural geology; active fault systems; geophysics; com- fuels, coal, geology— oil and gas, subsurface geology; puter applications; environmental geology. micropaleontology and biostratigraphy-foraminifera Lynton S. Land, Ph.D., Lehigh: Isotope geochemistry; and conodonts. diagenesis; low-temperature aqueous geochemistry. W. Maurice Ewing, Ph.D., Rice: Geophysics, marine Leon E. Long, Ph.D., Columbia: Geochemistry; isotopic geology, seismology. (Deceased, 1974). age and stable isotopestudies. William L. Fisher (Director, Bureau of Economic Geo- L. Jan Turk, Ph.D., Stanford: Hydrogeology; ground- stratigraphy logy),Ph.D., Kansas: Gulf Coast Cenozoic water quality; environmental and engineering geology. sedimentation; geology. and environmental Assistant Professors T. Flawn (President, The University of Texas at Peter Victor R. Baker, Ph.D., Colorado: Geomorphic proces- Antonio), Ph.D., Economic geology; en- San Yale: ses; paleohydrology; Quaternary and environmental public affairs. vironmental geology; geology and geomorphology. L. Folk, Ph.D., Perm State: Petrography and Robert Rolland B.Bartholomew (joint appointment: Assistant origin sediments, Tertiary sandstones of Gulf of Recent Professor Earth Science Education),Ph.D., Maryland: Paleozoic limestones of central Coast, Cretaceous and Science Education-curriculum development and teach- Texas; sedimentary properties in relation to geomor- ingmethods. (Promoted to Associate Professor for Fall, phology. 1974) Horton, Sr. (joint appointment: Professor of . Claude W. John L. Lufkin,Ph.D.,Stanford: Economic geology; ore Ph.D., Texas: Underwater acoustics; mag- Physics), microscopy. fluctuations; geophysical series. netotelluric time Wulf Massell,Ph.D., Indiana: Applied geophysics; seis- Ingerson, Ph.D., F. Earl Yale: Geological thermome- mic exploration and dataprocessing. hydrothermal studies; geochemistry; try; ore deposits: Douglas Smith, Ph.D., Caltech: Field, chemical and ex- minerals; petrofabrics; tektites; geo- gems and gem perimentalstudy problems igneous metamor- rocks; of of and chemistry of sedimentary studies of the Martian phic petrology; geochemistry. surface. James T. Sprinkle, Ph.D., Harvard: Primitive echino- (Graduate Adviser) (joint appointment: Edward C. Jonas derms; blastoids;Paleozoic stratigraphy and paleontolo- Education), Ph.D., Illinois: Electron and Professor of gy of the Rocky Mountains. x-ray diffraction of clay minerals;pyroclastic sediments Lecturers anduraniumdeposits. (Associate Ernest L. Lundelius, Jr.. Ph.D., Chicago: Vertebrate Charles G. Groat Director for Administra- tion, Ph.D., paleontology; Pleistocene faunas. Bureau of Economic Geology), Texas: Eco- geology; geomorphology; sediments; JohnC. Maxwell (William Stamps Farish Chair of Geo- nomic continental logy), Ph.D., Princeton: Regional tectonics. environmental geology. Langston, (Research Earle F. Mcßride, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins: Sedimentary Warm Jr. Scientist, Texas Memor- ial Museum), Ph.D., California,Berkeley: Paleontology processes and sedimentary petrology. William R. Muehlberger, Ph.D., Caltech: Tectonics; of lower vertebrates. McDowell, Ph.D., lunar geology. Fred W. Columbia: Geochemistry; William M. Rust (Adjunct), Ph.D., Rice: Geophysics. geochronology. Joseph IV, Alan Scott, Ph.D., Illinois: Biostratigraphy ;paleoe- H. McGowen (Research Scientist Associate J. Geology), Ph.D., cology; Recent marine environments. Bureau of Economic Texas: Coastal John A. Wilson, Ph.D., Michigan: Vertebrate biostrati- geology; coastal and fluvial processes; shoreline sta- graphy of theTertiary of Gulf Coastal Plain, West Tex- bility as related to sediment budget; facies and geome- as and Mexico. try of Holocene bay sediment. Owen, M.A., John L. Worzel (Acting Director, Geophysics Labora- Ed W. Missouri: D.Sc. (Hon.) Denison. tory, Marine Science Institute— Galveston),Ph.D., Co- Subsurface geology;history of geology. lumbia: Oceanography; geophysics; gravity at sea; Librarian seismic profiling. Barbara Chappell,M.L.S., Texas:In charge of Geology Keith P. Young, Ph.D., Wisconsin: Mesozoic strati- Library and map room. (Resigned December 31,1973). 8 September,1974

Technical Staff Vie, along with C. J. Sorenson (of the Geography De- G.Karl Hoops,M.A.,Texas: Rock and mineral analysis partment) and Ed Jonas, developed a new course, "Applied by standard methods; instrumental chemical analysis Soil Science— An Interdisciplinary Approach" for spring for trace elements. semester. He also taught Environmental Geology and Ad- HoraceT. Masterson,8.5.,St.Mary's University:Main- vanced Geomorphology. Vie attended the 4th Annual Geo- tains, designs, and builds electronic equipment. morphology symposia and presented a paper entitled "Ero- Rudolph Melchior,Instrument Maker: Constructs spe- sional forms and processes for the catastrophic Pleistocene cial laboratory and field equipment. Missoula floods in eastern Washington" and participated in Richard Morales,8.A., Texas:Thin sectionpreparation; the American Quaternary Association's 3rd Biennial Meet- petrographic and electron microprobe; ore microscopy ing at the University of Wisconsin in the summer as well samplepreparation;polished mounts and thin sections. as attending the GSA and AAPG national meetings. Vie led Salvatore Valastro, Jr., (Associate Director, Radio- a field trip for the Austin Geological Society where geo- carbon Laboratory), 8.A.. U. of St. Thomas: Radio- morphic and hydrologic features of the central Texas hill carbon assay of recent sediments, groundwater, paleo- country were studied. He even found time to lecture at botanical materials. Purdue University and present a paper concerning "Macro- Ernest E. Woehl, Mechanic: Maintains field equipment turbulent flood erosion onMars" at the GSA, Rocky Moun- and fleet of field vehicles. tain Section in April. This summer Vie had a grant to do Administrative and Secretarial Staff reconnaissance work of g^cial geology and fluvial terrace Nancy Bessent, Secretary, third floor faculty. sequences in northern New Mexico. Joyce Best, Administrative Secretary, Geology Founda- Oh yes, all this and becoming the proud father of a son. tion office. Vie did have a busy year! Marjo Carroll, Secretary, departmental office. Dan Barker served this year as Undergraduate Adviser for the Department a in handling our Cary Cooke, Secretary, departmental office. and did terrific job swelling undergraduate enrollment. He also taught the grad- Nargis S.Dossaji, Secretary, third floor faculty. uate course in Thermodynamics of Geologic Processes in Mary Gaddis, Administrative Secretary, Graduate Ad- the fall, and sophomore and graduate courses in igneous viser's office. petrology this past spring. One article, co-authored with Jane Graham, Senior Secretary, third floor faculty. PhD student Floyd Hodges, was published as a chapter Betty Kurtz, Senior Secretary, second floor facuHy. in a book on alkaline rocks, and an article on intrusive Donna Precht, Administrative Secretary,Undergraduate igneous rocks apoears in the new Ency^opsdia Britannica. Adviser's office. Dan attended the GSA meeting in Dallas and the New ] Mexico Geological in Socorro, where he Linda Roberson, Senior Secretary, Environmental Geo o- Society Meeting gave (co-authored gy editorial office. a paper with Leon Long) on the Trans- Pecos magmatic province. A few field trips to west Texas Lavergne Sanders, Procurement Officer. furthered his research in the Trans-Pecos, the first results Schroeder, Birdena Executive Assistant. of which are now ready for publication. The summer and fall promised to be busy. Late in June Dan left for a conference in Copenhagen, then he went to Faculty Activity Greenland to study the Ilimaussaq layered intrusion, and then he traveled through western Europe. With Geology Vie Baker was employed by the Bureau of Economic Foundation support and a University-granted research as- Geology during the fall semester to work on geomorphic signment for the fall semester, Dan hopes to put Trans- effects of Holocene flooding in central Texas. He also con- Pecos igneous geology into new perspective.Suites of igneous tinued on aNASA-sponsoredproject, StreamNetwork Analy- rocks chemically identical to those in west Texas occur in sis from Orbital and Suborbital Imagery, Central Texas, and several parts of the world. By comparing his observations presented the results at the 9th International Symposium on the deeply-eroded magma chamber in Greenland and on Sensing Ann Arbor, Michi- Remote of Environment in on young (down to 5,000 years old) volcanic fields in gan. He collaborated with D. J. Milton of the USGS As- Germany and France, withthe shallow intrusions and eroded trogeologic Branch on a study of fluvial erosion features on volcanics of the Trans-Pecos province, he should get some Mars as revealed by Mariner 9. Along with D. F. Ritter of into behavior of Southern Illinois University, Vie studied applications of much-needed three-dimensional insight the sediment transport theory to problems in Quaternary paleo- these magmas. The alkaline rocks are especially significant subduction, hydrology. Dr. M. M. Penteado, a post-doctoral fellow, because the magmas appear to be unrelated to studied geomorphic and sedimentological features of river and should eventually tell us much about the upper mantle floodplains in central Texas under Vie's supervision. beneath continents and far from plate boundaries. Geological Sciences Newsletter 9

Virgil Barnes, Frank Brown, Chip Groat, Bill Fisher In May, Bill moved into a new laboratory which he will and Joe McGowen continue their roles in the Department leave temporarily tospend the 1974-75 academic year teach- while employed in the Bureau of Economic Geology. Please ing on the Austin campus. Bill will teach a section of the refer to the Bureau news for details of their activities. course entitled "Introduction to Oceanography" each semes- ter. This is a popular freshman-level course which Lynton Rolland "Bart" Bartholomew had a great year. His ex- Land and Earle Mcßride initiated a few years ago. Bill will periences in earth science education continued to grow. In also teach a course inmarine science in the interdisciplinary to activities advising addition his normal of Loth under- Plan IIprogram for selected B.A. students.— graduates and graduates in —earth science education and Bill adds one other item: "Good news child is due at the teaching— in two subject areas geology and science educa- end of August." tion he initiated an Earth Science Teacher Day. Forty- two invited junior-high science teachers visited the depart- Charlie Bell spends most of his time at home where he ment and participated in a full program on earth science enjoystelevision and,especially, the visits ofhis manyformer education. This was really a "good day" and an expanded graduate students when they have the opportunity to come program is being planned for next year. Bob Boyer, Chip toAustin.Charlie continues to exercise daily and nowmanip- Groat, and graduate students in earth science education ulates very well,although when outside hishome he remains helped with Earth Science Teacher Day. in his wheelchair. On occasion, he comes on the campus, Bart and Ed Jonas continue to work with Computer- especially for Technical— Session presentations on the subjects Assisted-Instruction programs in geology. CAI lessons have he enjoys most paleontology and stratigraphy. His pene- been sent to Dartmouth, Oregon State, and the University trating questions keep the speakers alert,and it is obvious of Sao Paulo in Brazil. The Audio-Visual Tutorial (AVT) to all that Charlie has not lost his keen technique for asking program continues to grow, and the new AVT lab has been the questions that are most fundamental to the conclusions used extensively. During the summer Bart directed an In- presented. stitutein which eighteen teachers participated in a Geology Field Program supportedby NSF funds. The teachers spent Bob Boyer enjoyed a busy year of teaching, administra- six weeks collecting materials and photographing geological tion and, especially, the completion of several long-pending features. This material was then assembled into teaching projects. The OceanographyFact Book (Hubbard Press) was units so that the teachers could "take the field" back into finally written and readied for early fall publication. In his their classrooms. words, "This book was only 3 years overdue!" He also Bart and his wife, Jane,had amarvelous Christmas holi- finished five teaching packets, called SOLO-LEARN units, day trip to the west coast where they visited their three published by Ward's Scientific Establishment. Each unit con- children. A highlight was the gambling ventures at Lake tains a filmptrip, narrated scrint on cassette and a student Tahoe where their younger son resides. (No mention of the manual and is designed for individual student use. Subjects losses but at least he cameback withhis wife and car.) Last of this seriesinclude continental drift, ocean resources, and but not—least, Bart's promotion to Associate Professor came sources of energy. Theyarepreparedprimarily for secondary through truly this was a great year. schools although some units are used at the introductory college level. of BillBehrens continues his teaching marine geology at Bob taught Geology of Texas both semesters and his the Marine Institute at Port Aransas where he is based. He favorite course, E^mentary Field Geology, inlate May.Dur- reported on Baffin Bay Holocene developments at the Sym- ing the summer Bob helped Bart Bartholomew in the NSF posium on Interrelations of Estuarine and Continental Shelf Institute for teachers, emphasizing field aspects of earth Sedimentation in Bordeaux, France in July. Bill attended science, and then he and Bart team-taught a course in earth the Estuarine Research Conference at Myrtle Beach, South science for education majors. His teaching was interrupted Carolina in October and the GSA meetingin November. He by several trips to scientific meetings.As departmentalrepre- sentative he hosted a cocktail party at GSA, a luncheon at served as a session co-chairman at the AAPG-SEPM inApril. GCAGS (in Houston), and the Awards Breakfast at AAPG. Continuingresearchincludes tidal channel sedimentation and He says that visiting with alums is always the highlight of hydraulics with support from the Texas Parks and Wildlife these meetings. Bob also had an interesting trip to the Uni- and the renewal of his Coastal EngineeringResearch Center versity of Louisville— where he helped to "evaluate" the geol- contract. New research includes human usage, beach vege- ogy program there a new experience;he returned appreci- tation, and beach-volume changes, supportedby the National ating ourprograma greatdeal more.Bob's biggest thrill con- Park Service. Bill continues to be the Marine Institute's tinues to be his work with the Geology Foundation and the Boat Committee Chairman for the NSF Oceanographic Fa- "many alumni who show so much interest and enthusiasm cilities. for the Department." 10 September,1974

Fred Bullard taught his graduate seminar on volcanology Steve religiously attended Spanish classes this past year last fall to not only one of the largest but he says "one of and is now a fluent Spaniard. At least he can find the the best" classes he has had in the course. In between foot- nearest restaurant (?) on his frequent trips to Mexico. (To ball games in October, Fred gave a series of lectures at visit his students, so he says.) Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, as a part of their Honors program.During the spring he concentrated on the Ronald DeFord retired two years ago and became Pro- revision of his book on Volcanoes (which he says "hope- fessor Emeritus. Although he has taught no formal classes fully is nearing completion") but did give a seminar inFeb- since then, he still oversees the organization and operation ruary on volcanology at Sandia Laboratories, Albuquerque, of Technical Sessions (Geology 193). He also spends much New Mexico, for a group working on geothermal energy re- time in the libraries of the University looking into geohis- sources. He also attended the South-Central Section of the torical subjects; he is probably the department's most fre- GSA in Stillwater, Oklahoma in April and the AAPG in quent user of Interlibrary Loan. He is happy to report that San Antonio inMay.After abrief vacationto visit a daugh- Bob Merrill receivedhis Ph.D. inMay 1974. Bob wasHoover ter in Madison, Wisconsin in June, Fred returned to be in Mackin's student until Hoover's untimely death. Don Reaser his University office daily. had his final defense in July, and became Dr. Reaser in Although Fred is too modest to admit it, a reliable "leak" August. Other than his regular attendance at the University, tells us that Fred's book is the all-time best seller for the Ronald has been staying pretty close to home with Amma University of Texas Press. We therefore all eagerly await whose strength is meager,but with the aid of a wheel chair the revised edition. In order to concentrate on seeing— the they are able to attend almost everyhome football game in revision completed, Fred will forego teaching this fall but the fall. we all look forward to his availability to teach volcanology in September 1975 with the new book in hand. SamEllison has been busy teaching and researching dur- ing the past one-and-one-half years. Beginning general ge- Steve Clabaughis delighted to see the results of a pro- ology, Geology of Energy Resources, and micropaleontology gram of research on volcanic rocks of western Mexico pay- have been his courses. He attended the GSA meetings last ing off with completion of several theses and dissertations November and the AAPG-SEPM meetingsin April. He pre- by graduate students who have done their mapping there. sented a paper at those San Antonio meetings on "The Fred McDowell and Steve have received NSF funds for two Middle East as a model for future energy resources." Sam more years of study of the Sierra Madre Occidental in apparently is now "officially" the Toastmaster of the Year. which isotopic age determinations made in Fred's labora- Once again he was called on for that task and served as tory are an essential part of the work. During the spring the Annual Awards Master of Ceremonies at San Antonio they took four students on a week-long reconnaissance trip for the AAPG-SEPM Societies. Incidentally,he did a superb and, through central Chihuahua to the Copper Canyon areawhere job believe it or not, the famous Ellison jokes were mapping began during the summer. One of Steve's students really funny. He was the wind-up speaker at the University is currently studying the mineralogy of Mexico's leading of Tulsa's short course on Petroleum Geology in late Jan- pold mine at Tayoltita, and another gave a paper at the uary and was editor of Toward a National Policy on En- Dallas GSA meeting last November on the origin of the ergy and Mineral Plant Food Sources, published by the iron ore at Durango. Steve also presented the results of Bureau of Economic Geology. that study at the meeting of the Sociedad Geologica Mexi- Three Master's candidates are doing subsurface type of cana in Guanajuato in May. thesis writing, and three Master's candidates are doing Last fall Steve taught optical mineralogy andmetamorphic microfossil thesis writing. One Ph.D. candidate is doing petrology. During the spring he taught the rocks and miner- conodont research and one Ph.D. candidate is doing three- als course and an 8 o'clock section of freshman physical dimensional type of geological stratigraphy and structural geology. Steve says he never expected to find himself lectur- research. ing in the cold darkness before dawn, but Nixon's winter- Sam continues his campus activities, serving the Admin- time daylight saving trappedhim. Inspite of whathe termed istration with his years of University-wide experience. One disastrous lectures with both students and professor asleep, especially pleasing assignment is the Committee to establish he received the 1974 Carolyn G. and G. Moses Knebel an- a is nual award in recognition of outstanding teaching perform- faculty center. This now a reality as the Forty Acres ance! Selection for the Award is by vote of undergraduate Club (on Guadalupe) has been renovated and is now the and graduate geology majors. Al Scott, last year's winner University Faculty and Staff Club. Sam recalls chairing that of the Knebel award, made the presentation at the AAPG Committee several years ago and outlining the desires for alumni breakfast in San Antonio and sagely observed that this much-needed service to the Administration. Quite clear- it might have something to do with the supply of beer and ly, from all these activities, everyone can tell that Sam's hot peppers at student parties at the Clabaugh lake place. health is improving rapidly, for which we are all thankful. Geological Sciences Newsletter 11

Pete Flawn had an exceptionally busy year with several high honors bestowed upon him. Highlight was his election as a member of the National Academy of Engineering this spring. From June 30-July 13, Pete participated on a NAE panel for the Space Application Board in Aspen, Colorado, lie was also named to the Texas Constitutional Revision Commission and served as the Vice Chairman for its Educa- tion Committee. The Commission began its work in March of 1973, handling the difficult task of revising the constitu- tionadopted in 1875,and completed its assignment inMarch of this year. Pete was named an Advisory Trustee for the Southwest Foundation for Research and Education, a Trustee for the Southwest Research Institute (1973—76), and to the Board cient glacial sediments and distinguish them from turbidites, of Trustees of the Texas Military Institute (1974-77). He mudflows, etc. Bob continued his work in Caballos rocks in 1972, also became a member of the Board of Trustees of the So- collected with Earle Mcßride Italian carbonates ciety of Economic Geologists (1971—76) and a Board mem- collected with Assereto in 1973, Cayman Island beachrock ber of the Southwest TexasEducational Television Council. conglomerate collected with Clyde Moore in 1971, carbon- As a councilor of the Geological Society of America, he dating of mortar with Sam Valastro, and red desert sands serves as chairman of the Budget Committee. Other com- of Australia collected in 1965. "When do we ever catch up?" Italy mittee work includes the Special Advisory Committee, Texas Bob returned to with Earle Mcßride this summer— and Section of the American Institute of Professional Geologists, collected more rocks to sit around in drawers this time and the Mineral Resources Committee of the National Asso- radiolarian cherts! ciation of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. Claude Horton continues his geophysical activities with Numerous speeches are a part of Pete's life. Perhaps our department in addition to his full-time duties in the most notable was a presentation at the annual meetings of Physics Department. In November, Claude gave an invited the AAAS in Mexico City. The title of that talk was "Geo- paper entitled "Modern methods in data collection and logical Sciences in the Solution of Environmental Problems analysis of surface reverberation and of the associated water Resulting from Economics and Industrial Development." waves" at the 86th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of Let's not overlook the biggest accomplishment, and that is America inLos Angeles. He is amember of the Corporation developing the Graduate Program of The University of Texas of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and served at San Antonio where Pete continues to serveably as Presi- on the Visiting Scientific Committee for Woods Hole in dent.It is no wonder we see him too rarely,although he does May. In August, Claude attended the Second Workshop in serve on a few graduate student committeesand checks by Electromagnetic Induction in the Earth at Carleton Universi- the department on occasion. ty, Ottawa, Canada. Claude also continues his activities on several committees in our department is a frequent Bob Folk team-taught sedimentary textures with Earle and at Mcßride during the fall semester and also taught sandstone attendee Technical Sessions. petrography. In the spring he taught freshman geology and Earl Ingerson was a co-arranger and co-chairman with carbonates. He lectured at TCU, Vanderbilt, University of Kentucky's Sedimentology Conference and Michigan State. Ing. G. P. Salas of Mexico of the section on earth sciences for development of the Conference on Science and Man in He gave a talk at the AAPG meeting on paleo-environ- the Americas in Mexico City last summer; he delivered a mental geology (applied to archeology of the Hellenistic- paper sciences Byzantine site at Stobi, Yugoslavian Macedonia) and spoke before the earth section entitled "Geochemis- try origin hidden ore deposits." Earl at AAPG on curious carbonate paleo-speleothems of the of and the search for taught courses, Alpine Triassic. Articles came out on sandstones in the the Gems and Gem Minerals and Geochemis- try In Encyclopedia Britannica, natural history of calcium car- of Ore Deposition during the fall semester. the he team-taught a course in geochemistry with Long, bonate in the Journal Paleontology, and archeological spring, of a coursein metamorphic rocks with Land,and oceanography geology of Stobi, Yugoslavia. Sedimentology finally accepted with Jonas and Long. In November, he attended the meet- the heretical paper onroller vortices,and AAPG the accepted ings of the Second Latin American Geological Congress in the paper with Land on fresh-water dolomite. Lynton Sedi- Venezuela and presented an invited address entitled "Chem- mentary Geology will take the paper with A. Siedlecka on ical model for testing the role of subduction zones inmetallo- schizohaline environments. genesis." Following the sessions in Caracas, he visited the A new discovery was chatter-mark trails in garnets from iron deposit at Cerro Bolivar and collected a suite of ore glaciated areas, which is a great new way to identify an- samples and typical rocks of the region. 12 September,1974

InMarch, Earl attended the sthLunar Conference at the for petroleum. —During the spring semester he taught parts Johnson Space Center. In addition to hearing interesting of three courses freshman oceanography,geochemistry,and papers about the moon and getting moreinformationabout thenewly-organizedapplied soil science.Ed says, "Teaching studies of Mars, he attended ameeting of the Council of the one-third of three courses is twice as much work as teaching International Association of Geochemistry and Cosmochem- all of one course." istry. He is responsible to the Council for the activities of The spring was also a busy time for the USGS, student the Association's Working Groups on Hydrogeochemistry geology society, because of their hosting the field trip in and on the Geochemistry of Health and Disease.He is chair- central Texas for the Southwest Association of Student Geo- man of the Association's committee to suggest a program logical Societies.Ed, as faculty sponsorfor that group,helped in Geochemistry for UNESCO as well as a supervisor of the the members sweat out all the arrangements and problems organizationof the following symposia for the Association: for that big undertaking. Interaction of natural waterswith rocks,Prague (September 1974) ; Interaction of natural waters with living matter, Ralph Kehle spent the fall semester completing the data Yalta (Oct. 1974) ; Carbonatites, Brazil (May 1975) ; Geo- gathering and analysis for the AAPG Geothermal Survey of chemistry of natural waters, Burlington, Ontario (Aug. North America and the USGS-sponsored— study of stresses in 1975) ; and Geochemistry of Health and Disease, London the upper crust of the carth continental U.S. Ralphbegan (summer or fall, 1975). these projects some time ago and finished them while on a Earl continues to be involved with the Mariner project, one-half time research leave from the Department during which probably will be extended to include Mariner X pic- the fall semester. The remainder of his fall semester was tures of Mercury when they are released. He was very ac- occupied in a research capacity employed by the Bureau of tive in Phi Kappa Phi this year, serving as Past President Economic Geology. While working for the Bureau, Ralph and amember of the Executive Committee and chairman of co-authored a manuscript entitled "Potential Geothermal Re- the nominating committees for officers and faculty members sources of Texas" which will be published as a Bureau for the UT Chapter. Report of Investigation. Ralph organized the annual AAPG Research Committee special symposium entitled "The Geologic Significance of Geothermal Studies" and an accompanying short course on "Geothermal Energy." Both were given at the AAPG meet- ing in San Antonio and were well attended and highly re- garded by all. During the fall semester, Ralph found time to conduct field trips to—the Permian Basin and the Sierra Madre Oriental,Mexico this latter trip as aleader for the University Student Geological Society. In the spring Ralph returned to his teaching duties. He taught the introductory course in geology for engineers and a graduate-level course in engineeringgeology. He continues supervising several stu- dents and preparing results of his research for publication. This past summer Ralph was busily engaged in these activi- ties and in his personal consulting business.

Ed Jonas always enjoys the summer in Austin and the Lynton Land team-taught the freshman oceanography gems and minerals course which draws students from across course with Earle Mcßride and taught the sedimentary the entire campus. However last year he could hardly wait petrology part of the junior-level course in Sedimentary and for the summer to be finished because in October of 1973 Metamorphic Petrology in the spring as well as the fall. In the Clay Mineral Society held its annual meeting in Banff, the spring, Lynton offered his popular upper-division ocean- Canada. Beside the beautiful autumn mountainscenery there ography course, including the "Longhorn" trip, and the was the first snow of the season during the meeting.Ed and graduate course, Sedimentary Geochemistry. He attended the Arthur Ehlmann from TCU and Steve McLean, a graduate Penrose Conference in Vail, Colorado. Lynton presented student in this department, presented a paper describing an papers at the GSA and AAPG meetings, based on the sub- unusual glauconite from Puerto Rico. Ed taught the sopho- mersible research of two summers ago. He also presented a more course in crystallography and optical mineralogy with paper at the Southwest Geochemistry Symposium at Port Steve Clabaugh as well as the petrology of shales. Of course Aransas. The mass spectrometer laboratory is now capable he continues to act as Graduate Adviser, but he declares of oxygen-isotope measurements of oxygeninchert and other this will be his last year. In November Ed attended the silicate minerals. GSA in Dallas and led a field trip to east Texas which in- This summer Lynton taught an OTS course in tropical cluded much of the economic geology of that area except reef ecology in Jamaica during July and August. Lynton has Geological Sciences Newsletter 13 been busy with lab work and writing, has published two mucheffort as 11/2Ph.D. dissertations. AlthoughLeonmay papers, and all of this in the middle of house-building!The claim that our comments are premature, we have heard house is now complete and he and wife, Judy, are enjoying nothing but highpraise about Geology and predict its wide the Hill Country of far west Austin. acclaim as one of the finest suchbooks to be published. We note with pride that it is one— of the very few such books Warm Langston was appointed UT representative to the that isn't multiple authored testimony of the tremendous Association of Systematics Collections (ASC), anational or- effort Leon put into the writing and illustrations. ganization of institutions housing biological collections. He was elected Vice-President of the Society of Vertebrate John Lufkin taught a metal deposits course for the first Paleontology (SVP) and served as chairman of the So- time and Geology of Engineering during the fall semester. ciety's committee to advise the National Science Founda- In the spring, he was busy with a course incrystallography tion on the status and condition of vertebrate fossil collec- and optical mineralogy and one in ore microscopy. He at- tions in the U.S. He attended meetings of the GSA, ASC, tended several meetings this year, including GSA in Dallas SVP, and the SVP advisory committeeand chaired a sec- and the winter meeting of the American Mineralogists in tion of a GSA symposium on vertebrate paleontology as a Tucson in February. At the Rocky Mountain Section of the discipline in geochronology in Dallas. GSA in Flagstaff, he presented a paper entitled "Oxide Aided by the technical staff at the Balcones Research minerals inmiarolotic rhyolite, Black Range, New Mexico." Center's Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory which he di- He attended the Sociedad Geologica Mexicana in Guana- rects, Warm collected a large amphibian dinosaur skeleton juato, Mexico in May. He also attended a symposium on and parts of a gigantic flying reptile. The latter may have base metal and fluorspar districts in Socorro, iNew Mexico. had a wingspan of 40 to 50 feet and is at present by far John gave several other presentations, including a talk to the biggest flying creature known to science. His publica- the Austin Geological Society entitled "Tin deposits of the tions include "The crocodilian skull in historical retrospect" Black Range,New Mexico" and in Technical Sessions where inBiology of the Reptilia, and "Non-mammalian Comanche- he spoke on "Snoqualmie copper prospect, Cascades, Wash- an tetrapods" in Geoscience and Man. During the fall se- ington." He received a grant from the University Research mester Warm taught paleontology of the lower vertebrates. Institute (URI) to study the chemistry and mineralogy of His summer included one month spent in England and Eur- wood-tin in New Mexico as well as receiving a grant for ope to look at fossil crocodiles and sight-see. He has almost summer research leave from URI to finish research in the completed the reconstruction of the big dinosaur skeleton Black Range tin deposits in New Mexico. for the HoustonMuseum of Natural Science. John co-sponsored the Zeta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon this year, highlighted by a five-day field trip to Big Leon Long had a busy teaching schedule this academic Bend and west Texas over spring break. He also reviewed year. By the middle of summer, he had taught two courses the book, A Geology for Engineers by Blyth and de Freitas by himself, and had cooperated with Al Scott, Doug Smith, (Arnold Publisher,London). This summer, he remained in Earl Ingerson, Ed Jonas, Ernie Lundelius,Bob Boyer, and Austin finishing and writingup research on theBlack Range others in team-teaching sevenother courses!These included tin deposits. John has certainly been a welcome addition to the usual geochemistry, isotope geology, and giant intro- our faculty as it has been a good number of years since we ductory geology courses, and for the first time for him, had a "hard rock" economicgeologist teachingthese courses classes in oceanography and introductory field geology. and supervising economic theses on a full-time basis. Later, Leon and his family visited Great Britain. There they renewed old friendships, saw where they once lived in Ox- Ernie Lundelius was the Assistant Chairman during the ford, and collected samples from the Donegal granites (Ire- fall semester, as well as teaching the beginning historical land) for future research. geology course and his course in biometrics. During the repeated geology Last fall, Leon participated in the GSA meetings in spring, he the freshman historical course 397, - Dallas, and went on a field trip in Oklahoma. A major seg- and taught Geology Vertebrate Paleontology Mammals. During summer, ment of his research project in cooperationwith Dan Barker the he became a busy field course teacher. began elementary on alkalic igneous intrusions in Trans-Pecos Texas is fin- He with the field course and then directed our senior field program at the Leary Ranch near Mara- ished. Dan and he actually came close to accomplishing on thon during the second six-week summer period. Between schedule what they set out to do. these courses, Ernie spent some time in Chicago at the The big event this year was the publication by McGraw- Field Museum (of which he is an Associate) working on the Hill Book Company of Leon's new introductory physical- Australian Project. historical— geology— textbook, so long in preparation.Its title Ernie is now the President of the Texas Academy of Geology is accurate though rather prosaic, but the cover Science. As President-Elect, he organized the highly suc- design is a wild conception reminiscent of a Salvador Dali cessful program for the annual meeting which was held in painting. Leon says that writing the book took at least as mid-March in Denton, Texas. Now as President he can sit 14 September,1974 — back and relax his only concern being to figure out how the Academy can continue operating in the red! He gave lectures on Pleistocene Vertebrates at Lubbock at the Lubbock Lake Site Symposium and at Louisiana State University at their March symposium on Ecology of the Pleistocene. He also attended the American Quaternary As- sociation's meeting in Madison, Wisconsin in August as a discussant in the session on "Holocene Migration of Eco- tones." Ernie expresses one regret (?).His term on the Faculty Senate is now completed and he will have free time every Monday afternoon. He says we can't ever railroad him into that job again.

Wulf Massell kepta busy pace inoverseeing much of our geophysicsprogram.He attended the Society of Exploration Geophysicists International meeting in Mexico City during October and headed a committee that designed a new under- graduate geophysics option for geology majors. With the able help of our electronics technician,Pete Masterson, he GSA President John Maxwell presents special award to made the 24-channel seismic-recording instruments donated Marie Siegrist at Society's annual meeting to the Department by the former Petty Company operative. These instruments will be transported in a large air-condi- Maxwell served as President of the GSA until the tioned, dehumidified van which will enable several people John annual meeting in Dallas in November. His Presidential to participate and operate the equipment at a time (Wulf Address, which synthesized the work which he and his stu- claims the air-conditioning is necessary for proper equip- dents have been doing on the Franciscan of northern Cali- ment operation). Wulf is designing a portable, seismic- fornia, was superb. Definitely the best Presidential Address energy source utilizing 12-gauge shotgun shells directed in years (even if we are a bit prejudiced). is now vertically downward through a block of steel. We hope this John serving busily as GSA's Past President and member will take the place of drill rigs and dynamite. of the Council. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of of Wulf also attended the TexasAcademy Science meeting the American Geological Institute, the National Lectureship dealing problems. and gave a paper with seismic-refraction Committee of Sigma Xi, and the U.S. National Committee using He taught a new coursefor twelve students geophysical for Geodynamics of the National Research Council. John in field. Gravity, electrical, instruments the and seismic ob- gave several other talks,including to the Northeastern Section using servations were made the department's equipment. A of GSA in Baltimore, the Gordilleran Sectionof GSA in Las magnetic modelling study was also to undertaken demon- Vegas (at least he said that is why he spent four days strate interpretationprinciples of magneticand gravity maps. there), and at the University of South Carolina. His Presi- On several occasions the geophysics class met with Ralph dential Address, "Anatomy of an orogen," appeared in the Kehle's engineering geology class who provided the drill August issue of the GSA Bulletin. Other publicationsinclude holes and subsurface data used for subsequent seismic in- one on ophiolites (from the Symposium, "Ophiolites in the vestigationsacross the Balcones fault system north of Austin. Earth's Crust" held in Moscow during early June of 1973), The students prepared bedrock topography maps integrating a chapter entitled "Early western margins of the United electrical-resistivity data with seismic-refraction results. The States" in a forthcoming book onthe Geology of Continental 24-channel seismic-recording instruments proved to be the Margins, and an article on the new global tectonics for the highlight for most students. All equipment used in this new AAPG Memoir, Continental Drift, scheduled for 1975 pub- course was on display at the successful showcase exhibition lication. which featured our new geophysics program. John is perhaps proudest of the accomplishments of his This summer Wulf participated in a one-week SEG Aca- students during the past year. He has four Ph.D. candidates demic-Industry Liaison seminar to discuss university needs who completed their programs and all four have accepted versus industry needs for geophysical research and training fine job opportunities in industry. One Masters student also and attended a two-week geophysics short course at the completed her studies under John's supervision this year. University of Houston. Wulf spentmost of the summer work- John is spending the summer in California, continuing his ing for Petty-Ray Geophysical Company in Houston. field studies and working with several graduate students. Geological Sciences Newsletter 15

Earle Mcßride team-taught oceanography with Lynton ites have locally heated up). The patterns and timing Land, the sophomore course in Depositional Processes with of formation of folds in the mare basalt basins and asym- Al Scott, and the sedimentary rocks class with Bob Folk in metrical scarps in the adjacent lunar highlands fit the theory the fall semester. During the spring semester he taught the of a contracting (i.e., cooling) moon that is slowly receding Petrography of Sandstones and an extension course entitled from the earth. "Sandstones: texture, structure, composition and diagenesis" The desultory pace on Apollo reports was the result of at the Permian Basin Graduate Center inMidland. In addi- (1) teaching— the elimination of all old notes and texts so tion to this busy teachingload, he served as Assistant Chair- that there— was a fresh start. This caused a series of de- man to the Department during the spring. He attended the bacles tests that were either too long or too hard, exercises GSA meeting in Dallas and gave a paper with two students that had not been really well thought out, etc. Maybe next on results of experimental flume work; he also attended the year! (2) A Skylab study which was a late commitment and AAPG-SEPM meeting in San Antonio and served his final grewto alarge and fascinatingproject:theinvitation tolec- term as Secretary-Treasurer of SEPM. He gave talks at ture for one hour and propose visual observations projects Lamar University and the University of Houston. on "Fault Zones of the Earth" for the last Skylab crew. As a This summer Earle ventured to Italy to do field work on result of the nearly three months in space plus the ability the origin of alpine bedded cherts of Italy and Austria. As to ask them questions periodically,the astronautsmade many Earle puts it, "I'll serve as field assistant to R. L.Folk while significant observations and documented these with some solving the deep water origin of the Caballos novaculite." truly outstanding photographs. These Bill andhis co-workers Actually, Earle is using Bob as his interpreter. While Bob (UT grad students) analyzed— it is already obvious that spent the past year learning Italian, Earle concentrated on some of the nice map patterns of major fault zones are too growing a mustache and developing the technique for twirl- simple and some are downright misleading. Bill completed ing it. They obviously make a perfect pair of Italians. the Skylab reports in June concerning quick reconnaissance of the major faults in and near Honduras, Guatemala, and Fred McDowell has completed work on several projects adjacent terrain resulting from Skylab photography, ERTS including some 80 potassium-argon ages from the Francis- imagery, topographic mapinterpretation, and geologic map- can complex of the northern California Coast Ranges, closely pingprojects by anumber of students. coordinated with the mapping project of John Maxwell and potassium dating of the volcanic section of the northeast Will Rust spent quite a lot of his time and effort on Davis Mountains in west Texas. He wTas also involved in working as chairman of the Search Committee for the potassium-argon and detailed mapping of the volcanic rocks Wallace E. Pratt Professorship in Geophysics. By the be- of the Durango-Mazatfan section of the Sierra Madre Occi- ginning of the fall semester, a sizeable list of prospects was dental. All of these projects are currently beingpreparedfor in hand. The Committee reviewed this list and made dis- publication. In the beginning stages is the mapping, po- creet inquiries about many of those listed. Since the Com- tassium-argon dating, and geochemistry in the Chihuahua- mittee hoped that it might have the possibility of filling a Copper Canyon area of the Sierra Madre Occidental. Fred second position in another year or two, it chose to limit its attended the annual GSA meeting where he (along with direct approach to a small number of candidates. Such a list, Ph.D. student Don Parker) spoke on potassium-argon dat- including several men from the geophysical industry, was ing of the Davis Mountains and dating of the Durango- drawn up. From this list of outstanding candidates, Will and Mazatlan area. In May Fred attended the Mexican Geologi- Wulf Massell interviewed one particularly impressive pros- cal Society meetingin Guanajuato. pect at the meeting of the Society of Exploration Geophysi- During the summer, Fred attended the Central American cists inMexico City. He subsequently visited Austin and the Geology Society meeting at Teguciga^a where he compared department and seemed quite interested in the possibilities potassium-argon ages of Tertiary volcanism in westernMex- here. Unfortunately, unexpected administrative problems arose to offer has been de- ico with those in Honduras. Fred's tentative plans for Sep- and the opportunity make any layed until fall of 1974. tember 1974 include a field trip and meeting of the Inter- In addition to the Mexico City trip, Will attended the national Association of Volcanology in Santiago, Chile. celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Colorado School of Mines and the meeting of the Midwestern Geophysical BillMuehlberger continued his lunar work at a desultory Societies held in conjunction with it. He also attended the pace, and completed it this summer during a two-month AAPG meeting inSan Antonio,where he was very pleasantly colleagues Geological crash program with his of the U.S. surprised by being given a plaque inrecognition of his work Survey's Astrogeology Flagstaff, Center of in Arizona. He— in connection with the geophysical program. He taught a was finally able to do structural geology on the Moon! course on mathematics for geologists this spring, which he and the contractiontheory works on the Moon (ithas been enjoyed.This summer Will spent most of the timein Austin, coolingfor the last 2.5 b.y., exceptfor the spots that meteor- gettingready for the fall and enjoying his lake home. 16 September,1974

Al Scott found this to be the year for attending meetings. volcanic rocks and collecting samples, and part of the During the fall, he gave papers (with Joe McGowen of the summer in Austin continuing laboratory studies of them. Bureau of Economic Geology) at the InternationalEstuarine The work may contribute both to our knowledge of the Conference in South Carolina and at the Geological Society mantle and to our understanding of the tectonic history of of America meeting in Dallas. He also attended the Hous- the Colorado Plateau. ton meetingof the Gulf Coast Association of Geological So- Let's not forget the most important item, Doug and wife cieties. This spring Al presented a paper as part of the delta Jean became the proud parents of a baby boy this past symposium at theAAPG meetings and met many old friends June. in San Antonio. In addition to formal meetings, he visited several other geology departments and research labs. Last summer the coastal field course taught by Al and Joe McGowen worked out of the Florida Keys. Living ex- penses for students were kept to an absolute minimum ($1 per day for housing and $1.50 per day for food). In case you are wondering, the latter figure does not include liquid bread (beer) but does include numerous snails and other critters that found their wayinto the pot. This summer the course was based at Port Aransas and was housed in the new facilities of the University's Marine Science Institute. Al taught the introductory geology course withLeon Long in the fall semester. After 20 semesters, Doug Smith took over Al's Geology 303 teaching duties in the spring. The fall semester also included sharing teaching responsibilities with Earle Mcßride in the sophomorecourse in depositional processes. Al also taught the graduate course in clastic de- positional systems with Frank Brown and Bill Fisher. The spring load was alittle lighter but included a new course in carbonate facies with Don Bebout of the Bureau of Eco- Jim Sprinkle kept up aharried pace throughout the year. nomic Geology and another section of the depositional pro- In the fall he taught Paleobiology (formerly the invertebrate cesses course. paleontology course) with an enrollment of 62 juniors,nearly This summer included quite a helping of field work. Al all geology majors, and the graduate paleontology course. gained his usual five pounds teaching the Fredericksburg Historical geology and a graduate seminar in advanced paleontology were spring taught. part of the elementary field course (with German andMexi- semester courses he Then in the latter part of the summer, Jim teamed with Ernie can food and Shiner beer at $4.00 per case, what do you Lundelius to teach the senior field course in west Texas. expect?). After the Port Aransas coastal course. Al checked Jim did his share of traveling;he attended the GSA meet- several of his graduate students in the field and .visited ings in Dallas where he co-chaired a paleontology session, other areas. the South-Central GSA meetings in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and the AAPG-SEPM meetings in San Antonio. Duringpart Doug Smith taught introductory geology and an under- of the University spring vacation, Jim visited the Oklahoma graduatecourse in igneous petrology. To help graduate stu- Geological Survey in Norman where he packed and brought back a very large collection of Ordovician echinoderms from dents use the microprobe and the new x-ray fluorescence the Arbuckles. Jim tells us this is his nextbigproject.Early unit,he developed a course in analytical techniques in geo- summer was spent collecting Cambrian echinoderms in the chemistry. Dougbegan his study of kimberlites and associ- Rockies. ated volcanic rocks in northeastern Arizona. Ants do a He also published two papers and a review during the thorough size-sorting job to form anth^ls rich in exotic year and tells us he has two other papers and three chap- mineral grains on the kimberlites,but they have not brought ters for the Treatise volume on crinoids in press. With all up diamonds. Either no diamonds are present, or the ants these activities Jim found time to talk in Tech Sessions on possible relationship are holding them back for a better market! The kimber- the of echinoderms and chordates and at the Williamson County Gem and Mineral Show on early lites appear to sample a complete section from the upper echinoderms (mineralized replacements, we presume). Not through crust, however, they mantle the entire and contain to be outdone by either Vie Baker or Doug Smith, Jim and a fascinating array of rocks. —Gloria Sprinkle enjoyed the excitement of their first arrival Doug spent part of the summer in the field mappingthese a baby boy in December. Geological Sciences Newsletter 17

scription. The mural was paintedby Margaret Colbert, artist and wife of E. C. Colbert of Flagstaff, Arizona. A small grant from the University Research Institute en- abled Jack to hire three student assistants to pick teeth. The "basal conglomerate" of the Tertiary in the Aqua Fria area has produced the first early Tertiary micromammal fauna in Texas. He says that we now have possums, insectivores, primates,rodents and abat representedby individual teeth. Last summer's prize was the skull and jaw of still another early Oligocene primate from west Texas. These were found by Margaret Stevens while Jack was in Europe. The pri- mate is another new one and it looks like its closest rela- tives are European. Turk received several importanthonors this past year. Jan was also a busy teacher this year with courses in In late fall he was named Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Jack introductory historical geology, a graduate seminar in verte- Geology by Springer-Verlag of New York (see separate brate paleontology and the junior-level stratigraphy course. article elsewhere in this Newsletter) and became the first He returned to the boneyard again this summer. Most of recipient of a grant from the Carolyn G. and G. Moses June was spent collecting with the field crew of Margaret Knebel Fund for innovative teaching improvement. The Stevens,Bob Rainey, the Head Preparator at the Vertebrate grantprovided Jan with a reduced teachingload during the Paleontology Laboratory, and helping with the field work spring semester so that he could develop new teaching ma- of two M.A. candidates. terials for his courses in geohydrology. During the fall se- mester Jan taught a graduate course in hydrogeology and a section of Geology for Engineers. Joe Worzel served as Assistant Director of the Earth and Planetary Sciences Division of the Marine Biomedical In- Jan continues his productivity at a high pace. By late stitute at Galveston. He participated in twomajor sea cruises summer five Masters and one Ph.D. completed their degrees as Chief Scientist and assisted in arranging for taking data under his supervision this year.He attended aPenrose Con- and analyzing it for the first 24-channel, common depth- ference in Vail, Colorado, on "Earth Sciences and Environ- point seismic-reflection apparatus in use in the non-profit mental Decision-Making," chaired a session onhydrogeology community. Two sections across the Sigsbee scarp are now and land use at the GSA meetings and presented an invited being prepared for publication. He also continued studies paper there onlanduse planning for the San Antonio Ranch, on the continental margins,salt tectonics, the Sigsbee scarp, Newtown, and attended the AAPG meetings. He remains ocean basins, and the Campeche scarp. supervised the busy as a committeeman, serving as chairman of the De- Joe operations,maintenance and cruise planning of the R/VIda partment's Awards Committee. This group screens all grad- Green, a 135-foot research vessel owned and operated by uate student applicants for teaching assistantships, scholar- the Earth andPlanetary Sciences Division. Equinmentadded ships and other awards. In addition Jan served as program to the R/V Ida Green includes: 12-khz sounding, 3.5-khz chairman for the Austin Geological Society and organized sonoprobe, single-channel seismic reflection, 24-channel seis- 3 3 a fine series of speakers for the noon luncheon meetings mic reflection,I— sin 4000 psi air gun, 2— 3oin 4000 psi air 3 held by the Society. gun, 4— 1600in 500 psi air guns, 4 air compressors 90 fts/mm free air up to 5000 psi, nuclear resonance magneto- A variety of consulting jobs also occupy Jan's time. He meter,hydrographic winch and wire. says he now has four cases resulting in litigation— one feed- Joe presented papers at several meetings including the lot pollution program, a salt water—pollution case, a mineral SEG inMexico City, the GCAGS in Houston, the first Orbis case, landuse-planning reserve— taxation and a lawsuit in Scientiae at the University of Miami, and the Reunion of Federal court. Sounds like Jan needs to be only half geolo- Geological Societies of Central America. Papers submitted gist and the other half lawyer! for publication are in the Volume on Continental Margins, first Orbis Scientiae, Transactions of the Gulf Coast Associa- Jack Wilson spentlast Christmas "vacation" in westTexas tion of Geological Societies, and Offshore Technology Con- with Margaret and Jim Stevens of Lamar Tech. He again ference. He also assisted in setting up the laboratory struc- repaired the Fossil Bone Exhibit inBigBend National Park. ture, locating staff members, organizing the Industrial As- This was a site Jack discovered in 1952 and the Park Ser- sociates program and planning the new building. On May vice developed it into anin situ exhibit. Ithad been broken Ist, 1974, Joe was named Acting Director of the Earth and into several times, but is now fixed up with a new mural Planetary Science Division. In this capacity he arranged in the background and a solar-battery operated taped de- the move into their new building at Galveston. 18 September,1974

Departmental Speakers

Each year the department has a large number of guest lecturers. Some come from other departments on the cam- pus, most from other universities, some from overseas, and occasionally one from our own faculty. The lectures areordi- narily given at Technical Sessions before the entire faculty and student body, as well as any interested visitors. Geolo- gists in Austin are always cordially welcomed at these lec- tures, and we try to publicize the subject matter and times for each lecture as far in advance as possible. Anyone inter- ested in receiving a specialnotice (otherthan announcement in the University Calendar) should call or write to Mary Gaddis, who distributes the notices. Speakers always include as manyAAPG distinguishedlec- Keith Young taught courses in environmental geology at turers as we can arrange.We were fortunate to have Hunter both the introductory and upperdivision levels.In the spring Yarborough return for still another of his stimulating series semesterhe taught a graduate course which,it ishoped, will of lectures. Our visitor program was highlighted with two lead to the publication of "A Guide to the Geology of Aus- short courses presentedby Dr.Keith E. Chave and Dr. K. 0. tin," with some of the chapters being written by graduate Emery. Each presented a series of lectures for a two-week students. In November Keith attended the GSA meeting period. Dr. Chave, Professor of Oceanography at the Uni- in Dallas and chaired a session on environmental geology. versity of Hawaii,entitled his short course "Diagenesis and At the AAPG meeting in San Antonio in April he chaired Preservation of Biological Materials." The course included a sessioninpaleontology. In May he attended a 3-day meet- coverage of carbonates, phosphates and silica. Dr. Emery, ing in Kerrville with a University groupstudying appropri- Senior Scientist with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, ate curricula in environmental science. focused on aspects of marine geology and ocean resources. Keith continues as a member of the library committeesof Hepresented several lectures on the continental margin and both the mainUniversity and the department, as well as the petroleum accumulation and included such subjects as "poli- promotion and tenure committee of the College of Natural tics and oceanography" and "unconventional fuel resources Sciences. There have also been many graduate student com- of the ocean." Both lecture series were attended by interest- mittees, including a PhD committee at UT-Dallas. He re- ed graduate students and faculty alike and providedvaluable mains an associate editor for earth sciences on the Texas current information not otherwise available to us. Other Journal of Science. speakers, their affiliations, and the subjects of their talks In association with theAAPG Edwards field trip in April, were: Keith prepared a paper entitled "Ammonite localities of the Dr. Allen Agnew, Director Water Resources Center, Wash- Edwards Plateau" and he had alarge paper on the Trinity ington State University.— "National Water Commission ammonites in Texas in Geoscience and Man. This volume recommendations A major overhaul." This was co-spon- was published for the field trio into Trinity rocks following sored with the Dept. of Civil Engineering. the annual meeting of theAAPG-SEPM inSan Antonio. The Mr. John J. Amoruso, AAPG Distinguished Lecturer, geology is com- manuscript for the environmental of Austin "Smackover Trend from Mexico to Florida." pleted and will be published in the near future by the Mr. Clement H. Bruce, AAPO Distinguished Lecturer, Bureau of Economic Geology. "Pressured shale and related sediment deformation: mech- With an expanded summer teaching program in geologi- anism for development of regional contemporaneous cal sciences, Keith was involved in three summer courses, faults." "'~R that included a stint on the elementary field course and a Dr. B. Clark Burchfiel,Departmentof Geology,Rice Uni- short stay in the Fredericksburg area, which Keith says versity, "Geology of Romania and surrounding area." was "a welcome change from the office and the long seige Dr. Jon Claerbout, Department of Geophysics, Stanford of work on my book during the past year." The book, —of University, "Improvements in seismic interpretation by course, is the environmental geology text entitled Geology data processing." The Paradox of Earth and Man, now awaiting publication Dr. Edward Cotter, Department of Geology and Geo- by HoughtonMifflin in January 1975.Keith aleo started pre- graphy, Bucknell University. "Deltaic deposits in the Up- paring a course in geology and biology as a basis for land- per Cretaceous Ferron Sandstone of Utah." use planning, to be taught for the first time in the spring Dr. George H. Davts, Department of Geosciences, Univer- of 1975. sity of Arizona-Tucson. "Polyphase folding of a strata- Geological Sciences Newsletter 19

bound massive sulfide deposit," also, "A kinematic ap- Dr. Samuel M. Savin,Department of Geology, Case West- proach to distinguishing gravity vs. thrust folds." ern Reserve University, "Marine temperatures during the Dr. Stanley N. Davis, Department of Geology, Indiana Tertiary," and "Oxygen isotope geothermometry of diage- University at Bloomington, "Recent advances in research netically altered shales." on the hydrology of volcanic terranes." Dr. David N. Schramm, Department of Astronomy and Dr. KenDickinson,U.S. Geological Survey,Denver, Colo- Physics at UT Austin,"Age of the elements." rado, "Diagenesisand the occurrence of uraniumin rocks Mr. Donald Seely,Mr. Peter Vail,Esso Production Re- of Jackson age, south Texas" (a preliminary report). search Co., Houston, "Fore-arc structure." Dr. Gary Ernst, Geology, W. Chairman, Department of Dr. Nicholas M.Short,NASA Goddard Space Flight Cen- University of California, Los Angeles, "Alpine metamor- ter, Greenbelt, Maryland, "Geologic application of ERTS phism," also, "Blueschist metamorphism and plate tec- imagery." tonics." Sorenson, of Geography,UTAus- Dr. William E. Galloway, Group Supervisor, Exploration Dr. Curtis J. Department "Soils, in vicinity Research Division,Continental Oil Company,Ponca City, tin, paleosols, and paleoclimates the of the forest tundra ecotone of central Canada." Oklahoma, "Seismic stratigraphic model of an upper Pennsylvanianshelf edge: easternAnadarko Basin." Dr. J. FredStone, Senior Paleontologist, Exploration Serv- Dr. Lewis B. Gustafson, Assistant Chief Geologist, Ana- ices Center, Stratigraphic Laboratory, Mobil Oil Corpora- conda Company, "Evolution of porphyry copper minerali- tion, Dallas, Texas, "An introduction to palynology and zation at El Salvador, Chile." its stratigraphic application." Dr. Martin Halpern, Department of Geological Sciences, Dr. John Suppe, Department of Geological and Geophysi- UT-Dallas, "Ages of plutonic rocks of southern Chile re- cal Sciences, Princeton University, "Regional topography, lated to geochronologic provinces of southern South seismicity, volcanism, and the present-day tectonics of the America and plate tectonics." western United States." Mr. Frank Hermes, AAPG Distinguished Lecturer,— "Dep- Dr. Thomas L. Thompson, AAPG Distinguished Lecturer, ositional anticlines of deep environments past success "Application of plate tectonics to petroleum exploration at and future exploration." Continental Margins." Dr. Paul Hoffman, Canada, Geological Survey of Van- Dr. Klaus-Warner Tietze, Phillips University, Marburg, couver, 8.C., "Aulacogens: orogenic belts of vertical tec- Germany, "Geology of Greece." tonics and their relation to continental break-up, with an Dr. Harry A.Tourtelot,U.S. Geological Survey,Denver, example from the Proterozoic of Great Slave Lake, Can- Colorado, "Urban environmental geochemistry." ada," also, "Modern algalmats of Australia, Persian Gulf Mr. Yarborough, Geological Scientist, and Bahamas, and the interpretation of ancient stromato- Hunter Senior lites." Exxon,U.S.A., presented a special lecture series on as- Dr.M. King Hubbert,AAPG Distinguished Lecturer, "The pects of petroleum and natural gas as related to plate world's energy economy." tectonics and global phenomena. Dr. Zophia Kielan-Jaworowska, Paleozoological Institut Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland. Dr.Kielan- Jaworowska presented an illustrated talk on the results Teaching Assistants of her expeditions to the Gobi Desert and of the collect- ing of late Cretaceous dinosaurs and earlymammals. Ray Mr. C. Lewis,President,Professional Portion, AAPG, Olusegun Agagu Michael A. Jordan "Professionalism in petroleum geology." Jane K. Anepohl Steven G. Katz Levy Dr. HaroldMasurs(ky, Chief Scientist for the Center of As- Gerald L. Bartz Susan S. trogeology, U.S. Geological Survey, Flagstaff, Arizona, Robert L. Boyce Melanie C. Lewis also AAPG Distinguished Lecturer, geologic Thomas W. Broadhead Mark W. Longman "Mars his- Arthur W. Browning Richard P. McCulloh tory and processes." John E. Bumgardner Dawn G. McKalips Dr. Richard Mitterer,Universityof Texas at Dallas, "The A. Timothy Cejka Steven A. McLean precipitation of calcium carbonate as controlled by or- Frank G. Cornish Patricia A. Mench ganic complexing." Paul A. Demmer Kenneth E. Nemeth John E. Edwards Clair R. Ossian Eldridge Moores, Department Geology, Dr. M. of —Univer- Stephen D. Etter Donnie F. Parker sity of California, Davis, "Travelsin CentralAsia Ophio- Richard N. Fiore Walter C. Parrish lites Ihave known." Deborah M. Fritz Michael Pattarozzi Dr. John H. Moss, Professor of Geology and Director of Russell W. Graham Michael P. Plamondon College, J. Michael Green Vivienne M. Reed Environmental Studies at Franklin and Marshall Paul R. Gucwa Alexander W. Ritchie "Unusual characteristics of the Hurricane Agnes flood, Eric P. Gustafson Gregory L. Tipple Conestoga Drainage Basin, Pennsylvania." Christopher D. Henry David H. Walz Special News

Muzo Emerald by G.M.Knebel

On November 24, 1973 the department had a pleasant surprise visit from Mrs. 0. C. (Kate) Wheeler and her son Joseph Orby, withhis wife Karlene and their four children. For some time we had been hoping for the visit, but it materialized so quickly there was hardly time to have the department properly represented.Fortunately Professor Ron- ald DeFord, Dr. Robert Boyer, and the writer and his wife were able to meet the Wheelers upon their arrival at the Geology Building. The occasion was the presentation to the Department of Geological Sciences of a fine specimen of emerald crystals with its background of white quartz and calcite. Joseph Orby Wheeler is with ARCO in Houston; Joe Mrs. O. C. Wheeler G. Knebel admire Muzo earned his MA degree at The University of Texas in 1956. and Moses emerald specimen Unfortunately Mrs. Wheeler's other son, Charles Bowen Wheeler, of Esso Inter-America of Coral Gables, Florida could not be with us,but he did send a detailed Field Guide since but profits have largely been marginal. At present the Book on a trip to the Muzo mine dated 1961. Muzo mine is being administered by the Banco de la Re- publica Before his death in 1970 (please refer to the "InMemor- which not only supervises the mining operations but iam" on Orby Clinton Wheeler in the 1971 Newsletter), also controls the cutting and sales of the stones. Government is for of these stones, Jimmie (0.C.) gave the crystal to his wife Kate saying he permit required the export precious many transported illegally. would like for the specimen to be placed eventually at Stan- but of them are mined and ford or the University of Texas at Austin. During1973 Mrs. The emeralds occur in the middle part of Lower Creta- Wheeler decided upon the Austin location. So the Wheelers ceoussedimentary section. Theyaregenerally foundincalcite were here to present the specimen which was gratefully ac- stringerssurrounded by dark, highly carbonaceous limestone. cepted by Dr. Boyer. They are believed to be of hydrothermal origin but this is The emerald is from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia not certain. about 103 miles north of Bogota on the western slope of The specimen is now on display in a wall cabinet on the the Cordillera Oriental at an elevation of 800 meters. Muzo first floor of the Geology Building near the Administration emeralds are of a superb deep green color with fiery bril- offices. It is nearly a foot long and more than 6 inches tall. liance, and are the finest in the world. It is reported that in There is a very striking cluster of well-formed emerald crys- the days of the Spanish Conquest fortunes inemeralds flowed tals about 2 inches long near the upper left margin of the into Spain like rivers of treasure. specimen and another cluster about an inch wide on the right. The mines have been known for a reported 1000 years. Several other groups of crystals are present, and all The Colombian Indians of pre-conquest times highly es- of them arebrilliant chrome green, transparent gemmyma- teemed the emerald for its hardness, brilliance, and ability terial of excellent quality for cutting. The matrix is spark- to take a high polish. They used the gemstone for personal ling white quartz and calcite in which a few angular frag- ments of dark grey carbonaceous adornment, as an offering to their gods, for burial with the limestone are included. dead, and as an article of trade. Some emeralds travelled In the early 50's members of the Exploration Department through countless exchanges into the hands of the Aztecs of the SONJ (now Exxon) affiliate operating in Colombia Wheeler, and Incas. conceived the idea of providing Jimmy then Vice President of International Petroleum Corporation and a resi- The Spanish Conquistadors first learned of the existence dent of Coral Gables, Florida, with a Colombian memento. of of Bogota when they conquered the emeralds north the The objective was to provide something typically Colombian agricultural in They difficulty in Chibcha Nation 1538. had which could be interpreted both as a token of esteemby his penetrating the Muzo Territory and did not capture it until colleagues and, at the same time, a contribution from the 1559. Colombian Government's geological fraternity in recognition Mines in the area have been periodically worked ever of his contribution to Colombian geology. Jimmy had not Geological Sciences Newsletter 21 only published a definitive work on the stratigraphy of the MiddleMagdalena Valley but also contributed greatly to the development of Colombia's largest oil field, La Cira y In- fantas. Through the good offices of Luis G. Morales, then a sectionhead in the Geological Department of the Colombian affiliate, and Dr. Miguel Alvarez U., Director of the Muzo Mine exploitation, this fine emerald specimen was obtained. It was presented to Jimmy in 1953 in the name of the In- tercol Exploration Department and the Colombian Ministero de Minas y Petroleos. Jimmie Wheeler was a loyal supporter of the Geology Foundation. He was a charter member of Zeta chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon. It is only fitting that his emerald Three students study at AVT carrels while specimen should rest in a place where he received his early Bart Bartholomew observes geological training. We are very thankful to Mrs. Katherine Wheeler for her gift to the Department. "As long as rivers shall run down to the sea or Department Establishes AVT Lab shadows touch the mountain slopes, or the stars gaze on the vault of heaven, so long shall— your The major function of the Audio-Visual-Tutorial (AVT) honor, your name, your praises endure." Virgil laboratory is to learn how to make efficient use of new ed- ucational media techniques in geology instruction. The AVT SGE Enjoys Active Year lab demonstrates the department's intention of providing Zeta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon (SGE), the na- the best possible instruction for our students. tional geology society, enjoyed a busy year beginning with Several different educational programsare using the AVT the annual party at Dr. Clabaugh's "ranch" on the Peder- lab. The individualized study carrels are designed to show nales River in early September 1973. The chapter then 35-mm slides which are advanced automatically by the tape began two important projects during the fall semester. The recording carrying the instructor's message. Students en- first was a comprehensive directory of graduate students, rolled in Geology 361K, our new environmental geology faculty, and staff in the department that we feel will help course for general education students, areassigned one AVT facilitate communication. This directory was completed lesson each week. At the present time this is the only course and made available at nominal cost to interested persons in on the UT Austin campus using this instructional technique. late fall. The second has been the writing of a guidebook on Another kind of program developed for the AVT lab is area, the geology of the Austin done under the supervision used inconjunction with the optical mineralogy course.Five of Dr. Keith Young. Estimated date of completion for the AVT lessons have been developed by Steve McLean, the TA guidebook is early this fall (1974). in optical mineralogy, providing narration and excellent 1973, In November of SGE sponsored a field trip to the slides to help students understand the complicated concepts Llano area, which was led by Drs. Clabaugh and Mcßride. taught in this course. The chapter ended the fall semester with the annual Christ- The third form of instruction using the AVT lab combines mas Party. some aspects of the AVT program and the computer. We Important events in the spring of 1974 centered around call it Computer-Assisted-Instruction (CAI). Twenty-six CAI initiation, the slide contest, and elections. During spring lessons, each lesson covering topics taught in beginning ge- break, a small group studied the volcanic stratigraphy and ology courses, are available to students. At present the in- hard rock economic geology in part of west Texas under structors are using the CAI lessons as supplementary ma- the guidance of Dr. John Lufkin. In April, the chapter terial for preview, review or practice. initiated nine newmembers at the annual banquet. Dr. Bull- Our plans for the AVT lab include the refinement of the ard was the guest speaker and gave a fascinating talk en- are use, titled "As it was in the past." lessons that already in as well as the development of new kinds of instructional materials. What is the best This year, there were more than 130 entries in the slide way to use educational technology? can improve contest. The winners were Pete Keller in the geologic cate- How we the efficiency our in geology? possible gory and Bill Anderson in the nongeologic category. At the of instruction Is it to end of the year, new officers were elected, and Ken Nemeth develop instructional materials in geology that are self- was chosen president for the nextyear. The SGE officers for teaching? What kind of geological topics are taught best 1973-74 were:President,Donnie F. Parker; Vice-president, by lectures and what kind of geological topics are taught Thomas W. Grimshaw; Treasurer, Thomas W. Broadhead; best by AVT instruction? It is the search to find answers Recording Secretary, Alan Berry; Corresponding Secretary, to questions like these that keep the AVT lab and the Joseph C. Cepeda; and Social Chairman, David H. Lehman. instructors who prepare the AVT lessons busy. 22 September,1974

the capability to run 90% of most students' jobs that pre- viously used that computer. The mainpurpose of the Wang 2200 is as a research tool on which one can try out a new algorithm without suffering through the time delays of the University's Computation Center. Since no time charges are assessed by the Wang system, it is an ideal research tool.

Environmental Geology

This year Jan Turk has spent a great deal of his time organizing a new international journalcalled Environmental Geology, which will be published six times per year by James Engelbrecht, undergraduate geology Springer-Verlag, New York. Jan, who is Editor-in-Chief,will major, operates Wang computer be responsible for selecting scientific articles for publication, coordinating the efforts of a distinguished editorial board, Minicomputer Acquired By Department and running the editorial office on the third floor of our Geology Building. Linda Roberson has moved from the de- One of the first Wang 2200 minicomputers available in partmental office to become administrative secretary for the this part of the U.S. is now housed in the Department of Journal. Scope of the publication is best stated by its editor. Geological Sciences. This computer is an extremely versatile Environmental Geology is an international Journal con- tool and has been used extensively by students in several cerned with the interaction between man and the earth. Its courses. It features a television screen, cathode-ray terminal coverageof topics in earth science is necessarily broad and display of program text and output, thus eliminating the multidisciplinary. The Journal deals with geologic hazards noisy and time-consuming teletype communication method. and geologic processes that affect man; management of ge- Programs on this machine must be written in the BASIC ologic resources; broadly interpreted as land, water, air, language. BASIC has been a popular computer language and minerals including fuels, natural and man-made pollut- used by all disciplines, replacing even FORTRAN in many ants in the geologic environment; and environmental im- students' training.Because the University Computation Cen- pact studies. BASIC, we ter supports can run our programs on either Jan was selected to head the new Journal because the Wang 2200 Computation the or the CDC 6600 at the Center. publisher recognized U.T.s long-standing leadership in the A telephone link between the two systems is now being in- field of environmental geology and came to our department stalled. in search of an editor. We consider it appropriate for us to Havingour ownmachine signing- eliminates the elaborate house such a publication and believe it will further enhance on and -off protocol of the U.T. Computation Center. Re- thealready strongenvironmental program of our department. sponse time is negligible, and no telephone line need be The formally accepted publication dedicated to use the Wang, as it is for students using teletype articles for for inclu- communication with the CDC 6600. All this has created an sion in the first two issues include abroad range of topics: unprecedented interest in computingby our students. Many Guest Editorial: Peter T. Flawn, Environmental geology are signing up to use the machine after 5 p.m.During the Dwight R. Crandell and Donal R. Mullineaux (USGS, day, use is limited to one-half hour segments if others are Boulder) Technique and rationale of volcanic-hazards waiting. appraisals in the Cascade Range, northwestern United In addition to the CRT display, a print-out can be gen- States erated on a typewriter connected to the Wang. The type- Victor R. Baker, Urban geology of Boulder, Colorado: a writer platten can be incremented in 1/100th of an inch progress report increments, vertically and horizontally, enabling one to gen- Robert L. Folk, Geologic urbanhindplanning:an example a Hellenistic-Byzantine City, Yugoslavian erate data plots and other special output. Programs and of Stobi, Macedonia data can be stored on cassette tapes for quick access. Many Ulrich Forstner and German Muller, (University of and special purpose programshave been written for general Heidelberg) Heavy metals in sediments of the Rhine by use by others onthe Wang. A library of programs is kept and Elbe estuaries: mobilization or mixing effect? the machine, with written documentation explaining the use Other papersreceived by Environmental Geology arepend- of these programs. ing comments from the Editorial Board, or revision by the While we are not trying to attack problems that could authors. Watch for the first issue which should be out this also be programmed to run on the CDC 6600, wenow have fall. Geological Sciences Newsletter 23

Scanning Electron Microscope USGS 1973-74 For several years faculty members in the Department of The 1973-74 school year was one of the busiest ever for Geological Sciences have been using a scanning electron the University Student Geological Society (USGS) as it microscope owned jointly by our department and the Col- sponsored field trips for both students of The University of lege of Engineering and housed in the Engineering Science Texas and other schools within Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas Building. SamEllison,Bob Folk,Ed Jonas,Lynton Land,and and Louisiana. The purpose of the USGS has always been a host of graduate students have spent many hours at that to provide an opportunity for the undergraduates of this de- scope wishing they didn't have to walk the quarter mile partment to further their education through varied field north to use the facilities. For several years now the depart- trips to areas that they would not likely see otherwise. In ment has owned a vacuum evaporator that is necessary for addition, this year the club initiated a series of guest lec- the gold coating of samples before they can be studied under turers to inform the students of a variety of interesting the scanning microscope. The samples would be mounted subjects. and coated here and then very carefully carried to the En- The first activity of the year actually occurred at the be- Science Building in such a way as not to dislodge gineering ginning of the summer when six students associated with the mountingpost. Now most of scan- sample from the the USGS participated in a training cruise on the University's ning electron-microscope right in work can be done the research ship,Longhorn, out of the Marine Science Institute Geology Building. at Port Aransas. Dr. Behrens proved to be a fearless leader as he instructed the scientific crew in the operation of stand- ard equipment aboard. Including Glenn Hatcher, Martin Ullrich, John Piggot, Bryan Hale, Julie Broyles, and Eilene Theilig from the geology department, the scientific crew was composed of students from geology, biology and journalism. Data collected during the five-day trip consisted of core samples; temperature, depth and conductivity recordings; surface-water samples; grab samples of sediment and mol- luscs;and planktonsamples. Divingexpeditions were carried out at shallow depths to collect molluscs and sediment. Other collecting and testing were done around the clock by three different shifts of the scientific crew. With a few exceptions, the trip proceeded smoothly and successfully. department's Gerald Bartz operates Early inthe Fall,Dr. Jonashosted a highly successfulbon- new Miniscan fire, with refreshments by one of the most popular hostesses in Austin, Mrs. Jonas.Dr. Jonas' "back forty" was the scene This year the department, with the help of the Geology of fine food and relaxation, and gave all the temporarily in- Foundation and the Special Equipment Fund of the College bound outdoorsmen longing for fresh air,marshmallows and of Natural Sciences obtained a small scanning scope known a campfire. and there was plenty of everything, especially as It is unusually compact andeasy to operate. the Miniscan. campfire. "We hope Dr.Jonas' bonfire will continue to be an Its magnification range includes about 12,000 times.Fossils annual event. and crystals magnified to that range begin to show surface To prepare for aplanned UT-sponsored field trip for the textures and detailed features that simply are not even sug- Southwest Association Student Geological Societies (SA- gested with the light microscope. of SGS), the USGS took its next field expeditionto BigBend The instrumentis easy to operate and the senior students National Park. Amidst rain and flood, the particit>ants on in the geochemistry course have made some very interesting this trip managed to do some of the final field work for the observations for their term projects. For example two stu- guidebook. Since the river was running 9 feet higher than dents after only a one-hour demonstration and explanation of normal, there were no attempts by the brave, hardy souls the operation of the microscope were able to take pictures among the group to take a float trip throughMarascal Can- of small flourite crystals growing on the blue quartz found yon. The first day we spent looking at some interesting in the igneous dike rock, llanite. Graduate students search along Talley campground, for obscure features such as submicroscopic crystals of the features the road to while Bruce White, oremineral in south Texas uranium mines, evidence of dia- Lon Stewart and Robert Schneider made road logs genetic reactions in limestones, and new surface features of several park roads. The second day was spent hiking up on fossils that will be useful for classification. We can look Mariscal Mountain to the canyon rim to gaze at the mag- forward to this new, handy instrument adding another di- nificent view. The rising water of the Rio Grande finally mension to both student and faculty research and teaching persuaded Dr. Muehlberger, our faculty trip leader, to re- in the department. treat to the basin for the night. On the way several oppor- 24 September, 1974 tunities arose for USGS to expand its abilities as it learned was offered to concentrate on the economic geology of the that rocks areuseful for many things, such as building roads central mineral region of Texas. Although the quantity is back where they had been washed out. This trip proved limited, the variety of mineral deposits is great within a to be informative as Dr. Muehlberger showed us several small area. With extreme effort the trip was reorganized features within the park and explained the overall history and the guidebook written in two months. The officers this of the park area. year, Robert Schneider, Melody Holm, Johnny Griffiths, A weekend trip to the coast was particularly interesting Bruce White and Julie Broyles did a fantastic job on this for those students intrigued by Dr. Scott's explanation of trip. the coastal environment in geological terms. The area pro- Approximately 130 students from the southwest region vides fascinating examples of the effects of human develop- attended the revamped spring field trip. The enthusiastic ment onbeach and barrier-island processes.Dr. Scott pointed participants searched for good samples of serpentine, peg- out many places where a misunderstanding of local geology matite, iron ore, lead, graphite, copper, silver, vermiculite, had resulted in development detrimental to its own sur- wollastonite, granite, and llanite at the scheduled stops. roundings. ship, Longhorn, USGS also toured the research The trip was considered a success which made all the in and the new buildings at the Marine Science Institute hard work seem worthwhile. Since work had already been Port Aransas. done for a Big Bend trip, Robert Schneider, with a guar- The USGS traditionally takes a field trip to Mexico over antee from the park rangers that the roads in the park Last the Thanksgivingholidays. fall Drs.Mcßride and Kehle would be open next spring, proposed that USGS would host accompanied Monterrey-Saltillo area. The students to the a SASGS trip again next year. The proposal was approved provided spectacular "potrero" geography of the region so it all starts over again. exposures of anticlines,salt-dome structure, and ancient reef USGS would like to express its gratitude for the cooper- and delta systems. Mexico has entertaining aspects outside ation of Department Chairman, Dr. Boyer, and the time geology, course, one of which was a popular member of of givenby Dr.Jonas, finanical help from the Geology Founda- trip. Garza, a UT geology student from Monter- on this Lalo tion, the participationby professors who led the field trips, rey. Lalo kept things going when the language barrier and the cooperationof the entire department. We would also threatened, and he managed to find us a greatplace to eat like to thank Dr. Clabaugh and Dr. Groat for their help on We especially enjoyed the hospitality of Lalo's every night. the SASGS trip. father, Dr. Abelardo Hernandez Garza, who generously Amanda Moor and hosted an outdoor barbecue for our group inMonterrey. Eilene Theilig The spring semester was mainly filled with the prepara- tion and presentation of the field trip for the Southwest As- sociation of Student Geological Societies (SASGS), including schools from Texas,Oklahoma, Arkansas, andLouisiana. The Showcase 1974 members of USGS did, however, take time off for a canoe The most direct challenge to any newly-instituted pro- trip down the Colorado from Plum to LaGrange. Along the gram is proper advertising. The multidisciplinary nature of river, Dr. Bartholomew explained the formations we went the geophysics option would seem to give geophysics a good through besides leading this nice and relaxing trip. Over- deal of exposure to the undecided student who is looking night a cold front blew in and the next morning we made a for a major. The fact is, however, that nearly all of our unanimous decision to walk to the next stop, a point bar, dig own students had never heard about geophysics until long trenches to see sedimentary structures, and then head for after they should have taken the fundamental prerequisites. Austin. Lucky we did! It rained 2 inches and nearly froze. This is by no means our most serious problem. However, it The purpose of SASGS is to offer a double learning ex- does lead to some scheduling conflicts for those students perience. Each semester a member school sponsors a field who adopt geophysics in their sophomore or junior years trip for students from the other school. By doing this they and are aiming for a four-year degree.It is a fact that only learn how to go about writinga field trip guidebook and to 15 percent of the practicing exploration geophysicists in the organize a field trip for a large number of people. On the U.S. were actually trained as geophysicists at the under- other hand, members from other schools are introduced to graduate level. The high level of specialization which is be- a variety of geologic areas with different emphasis. This coming evident in the profession now calls for well-rounded year UT— Austin was to host a field trip out to Big Bend background upon which one can base his specialty. It is National Park with special emphasis on Mariscal Mountain therefore important that good students are made aware of and its well-exposed anticline within the canyon. The park geophysics early in — preferably high service informed the USGS in January that the back roads their career in school. in the park would be closed indefinitely because of the short- Our department's booth this year at the University Show- age of gas to patrol and maintain them. Without use of the case, a six-day function, was dedicated to geophysical ex- roads, the trip wasn't feasible. With the trip scheduled for ploration. Our intent was to advertise the existence of not mid-April, something had to be done fast. A substitute trip only the new degree option, but more importantly the pro- Geological Sciences Newsletter 25

fession itself. Numerous high school students, who unfor- Bachelor of Arts, January, 197U Roger tunately never get exposed to geophysical career options, as Hobert Evans 111 Michael M. Hinze Jay well as many of U.T.s own undergraduates and graduates Lambert Gallia William T. John Bachelor of Science, January, 197'U have since indicated an interest in this new field. Anthony C. Dorff Martha C. Shattuck The booth featured many star attractions. A new movie, JamesD. Doyle Brendan L. Sidereas "Geophysics Down to Earth", donated by Petty-Ray Geo- G. A. Joyce, Jr. James C. Smith David Kirchener Smith physical, Inc., portrayed desert, jungle, arctic and marine Thomas F. IV David A. McMahon, Jr. Eric Zubay seismic crews in action. Our 24-channel seismic recording Bachelor of Arts, May,197b and playback system provided a bit of extra glamour by Barbara Jeanne Beard Gary Allen Lite playing back seismic records that were recorded by GEO. Larry Dennis Brogdon Maryann Margaret 365-L Geophysics Field Course students on the weekendprior Randy Garnett McDonough McGraw Gary Murphy to Showcase. The in this course Charles Lane Jamison Edwin enthusiasm of the students Larry Chris Johnson Richard Reed Railsback did much to attract large crowds to the display. LeslieElizabethProvence Other items included a magnetic and gravity modelling Jones experiment whereby anomaly maps are produced and con- Bachelor of Science, May, 1971f Charles Raymond Berg Dowling Pigott toured by an analog system portraying various subsurface John Silverio Carlos Bosch Christopher Howard course configurations. A magnetometer and gravity meter Harry Christopher Clear Reed were onhand to convince the non-believers that such things James Thomas Engle- Terry Allen Settergren were in fact used by geologists. brecht John William St. Jesse Fowler John, Numerous black and white photographs of our own stu- Charles Jr. Glidden Richard Tijerina field, David Michael dents operating this equipment in the as well as the RichardEarl Hart Martin Smith Ullrich data collected by them lent an air of realism to the show. Jack Emery Loocke Gary Spencer Weber We certainly want to thank the students of 365-L and their instructor, Wulf Masse!!, for staging a very successful Show- Graduate Degrees Granted case. Master of Arts, August 1973 Caughey, Charles A., 1946 B.S. geology 1969, The University of Texas at Austin PaluxyFormation (Lower Cretaceous) of northeastTexas: Enrollment and Degrees Depositional systems and distribution of groundwater, oil, and gas resources Supervisor: W. L. Fisher Enrollment of geology majors at all levels showed a rise Garner, L. Edwin, 1935 during 1973-74, continuing the trend of the past two years. B.S. geology 1962, The University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate majors nearly facilities, Environmental geology of the Austin area,Texas have exceeded the Supervisor: W. L. Fisher especially in the sophomore-junior level courses that utilize Govin, Charles T., Jr., 1946 binocular andpetrographic microscopes.Almost all the cours- B.S. geology 1968, University of Wisconsin, Madison es for geology majors are now being offered each semester, Sedimentation survey, Lake Buchanan, Texas 1973 rather than the one-a-yearbasis of a few years ago.This has Supervisor: L. Jan Turk Levich, A., lessened the burden on our Robert 1941 facilities but has increased teach- B.S. geology 1963, Brooklyn College, CUNY rather ingloads shrarply. Geology and ore deposits of the Sierra de Santa Maria Graduate enrollment also reached anew high of 134, with Dome, Velardefia, Durango, Mexico aprominent increase of students at the M.A. level.However, Supervisor: F. Earl Ingerson Wahl, E., Jr., 1943 ahigher percentageof graduatestudents have completed pro- David B.S. geology 1970, Louisiana State University in New grams this year than in recent years, and we anticipate a Orleans large group of new students this fall. Geology of the El Salto Strip, Durango, Mexico Those who graduated during the interval August 1973— Supervisor: S. E. Clabaugh May1974 arelisted. Master of Education (Earth Science Major), August 1973 UndergraduateDegrees Granted McGill, James Howard, 1937 B.A. geology 1961, The University of Texas, Austin Bachelor of Arts,August 1973 j0Hn RandolphLaws An Environmental Geology Unit for Earth Science Using Anita Lucille Crews Pamela ElizabethLuttrell the Keller Method of Instruction Glen Frantzen Thomas PaulMarkel Supervisor: R. B. Bartholomew Jo Ann Gray Jack ScottWakefield Schafer, John N., 1949 B.A. geology 1971, Northwestern University Bachelorof Science, August1973 Man-Environment Study Units for the Eighth Grade John Lawrence Boone Marvin Gary Thompson Earth Science Curriculum Randall ScottRosenberger Preston Maurice Walters Supervisor: R. B. Bartholomew 26 September,1974

Solarte, Jose Ignacio, 1933 Doctor of Philosophy, January 1974 Professor of Mathematicsand Physics Degree, Pedagogical Fredrikson, Goran, 1943 Institute of Caracas, Venezuela B.S. geology 1967, University of Stockholm; M.A. geology An Astronomy Course for Teachers Based on the Keller 1971, The University of Texas at Austin Method of Instruction Geology of the Mazatlan area, Sinaloa, western Mexico Supervisor: R. B. Bartholomew Supervisor: S. E. Clabaugh Wilkinson, Harvey, 1942 Doctor of Philosophy, August 1973 Bruce B.S. geology 1965, University Wyoming; geology L., of M.S. Abbott, Patrick 1940 1967, University of Wyoming B.S. geology 1963, San Diego State College; M.A. geology — Matagorda Island The evolution of a Gulf Coast Barrier 1966, The University of Texas at Austin Complex The EdwardsLimestonein the Balcones Fault Zone, south- Supervisor: Alan J. Scott central Texas Supervisor: Keith Young Master of Arts, May 1974 Achalabhuti, Charan, 1935 Evans, Daniel Stark, 1946 E.Eng. 1958, Chulalongkorn University; M.S. geology B.A. geology 1968, The University of Texas at Austin 1963, University of Illinois Quality of groundwater in Cretaceous rocks of William- Pleistocene depositional systems of central Texas coastal son and eastern Burnet Counties, Texas zone Supervisor: L. Jan Turk Supervisor: W. L. Fisher Smith, Gary Edward, 1945 Woodruff, Charles M., Jr., 1944 B.S. geology 1968, University of Utah University; geology B.A. geology 1966, Vanderbilt M.S. Depositional systems— and facies control of copper 1968, VanderbiltUniversity mineralization San Angelo Formation (Permian), Land-use limitations related to geology in the Lake Travis north Texas vicinity, Travis and Burnet Counties, Texas Supervisor: L. Frank Brown Supervisor: Keith Young Walz, David Henry, 1947 geology 1969, University Doctor of Philosophy (Earth Science Education), B.S. of North Carolina August 1973 Sewage renovation and surface-water quality, Lakeway Resort Community, Travis County, Texas Keller, John 1940 Davids Supervisor: L. Jan Turk B.A. Science Education 1965, The University of Akron; M.S. Earth Science 1972, The University of Akron Doctor of Philosophy, May 1974 The Analysis of Students' Reactions to Audio-Visual- Guevara-Sanchez, Edgar Humberto, 1942 Tutorial Geology Lessons B.S. geology 1965, Universidad Central de Venzuela; M.A. Supervisor: Rolland B. Bartholomew geology 1972, The University of Texas at Austin Master of Arts, January 1974 Pleistocene facies in the subsurface of the southeast Texas coastal plain Goter, Edwin Robert, Jr., 1948 Supervisor: William L. Fisher B.S. geology 1970, University of North Carolina at Chapel Kleist, John Raymond, 1947 Hill B.S. geology 1969, University Wisconsin; M.S. geology Stratigraphy and sedimentary petrology of the Fort Peiia of 1971, University of Wisconsin Formation, Marathon Basin, Texas Geology of the Coastal Belt, Franciscan Complex, near Ft. Supervisor: Earle F. Mcßride Bragg, California Keizer, Richard Paul, 1947 Supervisor: John C. Maxwell B.S. geology 1971, New Mexico State University The volcanic stratigraphy, structural geology, and K-Ar Merrill, Robert David, 1941 geochronology of the Durango Area, Durango, Mexico B.A. geology 1963, University of California, Riverside; Supervisor: Fred McDowell M.S. geology1965, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Geomorphology terrace the Greybull River, Petering, George Wilfred, 1941 of remnants of Big Horn Ba,sin, northwestern Wyoming B.S. mathematics 1966, University of Mississippi Supervisor: Ronald K. DeFord New pa,ss-facies and characteristics of a tidal inlet on the southwest Florida coast Ossian, Clair Russell, 1941 Supervisor: Alan J. Scott B.S. geology 1967, University of Nebraska; M.S. geology 1970, Michigan University Reid, Jeffrey Clinton, 1948 State Paleontology, paleobotany a B.A. geology 1971, University of Minnesota and facies characteristics of Pennsylvanian delta in southeastern Nebraska HazelFormation, Culberson and HudspethCounties, Texas Supervisor: Warm Langston, Supervisor: Charles G. Groat Jr. Sivaborvorn, Vichai, 1941 Doctor of Philosophy (Earth Science Education), B.S. geology 1965, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand May 1974 Restudy of hydrocarbon distribution around the Hilbig Schade, Wayne R., 1940 Oil Field, Bastrop County, Texas B.S. earth science 1963, Wisconsin State University— Supervisor: F. Earl Ingerson Stevens Point; M.Ed, earth science 1969, The University Swanson, Eric Rice, 1946 of Texas at Austin B.S. geology 1968, Western Michigan University The Analyses of Geology Teaching Assistants' Reactions to Petrology and volcanic stratigraphy of the Durango Area, a Training Program Utilizing Video-Tape Teaching Durango, Mexico Episodes Supervisor: S. E. Clabaugh Supervisor: R. E. Boyer Geological Sciences Newsletter 27

shift carried the balloon into high tension wires.In recent years he had established Buckhorn Development Company InMemoriam conducting mineexploration and operations in several states. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Mrs. Mary GraceAdkins died onFebruary 23, 1974here A. J. Needham, Jr. (BS '34) of Coleman, Texas, died in Austin, Texas.Mrs. Adkins retired from The University March 1, 1974 after a long illness. Retired at the time of of Texas in 1955 after having served as assistant professor his death,Mr. Needham had been practicing land surveying in the English Department since 1927. Mrs. Adkins was the for the public for many years. He is survived by his wife widow of W. S. Adkins, long-time member of the Bureau and two children. of Economic Geology. Raymond M.Richardson (BS '47,MA '48) of Rockville, Jim G.Callihan (BA Jc2) ofMarble Falls, Texas died on Maryland, died in the fall of 1973. Prior to his death Mr. May 20, 1974 in the LBJ Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Richardsonhadbeen a hydrologist for theDivision of Peace- Texas after alongillness. At the timeof his deathMr. Calli- ful & Nuclear Explosives, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission han was retiredfrom M. C. Winters, Inc. where hehad been in Washington, D.C. an engineer for several years. Gerald M. Stafford died suddenly at the age of 68 while Howard E. Davis, Jr. (BA '46) died March 14, 1974 at on a trip in Nevada in late July 1974. Many geology stu- the age of 51 following a heart seizure. At the time of his dents who attended the University in the 1930's will recall death Mr. Davis was part owner and president of Capataz that Gerald was an exciting teacher of freshman geology Corporation and was a member of several professional or- laboratory sessions. Later he worked as an Instructor and ganizations including the AAPG, GSA, Am. Inst. of Pro- in the late 40's and early 50's as an Assistant Professor in fessional Geologists and the Am. Geographical Society. A the department. His lectures in elementary geology were long-time Midlander,Mr. Davis is survived by his wife and popular and well known on campus. He helped establish a four children. tradition of clear, well-organized lectures illustrated with superb photographs, many of which he had taken with note- worthy skill and artistic ability. D. Edson, (MA '51) July 14, 1973 a James Jr. died of In 1954 Gerald resigned from the University to enterbusi- sudden heart attack while he and his wife were driving ness in Austin,but by 1958 he was teaching again, this time Enfield, to their home in New Hampshire. at Baker Junior High School. Subsequently he taught at Pearce Junior High and ultimately at ReaganHigh School. Elliot Gillerman (Ph.D. '57) died on July 10, 1974 at He retired from the Austin Public School System in May his home in Lawrence, Kansas following aheart attack. Dr. 1972. He is survived by his wife,his mother and two broth- Gillerman was a professor in the Department of Geology at ers. Not only was Gerald a dedicated and effective teacher, wife,Emily, the University of Kansas and was involved in teaching but his is also widely recognized as one of the outstanding teachers in the Austin school system. courses in mineralogy, economic geology, metalliferous and non-metalliferous economic geology, mineral economics and Joseph B. Wheeler (BS '33,MA '34) passed away Feb- in gemstones. Since 1959 he had conducted research the ruary 22, 1974. In July, 1969 Mr. Wheeler retired from mineral deposits of Grant County, New Mexico and, at the Pan American Petroleum Corporation as Senior Geologist, time of his death, wasplanning a field trip to that area.For Fort Worth Division Office, after serving continuously for the 4-year interval from 1953—1957 "Bud" was an instructor more than 35 years. During his years of retirement Mr. in our department and taught mineralogy and petrology. He Wheeler and his wife enjoyed rural living in the Woodbine completedhis Ph.D. programunder Ronald DeFord's super- outcrop belt near Argyle, Texas. vision. His dissertation subject was "Geology of the central Peloncillo mountains, Hidalgo County, New Mexico, and Cochise County, Arizona." Each yearour record of deathsof department alumni is incomplete because we are uninformed about the Tom R. Leßleu (BS '57), 39-year-old El Paso business- events. We urge each of you who receives confirmed man died March 31, 1974 from injuries suffered in a ballooning accident near Cambridge, Ohio. Mr. Leßleu, an information of this unpleasant news to please relay the aviationenthusiast and holder of aprivate flying license, was details tous. [The Editors] experiencinghis first ride in ahot-air balloon when a wind 28 September,1974

Geology Foundation News

In 1953, the Geology Foundation was established "to foster andpromote the growth, progressand development of geologi- caleducation, research and graduate study at The University of Texas." As one of the University's internal foundations,it seeks gifts of many kinds that will benefit geological education. Most financial gifts areinvested and the income is used for scholar- ships, travel and research, and other "extras" that provide the margin between good and outstanding work in the Depart- ment of Geological Sciences. The Foundation's success inproviding this additional support can be attributed in large part to the activities of the men who sit on the Advisory Council. They meet with the faculty twice each year, traveling to Austin at their own expense, to discuss the aims and needs of the department. These men contribute generously of their time, effort, money, and sage advice regarding the department's programs and activities that relate to our goals of presenting the finest possible education in the geological sciences to all our students.During the 1973—74 academic year, the Geology Foundation was particularly active and several new accomplishments can now be reported. Continuing their role in establishing professorships for the department, the Geology Foundation identified the area of sedimentary geology as the subject specialization for the next fund-raising campaign. At this time morethan $12,000has been donated to the professorship in sedimentary geology and an endowed account has been set up with a $100,000 goal. (The University Development Board requires a minimum of $100,000 for a professorship to be approved.) In order to coordinate fund raising for this professorship and other projects, the Advisory Council identified area coordinators. These are Leslie Bowling, New Orleans area;Rodger Denison, Dallas— Ft. Worth area; Clem George,Midland area; and AlanReagan, Houston area.

The Advisory Council followed the precedent established the preceding year and again met with a group of students for an informal session the eveningbefore the fall Advisory Council meeting. Approximately 75 undergraduate and graduate geology majors met with 9 members of the council at the University's Thompson Conference Center for a question and an- swer session in aninformal atmosphere. Both the students and the council members felt that the sessionwas very successful and that it afforded a good deal of insight into the department and its programs.This also allowed the students an opportunity to discuss aspects of thepetroleum industry and their future opportunities as professional geologists. We are reminded that the very successful undergraduate advising office, now a well-established part of the department, was initially developed in re- sponse to a recommendation by the Council following the first informal session with students held the previous year.

Much of the emphasis during the two meetings of the Council this past year was involved in the development of our program in geophysics.Progress is beingmade, albeit slowly, as the search for a person to fill the Wallace E. Pratt Professor- ship inGeophysics continues.The Search Committee, ably chaired by Will Rust, identified several fine prospectsand one man visited the campus this spring. Final approval of the budget item for the professorship was given by the University Admin- istrationlate this Spring with an effective date of September 1975. The Search Committee therefore anticipates identifying the final choice during the current academic year. A special committeeheaded by Wulf Massell outlined a new geophysicsoptionfor the undergraduate degree ingeological sciences. This option will afford students an opportunity to take the desired amounts of physics, mathematics, and related courses as well as new course offerings in geophysics which are now being designed. Certain courses in the standard geology program would be omitted in order to accommodate the geophysical emphasis. This programhas been approved by the Cur- riculum Committee for the College of Natural Sciences and is now being reviewed for approval by the University.

Four members of the Council whose 3-year terms expired this past spring agreed toserve another term. These men are: George Gibson, Holland McCarver, Wilton Scott and Edd Turner. The department is indebted to each of these men who has served so ably and is willing to continue working on the Advisory Council. Geological Sciences Newsletter 29

Mr. Leslie Bowling, Consultant, 1417 National Bank of Commerce Bldg., New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Mr. John F. Bricker, Chairman of the Board, Exchange Oil and Gas Corp., 1010 Common Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Mr. Ray A. Burke, Senior Vice President,Union Oil Com- pany of California, Union Oil Center, 461South Boylston Street, Los Angeles, California 90017 Mr.J. Ben Carsey, Consultant,1633 Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Houston, Texas 77002 Mr.W. Kenley Clarjc, Senior Vice President,The Superior Oil Company, Post Office Box 1521, 2600 First City Na- tional Bank Building, Houston, Texas 77001 Mr. Morgan J. Davis, Senior Partner, Morgan J. Davis Associates, 1300 Main Street, Suite 709, Houston, Texas 77002 Mr. Rodger E. Denison, Consultant, Suite 616, One Energy Place, 4925 Greenville Avenue,Dallas, Texas 75206 Mr. Robert W. Eaton, Manager, Exploration, Mark Pe- troleum Corp., 330 Citizens Bank Building, Tyler, Texas 75701 Edwin Van den Bark Mr. Clem E. George, Geological Consultant, 231 Western United Life Bldg.,Midland, Texas 79701 George Mr. Edwin Van den Bark, Vice-President of Exploration Dr. R. Gibson, Geological Consultant, 406 West and Production (Worldwide) in Phillips Petroleum Com- Wall, Midland, Texas 79701 pany's Natural Resources Group was named to the Geology Mr. William E. Gipson,Vice President,Exploration, Penn- Houston, Foundation Advisory Council for a three-year term (1974- zoil Company, 900 Southwest TowerBldg., Texas -77). Mr. Van den Bark joinedPhillips in 1939 as a geolo- 77002 gist. He had been a district geologist in the Land and Geo- Mr.R.W.Heggland,WesternHemisphere Petroleum Corp., logical Department's Midland Division for five years and Continental Oil Company,Post Office Box 2197, Houston, was then promoted to Division Manager in 1954. He be- Texas 77001 came manager of the Department's eastern region operating Mr. Jack C. Kern, Div. Expl. Manager, Northern Div., out of Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 1957. In December 1962 Chevron Oil Company, The California Company Division, he was transferred to the International Department as man- 1111 Tulane Avenue,New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 ager of its Exploration and Production Division and became Mr. Jack K. Larsen, Vice President-Exploration,Mesa Pe- managerof the Department in July 1964.Mr. Van den Bark troleum Company,Post Office Box 2009, Amarillo, Texas was elected Vice-President in charge of the company's In- 79105 ternational Department in April 1965. Mr. Holland C. McCarver, Consultant, 346 Fawnlake He is a member of several professional societies and is Drive, Houston,Texas 77024 active in civic and church activities as well. Mr. Van den Mr.Frank W.Michaux,Independent Oil and GasProducer, Bark received his B.S. degree in geology from the Uni- 4115 One Shell Plaza,Houston, Texas 77002 versity of Nebraska and did post-graduate work at Wash- Mr.James R.Moffett,Executive Vice President,McMoran ington University in St. Louis,Missouri. We are extremely Exploration Company, 3400 The Plaza Tower, New Or- pleased that Mr. Van den Bark has joined the Advisory leans, Louisiana 70113 Council and look forward to his participation in our pro- Mr. John D. Moody,Senior Vice President,Mobil Oil Cor- gram. portation, 150 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10017 Geology Foundation Advisory Council Mr. Scott Petty, Jr., Executive Vice President, Petty-Ray Chairman Geophysical, Inc., Suite 255, 711 Navarro St., San An- Mr. John L. Loftis, Jr., Senior Vice President, Exxon tonio, Texas 78205 Company, USA, Post Office Box 2180, Houston, Texas Mr. Roger Plummfr, Jr., President, Champlin Petroleum 77001 Company, Post Office Box 9365, Fort Worth, Texas76107 Mr. Joseph Wm. Barbisch,Manager,Exploration, Quintana Mr. M. Allen Reagan, Jr., Robert Mosbacher Interests, Petroleum Corp., 500 Jefferson Bldg., Houston, Texas 20th Floor, Capital National Bank Building, Houston, 77002 Texas 77002 30 September,1974

Mr. Wilton E. Scott, President, Tenneco Inc.,Post Office for their degrees from this fund. The current goals of this Box 2511, Houston, Texas 77001 fund and the minority recruitment programinclude: Mr. Edd R. Turner,Jr., Offshore Manager, Getty Oil Com- Promote interest in the geological sciences among high pany, Post Office Box 1404, Houston, Texas 77001 schoolstudents of minority groups and support these students through scholarship programs. Mr.Edwin Van den Bark, Vice President, Exploration and Production,Phillips Petroleum Company,Bartlesville,Ok- Award scholarships to graduate students and transfer lahoma 74004 students who representminorities. Increase the fund to an income of approximately $10,000 per year so that financial aid will be available to some 5-15 students annually. Honorary Life Members Mr.L. T. Barrow,3314 Chevy ChaseDrive, Houston,Texas Gifts to the Geology Foundation 77019 ;i m i To all the donors listed below we want to express our Mr. Joseph Nalle Gregory, 601 Central National Build- deepest appreciation for their generous support. ing, San Angelo,Texas 76901 Mr. G. Moses Knebel, Cambridge Towers, Apt. 14-J, 1801 Donors of Library Books Lavaca, Austin, Texas 78701 July 1, 1973-June 30, 1974 Edgar Owen, Drive, Antonio, Mr. W. 505 Club San Texas Margaret B. Allen David H. Lehman 78201 Daniel S. Barker John L. Loftis, Jr. Mr. 0. Scott Petty, Suite 235, 711 Navarro St., San An- Virgil E. Barnes LeonE. Long tonio, Texas 78205 Mr. & Mrs. L. T. Barrow Ernest L. Lundelius, Jr. Robert E. Boyer Earle F. Mcßride Mr. Charles E. Yager, 3801 Potomac Street, Fort Worth, Fred M.Bullard Fred W. McDowell Texas 76107 J.Ben Carsey John C. Maxwell Barbara Chappell RobertD. Merrill Ronald K. DeFord Robert E. Moran Fred M. Bullard Professorship Robert W. Eaton William R. Muehlberger Samuel P. Ellison Emilio Mutis-Duplat Daniel S. Evans Clair R. Ossian We are extremely pleased to report a increase substantial William L. Fisher George W. Petering in the endowment to establish the Fred M. Bullard Pro- Robert L.Folk Mrs. Walter Pyron fessorship which is now one year since inception. Following Goran Fredrikson Mohamed Rafik I. Salem Edwin R. Goter Alan J. Scott generous in 145,000 the gift of slightly excess of by a Uni- Tom Grimshaw Moayad Shafiq trust Agreement of Mr.Raymond D. Woods, the alumni and Paul R. Gucwa Stephen L. Shaw Edgar H. Guevara-Sanchez friends of the Department have increased the endowment to Vichai Sivaborvorn William L. Guyton A. Richard Smith somewhat above $72,000. We are therefore over the two- WilliamD. Hall Gary E. Smith thirds mark in our efforts to reach the $100,000 goal neces- Ed Hammer G. Russell Sparenberg J.RichardHarris Sprinkle sary to endow the Professorship. James Floyd N. Hodges Eric R. Swanson We recognize the Fred M. Bullard Professorship as a F. Earl Ingerson Bureau of Economic Geology fitting recognition of Dr. Bullard's long years of service as Edward C. Jonas Paul D. Torrey William R. Kaiser L. Jan Turk an excellent teacher in this Department. We are extremely RalphO. Kehle David H. Walz pleased with the interest shown in this Professorship and John R. Kleist John A. Wilson G. Moses Knebel E. Yager hope that this will continue so that the full endowment goal Charles Charles W. Kreitler Keith Young can be reached during the current academic year. Lynton S. Land

Donors of Air Photos, Electric Logs, or Scholarships for Minority Groups Special Items to the Department of Geological Sciences Through gifts from several companies, a special fund has July 1, 1973-June 30, 1974 been established to support minority students and, in this William F. Baumann Mrs. Walter Pyron way, encourage their enrollment in the geological sciences. J. Ben Carsey John R. Sandidge More than $5,000 has been donated to this fund since its Exxon Company, U.S.A. George Schumacher G. Moses Knebel D. M. Sheftall year. During summer 1974, two inception last the of scholar- John E. Mowinckle Mrs. Orby Clinton Wheeler ships were granted to graduate students working onresearch Petty-Ray Geophysical Grcup Geological Sciences Newsletter 31

Contributors to the Geology Foundation July 1, 1973-June 30, 1974

Patrick L. Abbott John D. Cooper CliffordK. Holloway James E. Moffett Edwin V. Acker, Jr. Eelmon E. Cotten Mrs. J. A. Hord William A. Monroe SamuelC. Adair Eichard A. Crawley C. Manly Horton, Jr. Marion J. Moore G. Baxter Adams Frank W. Daugherty Harley B. Howcott Irma Jo Morgan Eobert C. Aitken Morgan J. Davis Edward W. Hughston George A. Musselman Charles C. Albers Morgan J. Davis, Jr. Emmet A.Humble G. Allan Nelson C. W. Alcorn, Jr. Frederik E. Dekker Hilary H. Iglehart W. B. Newberry Edwin Allday Charles J. DeLancey Earl Ingerson Eonald W. Nordquist Miss Margaret B. Allen Eodger E. Denison Carl B. Irwin Isaac W. Norman E. L. Ames, Jr. W. H. Devine J. E.Jackson Fred L. Oliver DavidL. Amsbury Mr. & Mrs. E. J. Dickerson Mrs.Bradford P. Johnson Geneva E. Oswald T. H. Anderson George A. Donnelly, Jr. Nancy J. Johnson Napoleon Otero Anonymous Donor Gene C. Doty Mrs. Eosalie Eing Judy Edgar W. Owen Dr. andMrs.VirgilE.Barnes Mr. & Mrs. Sam E. Dunnam Douglas E. Keenan,Jr. John W. Parker Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Barrcw E. W. Eaton Eobert T. Kent Gaston H. Parrish Thomas D. Barrow Dr. & Mrs. SamuelP. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Kern Bill E. Payne Gerald S. Barton Ellison, Jr. Mrs. Gene F. Keyser C. G. Percy GeraldH. Baum Mrs. Diane Schmidt Emmert J. E.Kiene Ben J. Petrusek William F. Baumann Daniel S. Evans Mr. & Mrs. G. Moses Knebel Mr. & Mrs. O. S. Petty, Sr. H. Brass Billingsley A. Gordon Everett Miss Hedwig T. Kniker Scott Petty, Jr. Gale A. Bishop EizerEverett Mrs. Jan Houston Knox Van A. Petty, Jr. Mrs. W. C. Blackburn Eobert H. Fakundiny ErwinK. Krause Eoger S. Plummer, Jr. Mr.& Mrs. EichardW. Boebel Bruce W. Fields Harry S. Lain T. A. Pollard Louis F. Bonner Eichard C. Finch James L. Lamb, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Wylmer I. Pool John F. Bookout J. D. Finley Lynton S. Land Wallace E.Pratt Clint Booth William L. Fisher GeraldT. Langford W. T. Probandt Leslie Bowling John E. FitzHugh J. D. Langston A. Leo Pugh Mrs. W. F. Bowman Henry Fok Mr.&Mrs.WarmLangston,Jr. Mrs. Walter Pyron Don Boyd Hewitt B. Fox Mr. & Mrs.E. K. Lattimore James M. Easberry Eobert E. Boyer Mr. & Mrs. E. E. Frankel Don M. Lawler Donald F.Eeaser LaelE. Bradshaw Herbert G. Friddle Dean Leyerly E. Julius Eeynolds Philip Braithwaite Mrs. Elise Ogden Frierson Max Levin W. F. Eeynolds William A. Bramlette Donald H. Frost Larry D. Littlefield Wade C. Eidley T. E. Breedlove,Jr. Euth M. Fruland Allen C. Locklin Mrs. Mehlika Eibnikar John W. Brice Frank Fulk John L. Loftis, Jr. A. W. Eitchie L. W. Dan Bridges W. L. Furche Susan A. Longacre Jess P. Eoach Thomas E. Brown Geology Wives Club T. E. Longgood,Jr. Virgil H. Eoan Dr.andMrs.FredM.Bullard Clem E. George E. G. Lovick Eon S. Eobinson Harry Burke Fred M. Gibson Mrs. J. Hoover Mackin Jack Eoche Eay A. Burke George E. Gibson Charles J. Mankin James E. Eogers Mr.& Mrs.Wayne Burkhead ElliotGillerman Gecrge W. Marshall, Jr. Margaret A. Eogers Charles T. Butler Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gilliland David F. Martineau Peter E. Eose Halbert H. Bybee W. J. Gillingham Alfredo E. Martinez W. Wayne Eoye Mrs. Hal P. Bybee William E. Gipson P. W. Mattocks F. Wayne Eutledge Eobert W. Bybee Edwin E. Goter EthelC. Mauberret Eafik Salem Leon G. Byerley, Jr. Eichard E.Grant LamarB. Maxwell Jack S. Sanders Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Cage, Jr. Mrs. Guy E. Green Mildred P. Mayhall Milton E. Scholl, Jr. John E. Camp, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. J. N. Gregory Dr. & Mrs. E. F. Mcßride J. T. Schulenberg Eodney J. Camp Dr. & Mrs. John C. Gries Mr. & Mrs. H. D.McCallum Wilton E. Scott Mrs.EobertN. Campbell, Jr. Eobert O. Gross W. G. McCampbell Holmes A. Semken, Jr. W. H. Cardwell Eoy H. Guess Garrett C. McCandless, Jr. Charles E. Sewell A. T. Carleton A. W. Habarta Jeremiah F. McCarthy George B. Sewell J. Ben Carsey Berte E. Haigh Holland C. McCarver D. M. Sheftall J. Ben Carsey, Jr. J. V. Hardwick L. F. McCollum Thomas H. Shelby, Jr. Eobert D.Carter Eichard F. Hare Duncan McConnell Eichard T. Short Mr. & Mrs.JackC.Cartwright J. Eichard Harris Eichard V. McGehee Samuel J. Sims Mrs. Ovide J. Cenac George M. Harwell, Jr. Byron M. McKnight Eobert S. Singer Dr.& Mrs. S. E. Clabaugh Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hattaway John F. McKnight Harry W. Sisson J. DonaldClark James F. Hayes Dorothy Marks McNutt J. W. Skrabanek W. Kenley Clark Harold T. Henslee Jereld E. McQueen Douglas Smith Wilbur E. Cleaves Max Hightower L. S. Melzer Harry L. Smith George Clements Paul B. Hinyard Dean Metts Joseph T. Smith, Jr. Eussell E. demons S. B. Hixon Frank W. Michaux Mr. & Mrs. Stephen V. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Carroll E. Cook Carroll Ann Hodges Harry A. Miller, Jr. John L. Snider 32 September,1974

Howard J. Speer, Jr. Robert B. Vickers, Jr. Cities Service Company,Scholarships Frederick Speigelberg M. C. Vinson AnnE. Ayers Summer, 1974 Dr. & Mrs. James T. SprinkleA. H. Wadsworth, Jr. Summer, 1974 Johnny F. Stanford, Jr. Noel B. Waechter Lawrence I.Holcomb Summer, RobertK. Steer DavidE. Wahl, Jr. R.RandolphRay 1974 Harry Stenson Mrs. Mary Beth Waitt Bonnie R. Weise Summer, 1974 Thomas W. Stern Hershel Walker Champlin PetroleumCompany Scholarships B. E. St. John Joseph C. Walter, Jr. James D. Doyle Fall, 1973 William T. Stokes RalphH. Warner Lawrence I. Holcomb 1973-74 Charles J. Sullins Kenneth A. Warren Daniel F. Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Exxon Company, U.S.A., Assistantships LeonardJ. Svajda Wesselhoeft, Jr. 30 students were supportedby Exxon as research assistants Abdullah H. Tariki Arthur J. Wessely during theSpring Semester, 1974 James B. Tartt J. A. Wheeler Getty Oil Company Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. John Teagle David J. White R. Randolph Ray 1973-74 C. B. Thames, Jr. Hugh G. White 111 Billy D. Thomas Mrs. J. E. White, Jr. Miss Effie Graves Memorial Scholarship J. Harold Thomson Frederick W. Wiegand, Jr. Jeffrey Lee Dorrell 1973-74 Bert C. Timm R. C. Wilber, Jr. Monsanto Scholarship A. T. Timpte Michael A. Wiley Silverio C. Bosch Fall, 1973 Donald H. Torgerson Mark Williams United, Scholarships W. Bryan Trammel, Jr. Wynant S. Wilson Pennzoil Inc. Richard Travis J. M. Windham Ann E. Ayers 1973-74 Robert F. Travis C. Robert Winkler, Jr. Harry C. Clear Spring, 1974 G. G. Tubb Mrs.Helen P. Withers Simonds Memorial Scholarships John D. Tuohy A. Wayne Wood R. Bryce Bezant Summer, 1974 L. Jan Turk Thomas C. Woodward Raymond Summer, Edd R. Turner, Jr. KennethE. Woodyard C. Pilcher 1974 John E. Turner Charles F. Word R. Randolph Ray Summer, 1974 James R. Underwcod Mr. & Mrs. Morris Wright Steven J.Seni Summer, 1974 Michael L. Upshaw Charles E. Yager Van N. Veenstra Summer, 1974 R. W. Upshaw Leonard M. Young Bonnie R. Weise Summer, 1974 Charles D. Vertrees Robert L. Zinn Summer, Harry A. Vest Kenneth R. Whaley 1974 Tenneco Oil Company SchoJarships Industrial Contributors to the Foundation and Abelardo Garza-H. Summer, 1974 to Scholarships and Fellowships Kevin D. Grove Summer, 1974 July 1, 1973-June 30, 1974 Rebecca E. Hendrix Summer, 1974 AFMS Scholarship Founda- Gulf Oil Foundation Lawrence T. Holcomb Summer, 1974 tion Mobil Oil Company Eric W. Nelson Summer, 1974 Amax Exploration, Inc. MobilResearch & Development Douglas N.Toepperwein Summer, 1974 Amoco Production Founda- Corporation tion Monsanto Company Atlantic Richfield Company Pennzoil Producing Company Graduate Scholarships Champlin Petroleum Com- Petty-Ray Geophysical Group AmericanFederationof Mineralogical Societies Scholarships pany Phillips Petroleum Company Jacques M. Olivier Fall, Spring, 1973/1974 Chevron Oil Company Sun Oil Company Eric R. Swanson Fall, Spring, 1973/1974 Cities Service Company The Superior Oil Company AMOCO Production FoundationScholarship Dallas Power & Light Tenneco Oil Company Thomas W. Broadhead Spring, 1973 Company Union Oil Company of ARCO Scholarship Exxon Company, U.S.A. California Nettie S. Strange Fall, 1973 Getty Oil Company L. W. Callender Fund Scholarships Gerald L. Bartz Special Travel Grant Dennis Bell Spring, 1974 Robert L. Boyce Fall, 1973 Student Awards John Bumgardner Summer, 1974 Frank G. Cornish Summer, 1974 Stephen E. DeLong Summer, 1974 Undergraduate Scholarships Paul R. Gucwa Special Travel Grant Chris D. Henry Fall, 1973 Amax Exploration, Inc., Scholarships Michael A. Jordan Special Travel Grant Ann E. Ayers Summer, 1974 Steven G. Katz Special Travel Grant Fall, 1973 Busbey Summer, 1974 Peter C. Keller Arthur B. 111 John R. Kleist Special Travel Grant Keith I.Haun Summer, 1974 David H. Lehman Fall, 1973 David L. Simerka Summer, 1974 Steven A. McLean Special TravelGrant Geological Sciences Newsletter 33 Clair R. Ossian Special Travel Grant Foundation Students Russell G. Shepherd Special Travel Grant Support of Raymond P. Sorenson Fall, 1973 Karl Warning Fall, 1973 A large part of Foundation expenditures goes directly for James Woodman Spring, 1974 a variety of student needs, including tuition and fees for Teaching Assistants, Champlin Petroleum Company Scholarship Fellowships and Scholarships, field ex- Joseph C. Cepeda Summer, 1974 penses for thesis research,and other expensive itemslike thin sections and air photos. The Advisory Council has been very Cuyler Scholarship Memorial Fund helpful in Garry 0. Dent Summer, 1974 suggesting areas of student need that should be RichardFiore Summer, 1974 supported by the Foundation,and the Department's Awards GlennD.Hatcher Summer, 1974 Committee, chaired by L. Jan Turk, works long hours mak- Field Scholarships (Various Donors) ing sure the money is wisely and properly spent. John E. Edwards Spring, 1974 The students realize that funds are always limited and re- Kenneth E. Nemeth Summer, 1974 quest support only for necessary items. They seem as frugal Getty Oil Company Scholarship with their grant money as they are with their own.In addi- Michael P. Plamondon Spring, 1973 tion, they appreciate not only the money they receive, but also the confidence in them shown by the Geology Founda- Hogg-Cullinan Scholarships tion and all its supporters. The following letters speak for William B. Anderson Spring, 1974 themselves: Michael A. Jordan Fall, 1973 Hogg-Sharp Scholarships GeraldL. Bartz Spring, 1974 Russell G. Shepherd 1973/1974 September 27, 1973 L. F.McCollum Scholarships Dear Dr. Boyer: W. Douglas Hall 1973/1974 Iwould like to offer my thanks to you and the rest of Richard McCulloh Summer, 1974 the Executive Committee of the Geology Foundation for the Jacques M. Olivier Summer, 1974 $300 grant awarded to me from the Owen-Coates Fund. This Frank W. Michaux Scholarship money will be used to defray costs of preparation of my Peter C. Keller Fall,1973 doctoral dissertation especially with regard to the task of Mobil Oil Corporation Scholarships arranging the manuscript for publication. James R. Byrne Summer, 1974 Iappreciate the expression of confidence shown in me Russell Graham Summer, 1974 by this action of the Executive Committee. Thomas Grimshaw Summer, 1974 Chris D. Henry Spring, 1974 Sincerely, Michael Pattarozzi Summer, 1974 Charles M. Woodruff, Jr. Russell Shepherd Summer, 1974 Research Scientist Nettie S. Strange Summer, 1974 Bureau of Economic Geology Gregory L. Tipple Summer, 1974 James T. Woodman Summer, 1974 Owen-CoatesFund October 14, 1973 Patrick L. Abbott Summer, 1973 Clair R. Ossian Spring, 1974 Dear Dr. Boyer: Judith A. Schiebout Spring, 1974 Once again the Geology Department has most graciously Stephen L. Shaw Summer, 1974 at time Charles M. Woodruff, Jr. Summer, 1973 come through with financial help a when Ineeded the money most. Iwould like to thank you, the Geology Pennzoil United, Inc. Scholarships Foundation,and all members of the faculty involved inmy P. Fall, 1973 Richard Keizer as recipient a Monsanto Company WalterR.Leeper Fall, 1973 selection the Fall 1973 of Eric R. Swanson Fall, 1973 Scholarship. This gift will help me immensely in my geo- logical studies at one of the finest schools of geology in the Phillips Petroleum Company Fellowship} nation, The University of Texas. Iwill hopefully continue my post-graduate studies at this Shell Oil Company Scholarship University and willendeavor to maintainthe academic stand- Nettie S. Strange Spring, 1974 ards under which this and all scholarships have been TechnicalSessions Best Student Speaker Awards 1973/1974- awarded me. Again, thank you very much. Robert L. Boyce John R. Kleist Respectfully yours, Thomas W. Broadhead Jay A. Raney Texaco Fellowship Silverio Bosch John R. Kleist 1973/1974 Senior Geology Major 34 September,1974

May 24, 1974 July 8, 1974 Dear Dr. Boyer: Dear Dr. Boyer: Iwould like to convey my "Thanks" to the Awards Com- Thank you and the Geology Foundation for the $500 grant mittee and the Geology Foundation for granting me a awarded to me from the Owen-Coates Fund. Icould not scholarship which will cover my expenses for the entire field havepaid for the final production of my thesis without going '< season. \ j into serious debt if Ihad not gotten the grant. A paper tosatisfy my obligation topublish from my thesis Sincerely, is in preparation. Thank you for Joseph C. Cepeda again your financial aid. Graduate Student Sincerely yours, Stephen L. Shaw May 28, 1974 Geologist, Wm. F. Guyton Dear Dr. Boyer: & Associates Iwould like to extend my sincere gratitude and appre- ciation to the Executive Committee of the Geology Founda- tion for their generous summer scholarship. Although the Foundation's financial support often provides the means for Geology FoundationEndowed Accounts producing excellent theses and dissertations, i.e. allowing more time in the field or purchasing extra equipment, I September 1, 1973-May 31, 1974 feel it is the Foundation's confidence in the students that is Current 73-74 one of the contributing factors in the continuing success Fund Goal Endowment Expenditure. and high academic status of our Geology Department. AlexanderDeussen Professor- Thanks again for your support and confidence. shipinEnergyResources Development of program $100,000 $104,255 $ 5,125 Sincerely yours, of excellencein Energy- Garry 0.Dent Resources; income sup- Graduate Student plements salary of re- cipient of Professorship June 11, 1974 Wayne Franklin Bowman Dear Dr. Boyer: Unrestricted geology $ 50,000 $ 27,611 $ -0- scholarships:any level Please extend my thanks to the Geology Foundation for FredM. the Grant awarded to me for summer field work. These funds BilliardProfessorship supplements salary $100,000 $ should be sufficient to cover most of my field expenses and Income 70,128* $ -0- of recipient are therefore greatly appreciated. In addition, this award has provided a lot of personal satisfaction because of the Hal P. Bybee confidence in me that it implies. Thank you again for this Faculty use-research, $500,000 $257,332 $13,215 travel, generous grant. study, etc. L. W. Callender Sincerely, Departmental use, Unspec. $ 50,000 $ 4,535 Thomas W. Grimshaw unrestricted Graduate Student Dorothy Ogden Carsey July 7, Geology scholarships, any Unspec. $ 17,157 $ -0- 1974 level; special consider- Dear Dr. Boyer: ation: micropaleontol- ogy students Iwould like to thank you and the Geology Foundation for the financial support Ireceived during my graduate study. RobertH. Cuyler The Mr. and Mrs. L. F. McCollum Groundwater Fellowship Undergraduate (upper di- $ 25,000 $ 20,666 $ 1,350 for 1973-74 and a research grant from the Mobil Oil Cor- vision) andgraduate poration enabled me to work full time toward completion of scholarships the master's program. RonaldK.DeFord The generosity of the members of the Foundation is FieldScholarships greatly appreciated. Field studies for graduate $ 20,000 $ 13,518 $ -0- Sincerely, * W. Douglas Hall Does not include cash value of gifts of stock. (Bullard Graduate Student Fund includes $45,260 Unitrust agreement.) Geological Sciences Newsletter 35

Current 73-7U Current 73-74 Fund Goal Endowment Expenditures Fund Goal Endowment Expenditures William Stamps Farish Chair F.W.Simonds To supplement budget Unspec. $ 99,598 $12,263 Undergraduate (upper $ 25,000 $ 20,525 $ 1,725 item on salary of re- division) andgradu- cipient of Farish Chair ate students Miss Graves EffLe E.A. Wendlandt Scholarships, any level; Unspec. $ 11,050 $ 400 ** Purchase of books and Unspec. $ 4,815 or attract maintain dis- journals in German or tinguished teachers English translations for Library Guy E. Green Geology scholarships, $ 20,000 $ 17,078 $ -0- F. Whitney Scholarship any level L. Geology Scholarships, any $ 25,000 $ 23,401 $ -0- George S. Heyer level. Paleo-stratigraphy preferred Any purpose of the Unspec. $ 84,570 $ 8,167 Foundation F.L. Whitney Book Carolyn G. & G. Moses Purchase of paleontologi- Unspec. $ 6,179 $ 370 Knebel cal books for Library Annual Distinguished Unspec. $ 37,135 $ 4,800 Teacher Award, Inno- VariousDonors (General) vative Improvement and Unrestricted Unspec. $ 16,257 $ 9,500 New Course Development funds for fur- therance of basic geolog- education,research, J. Hoover Mackin ical graduate study, field Geology $ 20,000 $ 9,950 $ -0- Graduate work, travel, scholarships Founda- tions operation,salaries, etc. Mr. & Mrs.L.F.McCollum Geology scholarships, Unspec. $ 12,574 $ 1,200 any level Subaccounts Held Within Various Donors David S. Thayer Memor- $ 25,000 $ 10,000 $ -0- Frank W. Michaux ial Scholarship Fund Geology scholarships, Unspec. $ 5,266 $ 375 Vertebrate Paleontology $ 10,000 $ 5,010 $ -0- any level Laboratory

Owen-George Coates Ed 7ill C. Hogg Memorial Scholarship Fund Publicationof geologic re- Unspec. $102,912 $ 2,779 search related to Texas eneralInformation: by faculty and graduate The total Hogg endowment (in the sum of $235,918) for students all of the scholarships (a total of 6) is carriedin one Com- mon Trust Fund Account; the income is credited to one WallaceE.PrattProfes- expendable account and distributed from there at the end sorshipin Geophysics of the Fiscal Year to each of the 6 scholarship accounts. Development of program $100,000 $ 57,092* $ -0- Geology holds two of the six accounts: Hogg-Cullinan of excellence in (Balance pledged) and Hogg-Sharp Scholarships. geophysics; income to supplement salary Hogg-Cullinan of recipient of professorship Scholarships inpetroleum Unspec. As above $ 2,800 or field geology inhonor of Joseph S. Cullinan Professorship in Sedimen- $100,000 $ 10,600* $ -0- tary Geology In recognition of Hogg-Sharp Department's leadership Scholarshipin petroleum Unspec. As above $ 3,600 in sedimentary geology; or field geology in honor income to supplement of Walter Benona Sharp salary of recipient of professorship **Both Expenditures and Expendable Balance are recorded in the Geology Library Fund, no separate record main- *Does not include ca.sh value of gifts of stock. tained. Bureau News

Bureau Geologists Participate in sedimentation sessions, and Jerry also presided at an AAPG National Meetings in Texas sessionon stratigraphic exploration. VirgilBarnes, with Steve Clabaugh,led a preconventionSEPM field trip to the eastern Geologists of the Bureau of Economic Geology were major— part of the Llano region of central Texas. participants at three national meetings during the year the Geological Society of America 1973 Annual Meeting in BureauHosts ResearchColloquium November at Dallas, the American Institute of Mining, In Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers 1974 Annual Meet- Approaches to Environmental Geology inglast February— also in Dallas, and the American Asso- ciation of Petroleum Geologists and Society of Economic Approximately 150 scientists and engineers representing Paleontologists andMineralogists 1974 Joint Annual Meeting a wide spectrum of industry,national and state agencies, and in April in San Antonio. university faculty attended a Bureau-sponsored colloquium, At the GSA meeting, Bill Fisher and Chip Groat served "Approaches to Environmental Geology," this spring. The group was an international one— among those present were as co-chairmen of the field trip committee, and Frank Brown registrants from 22 states, as Canada, Italy, was chairman of the coal division of the field trip committee. well as from Jamaica, Mexico, Spain. Jerry organized Frank also led (with Arthur Cleaves and Al Erxleben) a and Wermund the meeting, which took place onMay 13-14 at the Thomp- coal division field trip, and Chip Groat and Bill Kaiser were son Conference Center on UT campus. co-leaders of a post-meeting field trip to the lignite mining the Austin operation at Fairfield, Texas. Inother GSA activities,Bill Fisher organized a symposium on Geology and Management in the Coastal Zone and served as co-chairman with Frank Brown. He also was co-chairman of a session on economic geology at the meeting. Bureau geologists presenting papers during the GSA meeting in- cluded Jan Cannon,Chip Groat, Charlie Kreitler,Jerry Wer- mund. and Chock Woodruff.

The Bureau also was represented at the AIME annual Bill Fisher moderates colloquium panel with meeting. Bill Fisher and Chip Groat were co-chairmen of Marcus Yancy the session on industrial minerals and land use, and Chip and Bob Armstrong and Ed Garner gave papers at the session. At the AAPG-SEPM meeting in San Antonio, Bureau geologists presented the results of major research projects During the four sessions of the colloquium, Bureau geol- drawn chiefly from the Bureau's Energy and Mineral Re- ogists gave 16 illustrated lectures and, in addition, con- sources Program and the Land Resources Inventory Pro- ducted workshops that were open between the sessions. gram. Bill Fisher led a panel discussion and gave two lec- Speakers focused on philosophies and concepts and also on tures, he also served as AAPG technical program editor. experiencesandproceduresindevelopingenvironmental geo- Frank Brown organized an AAPG symposium on delta sys- logic data for an entire state or for a single community. tems and also gave a paper. Chip Groat organizedand pre- During the opening session, Keith Arnold, director of UT sided at the AAPG environmental geology session and pre- Austin's Division of Natural Resources and Environment, sented a paper writtenby Jeffrey C.Reid, who wasunable to gave the welcoming address. Other speakers at the first ses- be present. Other Bureau geologists who gave papers dur- sion, "A Geologic Perspective of the Environment," which ing the conventionincluded Ross Shipman, Jan Cannon, Bob was chaired by Jerry Wermund, were Bill Fisher, Frank Morton, Don Bebout, Jerry Wermund, and Bob Kier. Brown, and Bob Kier. At the second session, "Comprehen- JoeMcGowen served as chairman of the SEPM 1974 con- sive Environmental Analysis," Bill Fisher served as chair- vention committee on mineralogy and presided at an SEPM man and Frank Brown, Jerry Wermund, Ed Garner, Cleo session on sedimentary petrology. Joe and the Department's Proctor (formerly with the Bureau, now with Conoco), and Al Scott are co-authors of a paper that Al gave at the meet- Tom Gustavson presented papers. ing. On the second day of the colloquium, Frank Brown pre- Bill Kaiser and Jerry Wermund each presided at SEPM sided at the session on "Mapping and Monitoring Critical Geological Sciences Newsletter 37

Environments." Participants were Joe McGowen, Chock gives a sense of permanent commitment to the programby Woodruff, Bob Morton, Jan Cannon, Jerry Wermund, and the University, and it gives governmental agencies a focal Bob Kier. Ross Shipman chaired the afternoon session,"En- point within the University for land resources research. vironmental Inventories," and speakers were Charlie Kreit- ler, Chip Groat, and Bill Fisher. The colloquium closed with a question and— answer panel session, entitled "Forum:After Bureau Faculty the Geologist How are Environmental Inventories— Used? Panelists were three state government officials Bob Arm- strong, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office; Virgil Barnes completedhis first year of modified service Representative Bill Clayton of the Texas House of Repre- in August and continues to direct the compilation of the sentatives; andMarcus Yancey, assistant state highway en- Geologic Atlas of Texas as his official Bureau duty. At the gineer of the Texas Highway Department. Paperspresented current rateof production, another three or four years should at the daily sessions were published as Bureau Report of see the completion of this statewide geologic atlas. During Investigations No. 81, "Approaches to Environmental Ge- the year, the Austin,Sequin, and San Antonio Sheets of the ology," which Jerry Wermund edited. Atlas were published. Color separation was completed for the Big Spring and Brownfield Sheets and was initiated for Land Resources Laboratory Established the Brownwood and San Angelo Sheets. Scribing was com- pleted for the Beeville-Bay City Sheet and initiated for the The Bureau of Economic Geology gained a new Land Re- Laredo-Corpus Christi, Crystal City-Eagle Pass, and Mc- sources Laboratory in March, and Jerry Wermund is its Allen-Brownsville Sheets. coordinator. The Laboratory, which is an administrative and Virgil also is continuing his tektite studies, and has re- research entity, encompasses about 30 percent of the Bur- ceived another National Science Foundation grant to com- eau's current research programs, including: (1) statewide plete them.Duringthe past year,Virgil attended the GCAGS regional inventory of land resources, (2) statewide regional meeting in Houston and also the GSA meeting in Dallas. inventory of current land use, (3) environmental geologic He represented the Association of American State Geologists mapping of South Texas, (4) urban environmental geologic at the American Commission on Stratigraphic Nomenclature research projects in Austin and San Antonio, (5) coastal meeting in Dallas, and was elected vice-chairman of the zonemanagement criteriainventory,and (6) Councilof Gov- Commission for the year. He also attended the AAPG re- ernments (COG) land resources inventories. Future pro- gional meeting in El Paso and the MSA regional meeting grams to be initiated in the Laboratory include studies of in Tucson as well as the AAPG-SEPM annual meeting in remote sensing ?nd the computer processing of natural re- San Antonio. Virgil plans to head for the IMA meetings in sources information. west Berlin and Regensburg in September to give a paper Jerry Wermund's position as coordinator of the Labora- and to visit the Ries astrobleme. tory carries withit the responsibility of an associate director Frank Brown has had a busy year directing some of the at the Bureau. Jerry is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall Bureau's mapping programs and preparing several of the College and holds a Ph.D. degree in geology from Louisiana Bureau's coastal atlases. During November he lectured at State University. He worked for Mobil Research and De- UT ElPaso and Mobil Research Lab inDallas, and in Jan- velopment Corporation in Dallas for 14 years and was vice uary, he gave a paper on Pennsylvanian clastic facies to the president of a remote company in Houston for two sensing Fort Worth Geological Society. In early March, Frank and years prior to joining the Bureau staff in 1971. Jerry has Bill Fisher traveled to Rio de Janeiro for several days to been heading the Bureau's comprehensive South Texas en- present the results of studies carried out in Austin under vironmental geologystudy program (carriedon with the sup- their direction during the fall of 1973 by four geologists- port of Texas Water Development Board), and has been geophysicists on the staff of Petrobras. Inlate March, Frank working on a numeric code for describing rocks in sedi- — participated in a day-long closed circuit educational TV mentary basins he was one of the first scientists in the program on land-use planning involving 15 colleges and nation to develop the concept of computer geology. universities in Oklahoma. This spring and summer, two The Bureau staff began special studies in land resources graduate students involved in geological research at UT in 1967 to meet urgent concerns of the state for abalance be- — Austin under Frank's direction Al Erxleben (now with tween environmental quality and optimum land use. Ten — — Exxon) and Gary Smith (now with Amoco) completed substantial projects have been developed in this area some their master's degrees. are being conducted in cooperation with federal and state Frank participatedin the Bureau'sEnvironmental Geology agencies. Aim of the land resources program is to develop Colloquium in mid-May, and contributed two papers (one basic technological knowledge concerning land resources so of them with Bill Fisher) to Bureau Report of Investigations that future management decisions regarding land use can No. 81, "Approaches to Environmental Geology." Later in be based on objective facts. The Land Resources Laboratory May, Frank took part in the 25th Annual Highway Geology 38 September, 1974

Symposium in Raleigh, and contributed a paper on the ian government,atrip toOslo to present a sandstone seminar Bureau's environmental program to the Proceedings of the sponsored by the Norwegian Research Institute,and a trip Symposium. In August,Frank spent a week in Mexico City, to Calgary in the AAPG Continuing Education Program. where he presented a 30-hour course on "Terrigenous Clas- tics in Petroleum Exploration" for the Instituto Mexicano Chip Groat's duties as associate director for administration del Petroleo. Frank and Bill Fisher prepared an invited at the Bureau continue to occupy most of his time. In that paper for publication in the Gulf Coast Association of Geo- capacity, he helps solve some of the daily problems that are logical Societies Transactions this fall, and they continued bound to crop up in a large organization, interviews job to peck away on chapters for a text on "Terrigenous Depo- applicants, travels extensively on Bureau business, and sitional Systems."— In addition,Frank spent some timeproof- handles a large amount of paper work. Also, energy studies ing two papers one has been accepted for a forthcoming have become a significant part of the University's activities, Elsevier volume, "Compaction of Fine-Grained Sediments," and Chip has been active in developing proposals for the and the other is to be published in a future AAPG bulletin. geologic aspects of geothermal, lignite,and uranium resource Frank and S. W.Bailey of the Universityof Wisconsin also evaluation. neared final preparation on a memorial paper for Lewis Chip has other responsibilities as well. He taught a course Cline entitled "Clay Mineralogy in Relation to Deltaic Sedi- in Mineral Resources and Environmental Geology at UT mentation Patterns of Desmoinesian Cyclothems in lowa- Austin during the fall semester, and spent considerable time Missouri." this past year organizing various aspects of national meet- ings of geologists which delugedTexas. Chip also contributed of time Bill Fisher devotes most his to his duties as a paper, "Statewide Mapping of Surface Mines— A Texas addition, maintains busy Director of the Bureau. In he a Inventory," to the Bureau's Report of Investigations No. 81, lecture schedule, speaking to a variety of professional and "Approaches to Environmental Geology," published this lay groups and appearing before several legislative com- spring. mittees. Bill also teaches a course in depositional systems Chip's work continues on Texas surface mining and on with associates Al Scott and Frank Brown and serves as a zeolites. He and Tony Walton have started a detailed study lecturer in the AAPG Continuing Education Program. of zeolite occurrence, and this summer they spent as much During the year Bill was appointed by the Secretary of time as possible west of the Pecos working on the project.In Commerce to the national Advisory Committee on Coastal July, Chip was invited to be an observer at NSF-sponsored Zone Management, which is anadvisory committee to NOAA joint U.S.-Japan conference on zeolite occurrence and utili- in administrating the Coastal Zone Management Act. He is zation. He, along with invited scientists from the two coun- a member of the Sea Grant Advisory Council and recently tries, participated in field trips and seminars in California was appointed a technical advisor to the United Nations' and Nevada. Committee for Coordination of Joint Prospecting for Mineral Resources in Asian Offshore Areas (CCOP). Bill served on — McGowenhas been readyingreportsfor publication the GSA Committee for Environment and Public Policy; he Joe he now has completed six manuscripts dealing with several is a member of the Governor's Interagency Council on aspects of the geology of the Texas Gulf coast. Also during Natural Resources and Environment; and he recently was the year Joe attended regional, national, and international appointed to a special committee of the AGI on Geoscience geological and related scientific meetings, and presented and Public Policy. papers at most of them. They included the International Bill is a member of the Austin Chamber of Commerce Estuarine Research Conference, the Gulf Coast Association Energy Study Committee and this year was elected a Uni- of Geological Societies meeting,the GSA meetings at Dallas versity Fellow of the Chamber. He serves on several faculty and at Stillwater, the AAPG-SEPM national meetingin San committees and advisory councils of the University as well Antonio, and the Bureau's two-day Colloquium on Ap- as on state advisory committees, including the Texas Ad- proaches to Environmental Geology. In addition, gave visory Committee on Conservation and Environmental Edu- Joe invited lectures on coastal geology and on alluvial fans and cation and the Texas Mapping Advisory Committee. He is fan deltas at the University of South Carolina, Continental a member of the Geology Associates Advisory Board of the Oil Company, the West Texas Section of SEPM, and the University of Kansas, a group comparable to UT's Geology U. S. Geological Survey at Menlo Park. Foundation. Bill is active in affairs of the Association of recent American State Geologists, where he is a member of the Joe's research has been in the Matagorda Bay area Governmental Liaison Committee and chairman of the En- of the central part of the Texas coast. A cooperative shore- vironmental Geology Committee: he recently was elected line monitoring programhas been completed there, and in- vice president of the Association. He also served as presi- vestigations have generated maps that show distribution of dent of the Austin Geological Society, 1973-74. sediments and heavy metals.— In the latter part of the sum- Bill's foreign travel included a trip to Rio de Janeiro rela- mer, sub-bottom profiling— a cooperative project with the tive to the training programhe is conducting for the Brazil- U. S. Geological Survey was completed. Alumni News

Early SGE picnic at Cypress Mill

Patrick L. Abbott (MA '65, PhD '73) is William H. Adamson, Jr. (BS '51) is servicing company here in Victoria an assistant professor at San Diego now a consulting geophysicist with (Texas) and along withlooking for, State University. He writes, "In Adamson and Nelson in Midland. and occasionally finding, oil and gas additionto the regular departmental "After 17 years of working for along the Texas Gulf coast, man- tasks Iam running a faculty insti- someone else, it is really nice to aging to- stay—busy. Wife Dorothy tute in conjunction with a summer be my own boss for a change. Ifor- Jean, children Anne (16),— Lexey public lecture programheldinPort- merly was associated with Dawson (14), and Charlie (12) are alive land, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Geophysical Co. here in Midland, and well." San Diego, and Honolulu. The as was my partner. The change is L. Aldridge (BA '70) reports "I "Earth 2020"program is intended to GREAT!!! Still have same wife John — currently doing a rotating in- inform the public on a broad range and two daughters both growing am ternship at & Hospital environmentalissues and the in- up too fast!" Scott White of Temple, At present stitute participants are charged to in Texas. the develop curricula for secondary Floyd J. Adcock (BS '55), senior geolo- time, Iam unsure of a field of gist with Marathon Oil in Houston, specialization." schools and community colleges." is chipping away on the Pleis- "still geo- Edwin V. Acker, Jr. (BS '56) resigned tocene, Pliocene, Miocene and Frio James W. Alewine (BS '50) is a logist with Atlantic Eichfield in from Amoco in January 1973 after in offshore Texas." Denver. 17 years. He has now begun a new "Still living in Colorado (BS '39) hunting career in "Agribusiness" in south Robert C. Aitken is President and Texas uranium." of Oil and Gas Specialties Company Texas and resides in Tilden. (MA '56) Houston. offices, Robert Alexander is a con- in "With five sales sulting geologist in Columbus, Ohio, Adair, (BS '56) is a geo- people problems, material shortages SamuelC. Jr. a,nd writes, "Have an ambitious physicist with Esso Europe and re- and taxes too high, who has a good drilling programlined up for north- ports,"Still in England; the activity well-working job open (that pays eastern Ohio this year if we can in the North Sea is still on the in- exceedingly well), or still better, find the pipe." crease." who has an interest for sale in a good drilling prcspect ?" Arthur C. Allen (BS '60) is chief of divi- (BS '51) as ... Jim W. Adams works senior sion of museum services with the Andrews, Elise Donnell Akin (BA '47) received geologist for Exxon in National Park Service in Harpers "thoroughly enjoying her MA in 1973 at MidwesternUni- Texas and is Ferry, Virginia. He says "Any versity and continues as a teacher West living in this small town with its stop by at Wichita Falls High School. UTexan welcome to and excellent school system. As Scout- visit Museum Conservation Labora- I with Fuqua master, visited Frank Charles C. Albers (BS '48) is division tories the National Park Ser- (MA '51) National Jamboree of at paleontologist with Amoco Produc- vice (303-535-6371)." West in Farragut, Idaho last Aug- tion Company in Houston. ust. Our backyard is the prettiest Paul H. Allen, Jr. (BS '49), consulting we've ever ha,d, filled with trees; Charles W. Alcorn, Jr. (BS '52) reports geologist, reports "Decided to 'get come visit us in the Black Forest." "Still own and operate an oil well back' into oil business so moved 40 September,1974

back to Houston. Was spending 90% Edgar P. Armstrong (BS '51) is a re- selected consumer goods to produce of my time here anyway for former venue agent engineer (oil and gas) controlled shortages, thus driving employer, Alfred C. Glassell,— Jr., with the U.S. Treasury Department up prices and profits. The coopera- so change wasnot too drastic kinda in Houston. "Son (Mike) just grad- tion of the news media and govern- miss easy life of East Texas." uated from UT with a BA in bio- mental agencies will be essential." logy and is trying to get accepted Robert Allen (MA '57) is manager of W. F. (Bill) Baker (BS '51), district into UT dental school. Daughter operations Tricentrol, USA, In- geologist for Diamond Shamrock for (Susan) will attending South- corporated Denver, be Corp. in Amarillo, is "always look- in Colorado. western University in September ing forward to a visit in Austin." Henry J. Alvarez (BS '59) is supervisor 1974 as a freshman psychology of the El Paso district office of the major. Mother and Father are both Bennie K. Balkie (MA '58), staff geo- Texas Water Development Board, working trying to pay abcve ex- logist with Shell International Ven- and is "presently engaged in a pre- penses." tures, says "Returned to Shell Oil in Houston after spending three years liminary evaluation of the ground Robert N. Arrington (BS '51, '54) MA is with another Shell company in Mel- water resources of the Rio Grande of operations manager nuclear for bourne, Australia. Worked on geo- alluviumin the ElPaso Valley. This Texas Eastern Transmission Cor- is part of the overall Rio Grande logy of Bougainville Island, New poration in Houston. regional environmental project of Guinea and northwest shelf of which the Board is a participant. Dick E. Atchison (BS '53, MA '54), Australia." (Sylvia, Sharon, The Alvarez family geologist with Marathon Oil in W. W. Ballard (PhD '61) is partner in Henry Jr., and Howard) is enjoying Anchorage, says, "Howdy again Balcron Oil Company, and also the San City. Congratulations on frcm Alaska National Park and chairman of the Department of Geo- another excellent Newsletter." polit-eco-illogical laboratory. Sure logy at Rocky Mountain College in enjoyed swapping lies with a bunch Arthur E. Anderson (MA '58) joined Billings, Montana. "Establishedgeo- of hosses for the first time in 20 Louisiana Land and Exploration logy major at Rocky Mountain Col- years at the AAPG convention in (U.K.) Ltd. in January, 1974 to lege in September, 1973. Depart- San Antonio and hope to make the faculty manage the London office. ment consists of seven one in Dallas next year." members. Taught field course in J Paul D. Anderson (39-42, 45-'47) is a Ann Marie Parsons Austin (BS '57) Marathon in January, 1974. Balcron partner in W. D. Anderson & Sons gas exploration teaches at Coronado High School in active in oil and in in Midland. "Still trying to make a Family rapidly El Paso and reports, "Every year I northern Rockies. living Besides — college in the oil business. seem to get farther away from growing vp two in in Texas Mexico, quite West and New geology. Iam currently teaching 1974-75." activeinthe Rocky Mountain region. math. Ialso fell heir to the boys Balogh (BS '72) employed Son Ken is running the ranch in the James M. is and girls swim teams as Iwas the by CRB Marketing in Austin. "After Black Hills of South Dakota; daugh- only cne who knew anything at all two years of singing bartending ter Karen is married and living in and about it (not much). My two oldest Ihave gone into the land sales pro- San Marcos. Wife Peg is fine." boys are still swimming AAU, and fession and then real estate so I Payton V. Anderson (BS '45), partner in Mallory (14) is on my high school could sing and dance in the corner W. D. Anderson & Sons, Midland,is team. Mallory, Graham (12), and stakes of geology. Would anycne "remaining very activein all phases Brad (5) are all doing well and we care for one on the rocks?" of oil and gas exploration and re- love it here. Husband Michael is Ben Barrow (BS '51), sales manager for lated investments.Also maintain in- stillProfessor of electricalengineer- Reilly Tar and Chemical Corpora- terest in Wife ing at UTEP." several cattleranches. tion, writes "same wife, same job, Evelyn (UT '45) married and three A. C. Baker (BS '51) lives in Wichita only more territory." daughters, grandchildren, all 2% Falls, Texas, where he is an inde- well. pendent,"still developing the North- Leonidas T. and Laura E. Thomson Bar- row (BA '21, MA '23; BA '23) con- Thomas Anderson (MA '67, '69) west Field at Burkburnett for the H. PhD tinue to be among our most active research fellow at Cal- third time in the same sand." is a senior alumni and several of the faculty tech. "Tanna, Sara Lee, Garrettand Ernest T. Baker, Jr. (BS '55) is super- communicate with them from time job hunting. Iare in the throes of visory hydrclogist with the water to time. We regret that Slim's visits Wherever we land, Ihope to back- resources division of the USGS in are not as frequent in recent years stop the reconnaissance geochrono- Austin. "Wife Lv, and children Ken but enjoy seeing when he comes logical Sonora, a him studies of with lot (13), and Laura (9) all doing very to Austin. hope of field geology. I we get a well." chance to travel through Austin this Thomas D. Barrow (MA '48) is senior summer. Watch for our new address Gus B. Baker (BA '48, MA '51), district vice president of Exxon Corpora- in future Newsletters." geologist for Chevron Oil Co. in tion in New York City, where he New Orleans, reports he is "eating "continues to see most of the Carl E. Andrews (BS '59) is employed crawdads, drinking Dixie, and aging world's exploration plays." He was in the TrustDepartment of theFirst reluctantly!" recently elected a member of the Bank in Dallas. He writes National National Academy of Engineering. "Expecting a new addition to the Jerry D. Baker (BS '51) says, "I am family in June; we have purchased pleased to anounce the formation Gerald S. Barton (MA '71) writes from a farm near Mexia and have been of Texxagulfco, a new organization Washington, D. C. where he is head ranching en the weekends." for the control and manipulation of of the computer systems branch for Geological Sciences Newsletter 41

the Center for Experiment Design fessional team such as we have in 31 persons and we made the trip and Data Analysis, NOAA. "Have Exxon Company." up the Alaska Highway. We a daughter, Kristin Corie (3%). overnight accommoda- Don G. Bilbrey (BS '53, MA '57), senior had excellent Work involves data processing of tions and adequate day-time meal petroleum engineer for Gulf Oil in meteorological and oceanographic and coffee stops. Istrongly recom- New Orleans, tells us "Daughter shipboard data. Current interests route for anyone who Karen is approaching a year and a mend this are interactive graphics and time wants to comprehend the vastness half and should be the hit of Bour- sharing executive system on PDP- of country, which is over- bon Street before long. Looking for- the mini computer." whelming, enjoy spectacular -11/50 ward (I hope) to seeing a couple the scenery at close range, and see the William E. Bassinger (BS '51) resides of football games in Austin this surprising abundance of wild flow- in Houston, where he is vice presi- fall." ers, including many Texas blue- dent of Buttes Gas and Oil Com- Terry V. Bills, (BS '55, MA '57) bonnets. we by pany. Jr. After toured Alaska writes "July 1, 1974 will be the train and bus, we returned by ship Robert E. Beatty, Jr. (BS '53) is a dis- beginning of my 18th year in Lafay- through the inland passage to Van- trict engineer for the Railroad ette, La., and will also be the be- couver. Seeing those millions of Commission of Texas in San An- gining of my 15th year here as an feet of pipe for the Alaska pipeline tonio. Independent. Activity is high and stacked at Valdez was certainly a southwestLouisiana remains a good memorable experience." Lynn (BS '62) Major in S. Beeler is a locationfor oil and gas exploration. Army. is "presently Fredrik S. Blackmar (BS '55), a Com- the U. S. He Your Newsletter is appreciated living Expect to mander in the U.S. Navy, writes in San Antonio. be each year and it is a fine tribute here fcr six more months to one from Corpus Christi, "All settled in to the Department." year. Am enjoying working in San here in Corpus. Am in charge of Antonio with the Facility Engineers Russell C. Bingley, (BS '62), Engineer- the development of the curriculum, at Fort Sam Houston." ing Geologist Iwith the City of staffing, andestablishment of a new Los Angeles Dept. of Public Works, school for carrier landing signal George A. Bell (BS '50) writes from says that "1973 was a busy year. I officers which opens in Pensacola, Stavanger, Norway, is where he was promoted from assistant to full Floridaon 1July and will cover the geophysicist chief for Statoil. Engineering Geologist, earned a technical training in this area for W. E. Belt, Jr. (BS '43) writes that he private pilot's license, and flew my the Navy and Marine Corps. Still is stillmanager of the land depart- wife and two small children from cutting and collecting banded ment for McKnight Petroleum Trust Lcs Angeles to south Texas in a agates. Golf game not so hot, but in Houston. single engine Cessna. (Boy is west stillmanage a four handicap. Num- Texas empty when you fly over it.) ber one son is about to take over." James B. Bennett and Kathryn Giddens Busy with seismic safety, sanitary Bennett (BS '61; BA '61) send Thomas S. Blackwell (MA '52) is senior landfills, landslides, and you name geologist with Gulf Oil in Jack- greetings from Houston, where Jim it." is area geologist (southeastern son, Mississippi. He informs us states) for Belco Petroleum."We are W. T. Biskamp (BS '54), geologist with "Wife proved to be a late bloomer, engaged in a continuous and active Placid Oil Company in Dallas, re- graduated cum laude in 1970 from explorationprogram in the Jurassic ports "Traveling to the Eockies and Millsaps, now teaching school. Both trend in the southeastern states. Alaska frequently. Oldest son going children are now in college and Kathryn and Wiley (2) are active to UT this fall. Wife doing greatin after 21 years we are enjoying our supporters and rooters for daughter real estate." "new freedom." —Iam responsible Kathryne (13) in softballand swim- for an old oil area northernLouisi- ming, as am I. Enjoyed a recent Tom Bjorklund (MA '62) says he has ana and southern Arkansas." been transferredto Shell'snew Min- visit with my good friendLes White Wesley F. Blankenship (BS '57) is vice in New Orleans." ing Ventures department in Houston as Project Geological Engineer for president of CoastalStates Gas Pro- Ed L. Berg (BS '67, MA '71), senior the Crow Coal lease in Montana. ducing Company in Houston. geophysicist with Exxon,says "Still Harvey pro- Lenora Whitmire Blackburn (BA '27) Blatt (MA '58) will be living in Denver and loving it! I've moted to Professor as September, writes from Mobile, Alabama: "I of just survived one office move to 1974 at the School of Geology and Houston; hope to be able to stay in now have a granddaughter, born May 23, 1974. Her littlebrother will Geophysics, University of Oklahoma the Rockies as long as possible! inNorman.From June, 1974 to May, Becky (3%) be three in July. They and their and Beth (1%) both 1975 he will be in Germany on growing like weeds. I'd like to get parents, Susie Ann and Bill Boyce, Warren, sabbatical leave. in touch with other classmates em- live in N. J. In the fall ployed in the Denver area. Best Susie willcontinue as assistant pro- Dan I.Blunk (BA '70) receivedhis M.D. regards to the great faculty!" fessor of education at Montclair degree from UT Medical Branch in State College in Montclair, N. J. Galvestonon June 2, 1974. He writes, Earl H. Bescher (BS '40) is coordinator Bill does mathematicalresearch for "I spent the summer of 1973 in of professional recruiting for Exxon Bell Laboratories at Murray Hill, Tottsgap, Pa. doing cardiovascular in Houston. "Always look forward N.J. research,— where Ico-authored three to visiting my friends and faculty at Last year Ifulfilled a desire of papers all published. Ibegin my school or at various meetings. I 20 years when Iwent to Alaska, internship at Scott and White Hos- am still trying to attract good UT finding it an unforgetable experi- pital, Temple, Texas on July 1, graduates into an outstanding pro- ence. In Seattle Ijoined a group of 1974." 42 September,1974

Murray E. Body (BA '32) is retired and ing forward to seeing a few 'Hoxn' Cleo Eugene Buck, Jr. (BS '54), senior living in Madrid, Spain. "Really games this coming football season." geological engineer for Tenneco Oil enjoyed friends Company City, says the visits of UT David O. Bozeman (BS '51) is head ex- in Oklahoma year. happy geology archeology this past Most when ploitation geologist for Sohio Petro- "Did a little and they remember drop by. So letus Spain summer. Had never —to leum Company in Oklahoma City. in last you the latch-string is — thought Spain being part of hear from a varied assignment and about out. Telephone 270-5057." "Quite Roman Empire, ampi- everywhere more and more atten- the but the theaters and aquaducts were there. (BS '51), geologist tionto stratigraphyand all its rami- G. Pat Bolden senior Also, it made me think that Ameri- Company in Houston, fications.We just used to map struc- at Shell Oil can history is pretty recent." reports "After 22 years drying out ture and let the sands take caxe of fresh- in Midland, Texas, here Iam in themselves. Oldest son now a Hal H. Bybee (BA '41) works for Con- man — other two boys are Houston swelling up because of the at OU the tinental Oil Company in Houston. moisture and maybe cracking a lit- 17 and 10." He reports, "The new job of Coor- tle. Let's make the next AAPG con- M. T. Bradford, Jr. (BA '50) reports dinator of Environmental Affairs vention a UT convention!" from Oklahoma City: "My landbusi- Exploration-Offshore has been very it challenging kept F. Bookout (BS '49, MA '50) is re- ness is booming and Itrust will and has me on the John (15) MTB, Hopefully turning from Toronto, wherehe was continue. Beth Ann and road a great deal. we will with Shell Canada Ltd., to take up 111 (11) are now attending the same be able to convince 'The Public' that — hope the the industry can explore an appointment with Shell Oil Com- school we convenience will oil and expense. develop pany in Houston, Texas. help compensate for the It's the offshore in an environ- very interesting that Beth Ann now mentally safe manner." Clint Booth (MA '56) says "Moved back knows thenames of asmany boys as to Dallas and am doing some con- horses; and MTB, 111 combs his Robert W. Bybee (BA '41) is operations sulting as well as ranching. Sure hair." manager of exploration for Exxon enjoy seeing friends!" Company in Houston. old Philip Braithwaite (MA '58), regional Douglas L. Bostwick (MA '53) is a geo- geologist with Sun Oil, writes Leon G. Byerley, Jr. (BS '52) is an in- logist with Esso Exploration. "Starting on my second year in dependent in Midland, Texas. "After 20-plus years of working in Philadelphia. We are all beginning the Gulf Coast we up and moved to adapt to living in the East. Still Warren J. Cage and Susan Kiefner Cage the whole family half way around find my work on the offshore geo- (BS '50; BA '50) are both senior the worldto Singapore. It is a most logy of Europe very interesting but geologists with Gulf Oil Company interestingchange for all of us.Iam have begun to realize that politics in Bakersfield, California. "We're currently working in an area off in international oil sometimeslooms still very much involved in West of the east coast of Honshu, Japan larger than geology in acquiring Coast geology. We enjoyed seeeing but doing it inthe Singapore office." blocks!" fellow Ex's at the AAPG conven- tion in San Antonio." Leslie Bowling (BA '28) isan oil and gas William A. Bramlette (MA '34), who consultant in New Orleans. He con- lives in Houston, says "I have re- James M. Cahal (BS '58) is President of tinues to be a very active member cently retired after 30 years with Aqua-Lyte,Inc. inMarietta,Georgia. of the Geology Foundation Ad- Exxon companies and a few years visory Council here at UT. teaching at The University and am John F. Camp, Jr. (BS '50), President of enjoying every minute." (Bill's Camp Oil Company in San Antonio, Jean Ingram Bowman (BA '51), who supervisor was Dr. F. L. Whitney. is involved in oil production, and teaches junior high school in Hous- From.1937 to 1943 Bill taught geo- ranching in Bandera County, Texas. ton, writes, "Ihave recently married logy here at UT.) He also holds interest in the Oak Jess Bowman. We had a beautiful Hills Professional Building Nugent Brasher, Jr. (BS '69) a con- Medical honeymoon in Switzerland (where is in San Antonio and reports sulting geologist in New Orleans.He the com- Ireally saw some geology). My pletion of four new floors to the oldest son graduates from UT this writes, "Left Texas Pacific Oil to building. May (1974)." become a consulting geologist. Will be an AAPG Distinguished Lecturer D. G. Campbell (BS '59) is manager of Don R. Boyd (BS '58) is an independent 1974-75 and am thrilled at my selec- exploration, domestic and interna- geologist Corpus Christi. "I cer- by in tion the Committee." tional, with Reading & Bates Oil & tainly enjoyed the UT alumnibreak- Tom Breedlove (BS '54) a geologist Gas Co. in Tulsa. He says "stilllook- fast at the AAPG Conventionin San is — with Company ing for hydrocarbons if you have Antonio— also glad that the Austin Marathon Oil in Houston, a deal, get in touch." society is now a part of the Gulf Texas. Coast Association of Geological Thomas E. Brown (BS '56, MA '58, PhD Donald H. Campbell (MA '62) is a re- Societies. Business as usual." '63) is employed as a geologist for search petrographer for Portland Moncrief Oil in Fort Worth. "It Association in Skokie, Illi- Walter A. Boyd, Jr. (BS '53) is a senior Cement was a real pleasure to see old Don says foray evaluation geologist in Houston. nois. "After a brief friends at the UT alumni breakfast into computer mapping in Houston, Walt V.Boyle (BS '54, MA '55) is senior in San Antonio. My work still takes Iam pleased to report my reunion exploration geologist for Shell Oil me abroad periodically, but now with the petrographic scope wherein Company. He says, "Transferred— that I've become a tennis bum I'm the "truth" is found. Gretchen and fromDenver to Houston last year content to spend most cf my time Ifind Chicago area good for pere- it's great to be back in Texas. Look- in Fort Worth." grination." Geological Sciences Newsletter 43

Joe Cannon (BA '27) is a partner in Cannon and Brown in San Angelo, Texas; he is still engaged in ex- ploratory drilling.

A. T. Carleton (BS '51, MA '52) is "still in regional geological mapping busi- ness but starting to expand our pro- prietory consulting services. One daughter in college; another is senior in high school. Son is in junior high school." Marvin T. Carlsen (BS '52) teaches earth and life science to junior high stud- ents in Midland. "I received my Master of Education degree from Sul Ross State University in the summer of 1973, and have had three of my kids in college since the fall semester of '73. Your Newsletter is Summer geology course of 1919 taken on the Llano River in Mason County great; Iextend my heartiest greet- ings to all friends and a faculty that is unsurpassedinall of Texas!" Ralph V.Carson, Jr.(BS '55), an analyst with Continental Oil Co. in Stam- Anyone visiting here please give us Enjoy the Newsletter and the news ford, Conn, tells us "Conoco is still a call— 3lB, 984-4870." of some of my old classmates and making life interesting for me. Two the progress of the Department of years in Ponca City, Okla, four John G. Champion (BS '47) is an in- Geology." Remarking about the years in New York, two years in dependent in Tyler, and is "still above picture, George said "1919 London, two years in Pittsburgh, working East Texas." was the year of the big rains, and and now Iam in the Stamford, we were wet most of the time and (BS '50), Connecticut office." Calvin A. Chimene senior staff pushed the Dodge truck thru every geologist with Exxon in Houston, mud hole in Mason County. Spent D. (Bob) Carter (BS'48, '48) meet- Robert MA presented a paper at AAPG the night on way back to Austin is geologist with the U.S.G.S. in a ingin San Antonio entitled"Regres- at Burnet the porch Park, reports, on front of an Menlo California.Bob sive Offlap Zonation of the Upper- of Branch is booming thanks to Aunt Mose Knebel. There were "Our — Smackover, Walker Creek Field no paved roads." the energy debacle oily types all Area, Lafayette and Columbia over the place! Keep up the good Counties, Arkansas." Michael J. Clifford (BS '63), geologist work with the Newsletter." with Weaver Oil and Gas Corpora- Uel S. Clanton (BS '55, MA '60, PhD tion in Houston, writes "Back in oil Jack C. Cartwright (BS '51, MA '55) is '68), geologist with NASA in Hous- patch after 4% rewarding and en- a partner Roberts, in Koch & Cart- ton, is "still looking at the moon, joyable years with Ohio Geological wright family in Midland. "Our is or little pieces of it. Found another Survey, but very happy to be really growing vp— daughter in one crystal form of iron, the third new Texas again." married, one to college, another en- one from the moon. Also spending tering high school and the son will some time looking at faulting and D. B. Clutterbuck (MA '58) writes from be in junior high. Barbara and I subsidence in Harris County." Houston, "Company is growing. wish all our friends and classmates Finding oil and gas gets harder all Kenley (BS '36) the best. Still love living in Mid- W. Clark is Senior Vice the time; however, it is a lot more Superior Company land." President of Oil profitable than a few years ago." in Houston, a and is also member Don is Vice-President of McCormick David G. Casey, Jr. (BS '60) is now a of the Geology Foundation Advisory Oil and Gas Corporation. consulting petroleum engineer and Council at UT. independent operator in Lafayette, RobertRobinson Cocke 111 (MA '51) is a Louisiana. He says "Sold my sand W. G. Clarkson, Jr. (BA '37) is a con- consultant in Los Angeles, Cali- control company— doing sulting geologist in Midland, Texas. now what fornia. Ilove— petroleum engineering and W. R. Cleaves (BA '60) is physician geological consulting. Formed new a H. Grady Collier (BS '49), consulting doing family practice in Orange, one-member club named "FINS" petroleum geologist inNew Orleans, (Freelance International Ne'er-do- Texas. He is married and has a says, "Consulting in the Ark-La- well Society) I'mconsideringletting two-year-old child. . Tex,southeasternstates,butmainly my wife join but she's gainfully George (BA '22) employed. We are enjoying ourselves H. Clements is retired onshore and offshore south Louisi- and having more fun than ever. and living in Denton, Texas. He ana. Extend open invitation to all Visited Martinique in June. Also says, "No special news; just glad to old friends to drop in or call when dabbling in buying oil properties. have been around for another year. in N.0." 44 September, 1974

Glenn Lee Corrigan (BA '55), library sales representative, says, "Near- ing eleven years with Macmillan Library Services in southeastern and southern Texas. At Newsletter- reading time Don should be a fresh- man at UT Austin, having graduat- ed from Westchester High School in Spring Branch. Mary continues as Business Chairman, Cy-Fair— High School. The family hobby— Lionel electric train collecting progresses fairly well."

Bill €. Cotner (BS '53) is owner of MeadcoProperties inMidland."Still drilling in New Mexico and Texas." Relmon E. Cotten (BS '50) is president of Clovelly Oil Company in New Orleans.

Jerry Covington (BS '43), geologist in Field trip to Mason during Summer of 1949 Midland, reports, "With our five children either married, flying F-lll's, playing in a band or attend- Bryan D. Collins (BS '50) sent a picture Carroll E. Cook and Marion Clarke Cook ing TCU and NTSU, Eloise and— I of the summer, 1949 field trip to (BA '23, MA '32; BA '22) are re- intend to do a bit of traveling all Mason (see below). He would like tired and live in Austin. Mr. Cook in the line of looking for oil, gas to locate a picture of the 1950 sum- writes, "Mrs. Cook and Ihave just and sulfur." mer field trip to Brady. Anyone returned from a cruise around the H. Mack Cox (BA '38) is "still drilling have one? world on the Norwegian American for gas Mississippi Montana ship Vistafjord. On January 21, in and (Jim) (BS '56) "having gold placer dredging Alaska. J. W. Collins is 1975 we will take another cruise and in a great both indepen- Enjoyed seeing at year, as an on the Vistafjord to Brazil, the old friends San dent geologist and as President of Mediterranean, the Aegean, the Antono convention. Helenlee and I the Corpus Christi Geological Adriatic and the Black Sea." will be cruising the Island Passage Society." in June." Mack is an independent living in Jackson, Mississippi. Michael D. Conger (BA '72) is a photo- Beaumont B. Cooley (MA '55) is "still Company, Western geologist and environmental scien- withChevron Oil R. Wilson Cozby, Jr. (BS '60), a pedo- Paper tist for the Chesapeake Bay Eco- Division. Received Best dontist in Tyler, Texas, says he has Award, 1972, from Log logical Program at Wallops Flight The Ana- "not found it too difficult to change lysts. Currently President of the Center, Virginia. He "spent time on from a rock-pick to a tooth-pick." Colorado River working— for Cross Denver Well Logging Society." Exploration Tours traveling exten- Weyman W. Crawford (BS '50) lives in sively. Miss Mexico trips with Dr. H. Taliaferro Cooper (BS '49) reports Houston, where he is assistant Mcßride ... miss Big Bend country the progress of his two daughters : general manager of explorationfor ... miss Coors ... miss ... miss Cynthia is an economics-English Texasgulf, Incorporated. ... miss .. ." major at Rice University but is currently studying at the Univer- Richard A. Crawley (MA '64) writes, Omar G. Conrad (63-66) is associate sity of London.Kathleen, a National "Had a good year teaching at the professor of geology at Perm Valley Merit Scholar,is a freshman at Mid- University of Idaho. Will return to Community College in Kansas City, dlebury College, Vermont. Taliaferro Austin this summer to finish my Missouri. "Teaching during acade- is an independent geologist in San dissertation." mic year, attending Dallas Theolo- Antonio. gical Seminary summer working on James D. Crow (BS '50) reports he is MA in Biblical Studies. Active in John D. Cooper (MA '64, PhD '70) is an "still working in "Cajun" country. Campus Crusade for Christ in associate professor of earth science Number two daughter graduates Kansas City area." at California State University, from UT as medical technologist, Fullerton. He writes, "Continue to and number three graduates in June E. S. (Jack) Conway (BA '38, MA '39) enjoy the great southern Califor- also from Newcombe. The last is a says "Have been in London for sophomore is presi- nia life and teaching and field at LSU." Jim nine years and have seen all the dent Petroleum Operations, In- tripping with a terrific bunch of of activity in the North Sea. Iwill be corporated in New Orleans. Enjoyed seeing retiring July Ist after 35 years with students. dear Exxon. Edith and Iwill be happy friends in San Antonio at '74 John C. Crowell (BS '39) is professor of to see any of our friends in Mc- —AAPG/ SEPM Annual Convention geology at the University of Cali- Alester, Oklahoma after July Ist." look forward to Dallas in 1975." fornia at Santa Barbara. "Continue Geological Sciences Newsletter 45

to enjoy teaching geology majors Keep busy driving lawn mower. "Mary continues with medical tech- and environmental studies students; Hobbies fill up spare time." nology at TJC. Gwen married in conducting research on the tectonics December and will study in France Darsey (BA '57) of southern California (especially W. G. 111 is an inde- this summer. Pat continues college pendent producer execu- the San Andreas fault system) and and also at UT. Russ and Carol begin high tive president of Tripco Petro- on Late Paleozoic Glaciation in the vice school and junior high school. The leum, Incorporated, in Lafayette. southern hemisphere; and lectur- energy problem has kept me very He is involved independent ex- ing for short courses here and there, in busy in new exploration projects ploration in Texas Louisiana including the AAPG Continuing and with emphasis on the Miocene and is part new inter- Education Program." and owner of a Jurassic of Gulf Coast.Many thanks explorationcompany affili- national for Newsletter and to staff (BS '49), Investing Company the the Milton W. Crusius technical ated with City that compiles it." Bob is district writer for in says, Exxon Houston and AmericanExpress. geologist for writing American Petrofina "Still user documents for of Texas. computer programs (geologic) for Frank W. Daugherty (MA '59, PhD '62) is "stilldigging out a little fluorspar Exxon and still enthusiastic about K. J. (Jim) DeCook (MA '57) says, "In in the Christmas Mountains— the it. Oldest son, Tim, enters USC this April Ivisited the UT campus in 'gold fever' is becoming more in- fall to work on PhD in English. Austin for tense." Frank is the coordinator for the first time since 1957 Younger son, Bryan, seriously think- enjoyed visiting earth at Texas and with some old ing about UT for zoology." science research West and is University in Canyon. friends relatives." Jim asso- State ciate hydrologist for Thomas M. Culbertson (MA '47) is an the Water Re- Tucson, instructor in geology at San Antonio MarthannKessler David (BA '43) writes sources Center in Arizona. College in Antonio, Texas, and "After almost 30 years at the re- San Leslie A. Dedeke, Jr. (BS '55) pleased "geology pro- search center of Stanolind-Pan-Am works as is that the a geophysicist finally looking up." Amoco in Tulsa, Ihave moved to a for Union Oil Com- fession is pany in new rural life on our 330 acres of California New Orleans. Hugh M. Cunningham (BA '40) is asales south of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The representativein Dallas and writes, Frederik E. Dekker (MA '66) reports, areais rich in history and geology, looking oil "Find some oil!!Us salesmen must "Still for and gas for so Ihope to pursue both at a more Union Oil Company of Thailand. have fuel! Thanks." leisurely pace." Bangkok is very interesting as also Hugh W. Curfman, (BS '48), an in- rest Enjoying George H. Davis (MA '66), assistant the of Thailand. our- dependent geologist in Lafayette, very professor of geosciences at the Uni- selves much here." Louisiana, says "Big news for us is — versity of Arizona in Tucson, says, our grandson in Dallas next in line Charles J. Delancey (BS '40, MA '42) "Merrily and Ihave a knack of pro- come the "big deals" soon to be says,"I'm always anxious to get the ducing boys— we now have three, drilled. Still fighting the Louisiana Newsletter for a rundown of the Mike, Matt and Andy. Talk about battle to help the energy crisis." UT great!" Charles is with Exxon busy! Enjoyed the opportunity to Company in Houston. Thomas B. Curlee (BS '50) is explora- visit UT this spring. What changes tion geologist in Norman, Oklahoma. have taken place since '66!" George P. Derry, Jr. (BS '49) is a con- "Just had a nice visit with old sulting geologist in Corpus Christi. friends Dick Atkinson and Tom Bay James Harrison Davis (MA '60) works "With the energy crisis and its in for public at the AAPG convention in San Houston Exxon's af- effects, business has been good. All fairs department, concentrating Antonio. We alllike the Newsletter. on is well with the family." Helen, Tom Jr. and Keith are all Federal government relations. "Do- fine; we all remain Texans." ing my small bit to keep the oil— W. H. (Bill) Devine (BS '48) lives in business from being nationalized Houston, and works as a geologist Esther S. Cuyler (Mrs. Robert H.) re- and that's no joke! Sorry Imissed for Sun Oil Company. ports, "InOctober, Imoved from my the UT breakfast in San Antonio." 3% acre home in the suburbs to a Bettye Hudson Dick (BS '49) says house with a postage-stamp-size Richard A. (Skip) Davis, Jr. (MA '61), "Catherine graduates from UT yard in San Antonio in an addition professor and chairman of the geo- Nursing School this May. Jim is a called Whispering Oaks— we are all logy department at University of freshman at Stanford. Patricia is South Florida in Tampa, writes, enjoying our new home. Since the looking forward to attending UT in "After year of too energy crisis I guess it was the first much paper two more years." right movebecause now Idon't need shuffling and too little science I butane. Ispend a lot of my spare now realize what departmental Jane Ormond Dinkins (BS '38) in Hous- — go through. year time with my two grandchildren chairmen Next ton says, "Still raising cows, regis- promises more science.Any both are boys." UT-Exes tered Red Angus, and our son, L. L. who pass through Tampa-St. Peters- Dinkins,III." Jane and her family David K. Curtice (BA '53) lives in San burg area are welcome to stop by. ranch Chappell Hill, Antonio and is a research scientist It was apleasure to see so many old have a near with Southwest Research Institute faces in San Antonio. Ken Martin, Texas. there. where are ycu?" William R. Dixon (MA '58) is vice-presi- John H. Dante (44-45) writes from Robert B. (Bob) Davis and Mary L. dentand explorationmanager of the Naples, Florida: "Retired August, Quick Davis (BS '49; BS '48) re- Grayrock Corporation in Denver, 1973, moved to Naples and love it. ported from Tyler, Texas that Colorado. 46 September,1974 James E. Dobkins, Jr. (MA '68) writes, the new USGS National— Center and area with Mark Production Com- "I am now working data from the moved into a new job in the en- pany in Tyler. "Changed positions North Slope of Alaska. My family vironmental field. Now involved in mid-January and residence in and Iare really enjoying Denver." with multidisciplinary studies and May— the former has turned out to Jim is senior petroleum geophysi- land-use planning." be extremely exciting and stimu- cist with Exxon Company. lating, thelatterunshirted hell.Had Larry Doyle (BS '50) says, "Stillrepre- to buy a single story house or shoot (Dutch) Dodd (BS '56) is now in senting Geological Survey of H. L. the Pattie Sue, as she could no longer Iberia, dis- New Louisiana and is Alabama as head of the North navigate stairs. Game commissioner manager Schlumberger Eegion, trict for Alabama and am consultant told me the season didn't open till Well Services. "The family moved to to the Center for Environmental mid-December, thus the decision to "cajun" country after being life-long studies of theUniversity of Alabama — move. Call me for facts but no ad- Everyone has survived the Huntsville also teach geology Texans. in vice, please— this department is de- change, and even relish crawfish and hydrology there. Doing some pleting rapidly." and jambalaya." research in remote sensing and running an environmental geology (BA '34) William Edward Dodd writes and hydrology project. It was great Baytown, "I en- from Texas: am seeing so many old friends at the joying my retirement from Exxon, AAPG meeting in San Antcnio." U.S.A. My son has made me grandpa twice. My daughter is still Ralph C. Duchin (MA '55) is an inde- in school. Inow have eight cows pendent geologist in Houston. He is and calves from the baby calf that continuing his association with Bob the company presented me nine Zinn at Zinn Petroleum Company. years ago as an award (my William E. Dunaway (MA '62) is em- choice)." ployed as a geologist for General Sam Dolan (BS '58) is sales representa- Crude Oil Company in Houston. tive with Tex-Trade,Inc. near Dal- Dupre (BS '68, '70) las. He is "deeply engrossed in WilliamR. MA says, "After ten years it finally happened making a living and raising four I've got a jcb! I'll finish up at children. Business is good, being in ... Stanford this summer, then off to a plastics field a with sellers Wesleyan University in Connecticut, market." Gus Eifler and C. O. Durham where Elaine plans to go into early on Brady field camp, Summer '48 Thomas W. (Tim) Doll (BS '60) works retirement." for Continental Oil Company as Connie Mayes Dyer (BA '58), living of wages in director and salaries in Houston, "Family's all writes: fine G. K. Eifler, Jr. (BA '29, MA '30), con- Houston. at present. Byron resigned from sulting geologist in Austin, says, Mesa Petroleum George A. Donnelly, Jr. (BS '40) re- Company this Bureau of spring become vice-president "retired from the Eco- ports, "Enjoy the Newsletter. Still to of nomic Geology,August 31, 1973 after vice-president exploration fcr Strata Energy, In- in Midland as of the nine years of pleasant association. Company." corporated, a new subsidiary of Eastland Oil Plan to move into American Bank Armco Steel. We'll continue to stay Tower about July 1, 1974." A. K. Doss (BS '49), director of the in Houston, of course." energy minerals and division of Ari- Ab R. Ellis, Jr. (BS '50) is a geologist Department Lynn (BS '57) is indepen- zona State Land in C. Eads an with Texaco in Midland. He "just Phoenix, says "Just finished a ten- dent geologist in Corpus Christi. returned from a six-weeks wellsite project areas month research on of assignment in Mauritania, West Known Geothermal Areas Fred A. Ealand (BA '45, BS '48) is ex- Resource Africa. After a month in the desert, (KGRA) in the Basin and Range ploration coordinator for Exxon Company in Houston. "Busy times even West Texas looked lush and Province of southern Arizona.Work- green." ed with the U. of Arizona Depart- as the kids grow up! Oldest daugh- ter, Becky, married in '73. Oldest ment of Gecsciences and Arid Land James P. Evans 111 (MA '65) writes son, Rick, graduating LSU- Studies founded by NASA. ERTS from from New Orleans where he and a Baton Rouge in'74. Two more to go! imagery played a large part." landman have formed Orleans Ex- Keep that wonderful Newsletter ploration Company. They are "at- Doty (BS '54) going— great!" Gene C. resides in Las it's tempting to find the elusive hydro- Vegas, Nevada. "From the north- carbon wherever it may be; don't west back to the southwest. Taking Billy M. Easley (BS '48) writes from know how successful we will be but in a few formations around Las Corpus Christi: "My partner, Lan- Vegas." employed don Curry (BS '50) and Iare still we will be active and have fun Gene is as a doing it." hydrologist for the USGS. hunting hydrocarbons 24 hours a day. complaints; No oilbusiness has John R. Everett (MA '64, PhD '70) is Bill M. Doyle (BS '52) is an independ- been good to us in south Texas ... employed by Earth Satellite Cor- ent geologist in San Antonio, Texas. lots of luck involved." porationin Washington, D. C. He is William W. Doyle (BS '48) writes from Robert W. Eaton (BS '40) is now man- deputy director of the environmental Falls Church, Virginia: "Moved to ager of explorationfor Ark-La-Tex applications division. Geological Sciences Newsletter 47

Rizer Everett (BA '37, BS '37) is a con- Richard C. Finch (PhD '72) writes from Texas is running high and looking sultant in Austin. "Passed a new Tegucigalpa, Honduras, "Currently good thanks to $10 oil and $1 gas. milepost this spring. We have now serving as co-chairman of fieldtrips We should have put the Arabs on lived at this address longer than at for the Reunion de Geologos de executive beard of TIPRO and any other. Hildegard and Iare en- America Central to be held in IPAA long ago." joying this experience of putting Tegucigalpa 23-29 June 1974. Look- (BS '50) reports down deep roots. We nowhave three ing forward to seeing Muehlberger, Curtis C. Franks that things grandchildren— two living in Mary- McDowell, Ritchie, Fakundiny, and are about the same as last year. wife, kids; young- land and cne in New Mexico." John Everett, who are participat- "Same same est son graduates from UT May, ing." Rick is an explorationgeolo- Norman (BS '43), develop- is man- Ewbank a gist with Rosario Resources Cor- 1975." Curtis division sales ment geologist with Cities Services poration. ager of Welex, Inc. in Houston. Oil Company in Midland, reports: "The most interesting thing that Walter M. Fitzgerald, Jr. (BS '53) is Dan R. Frantzen (MA '58), executive vice president of has happened to me lately is my "still doing surface geology around the Stone Oil Cor- poration Lafayette, has only election to membership in MENSA, Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn, and in one say: good the international high-I.Q. society. Livingston Reservoirs. Our merger thing to ""We need drilling For years Ithought Iwas slightly with Eastex is working out OK. deals!!! goofy, but now it turns out that I The latch string is always out for Glen Frantzen (BA '73) is currently am only eccentric (!!)." weary travelers." Walter is a geo- serving as second lieutenant in the logist with Temple-Eastex,and lives W. E. Failing (BS '42), consultant, Marine Corps. He reports that be- inLufkin, Texas. ginning July he will be in Fort writes from Houston: "With all the in Sill, Oklahoma for three months of kids out of the nest, we sold our (BS '51) production G. E. Flack is area artillery training. River Oaks home and have moved geologist for Gulf Oil in Morgan five blocks to a smaller place. Plans City, Louisiana. He says there is Goran Fredrikson (MA '71, PhD '74) is are under way for the home on the "not much change down this way. "working for the United Nations energy ranch but the crisis has We are still looking for hydrocar- in Egypt in the desert between slowed them down somewhat. Look- bonsunder the Gulf of Mexico.Enjoy Aswan and Red Sea, prospecting ing High the forward as usual to that reading the Department News- for copper-nickel,tungsten, tin, and again fall." Sierra elk hunt this letter." niobium- tantalum deposits; geo- chemical prospecting and geological Thomas E. Fanning (BS '56) is a geo- Terence B. Flanagan (BS '51) and his logist with Marathon Oil Company mapping in Precambrian ophiolites wife, Peggy, live in Slidell, Louisi- and Mesozoic alkalic rocks." in Shreveport, Louisiana. ana.They have one daughter, Lynn, who is married. Terence opened a Merle Freeman (MA '50) is area explo- Dorman N. Farmer (BS '50) is an in- geophysical consulting officein New geologist Phillips Petro- dependent geologist Abilene, ration for in Orleans about four years ago. leum Company inDenver, Colorado. Texas—and tells us "Exciting times ahead in spite of the politicians. Henry Wang Hon Fok (MA '72) happily Tom Freeman (PhD '62), professor of The Abilene area stillhas numerous writes announcing the birth of a geology at Univ.Missouri-Columbia, oil and gas fields to be found; come son, Derek, October 23, 1973. Henry says he "received'Influential Teach- on out and help us find them." asks, "Anybody coming to the er' award from School of Education AAPG Circumpac Conference in (and without ever having a course O. W. (Buzz) Fauntleroy (BA '48) lives August here?" He is a field geol- in education!). Family and Iplan in Los Angeles, where he is a ogist for Geo-Lab Hawaii, Inc. in to spend August in St. Croix where partner in Petroleum Management Honolulu. I'llbe teaching a five-week course Corporation. "My prediction in last in carbonate environments. Spain year's Newsletter was that a lot Herman H. Forbes, Jr. (BS '50) lives research still in progress." of geological thinking was going to in Austin and is acting director of change when we finished our ex- the surveying division for the State A. L. Frericks (BA '41) is regional geo- ploration work in Fiji. We have of Texas GeneralLand Office. logist for Forest Oil Corporation completed two-thirds of our seismic in Corpus Christi, and is "still work andI'm feeling as rich as Roy Richard R. Foster (BS '50), vice presi- spending much of my time on for- Huffington is from his Indonesian dent of Dawson Geophysical Com- eign projects." production. If you can't retire in pany in Oklahoma City, says,"After Austin, why not Fiji?" two years of being single Iwas Annabelle Bannahan Friddle (BA '45, unable to hold out any longer and MA '50) lives in Aztec, New A. T. (Real) Fay (BS '58) is a house- re-married on April 5." Mexico. wife in Harlingen, Texas and says there is nothing new to report! LeonardS. Fowler (BS '54) is chief geo- Steve Frishman (MA '69) writes from logist for Lear Petroleum Corpora- Port Aransas, Texas: "Much in- Bruce W. Fields (BS '51), independent tion in Dallas. volved with planning and conserva- geologist in Corpus Christi, says, tion issues in area as president of "My older son, Byron, is a senior Hewitt B. Fox (BA '47, BS '48, MA '48) Coastal Bend Conservation Asso- at UT majoringin PetroleumLand owns Hewitt B. Fox, Inc. and Zorro ciation; member of Coastal Bend Management, whilemy younger son, Oilfield Service Corporation in Council of Government Environ- Craig, will be a junior at UT Corpus Christi. "Am happy to re- mental Quality Committee as well majoring in geology." port that everything down in south as CouncilMember; member Nueces 48 September, 1974

River Basin Planning Advisory graduates. The price of oil sure Committee; member Port Aransas should help newly graduated— geo- Planning Commission; member logists find a good job good luck!" Goals for Corpus Christi. Very busy!" In his spare time, Steve is Fred M. Gibson (BA '51) is assistant publisher of the Port Aransas South secretary andmanager of the policy service department American Jetty Newspaper. for Founders Life Insurance Company Jay Miles Frost 111 (BA '37) is self- in Austin. employed in Houston and says, "Trying to get something done— as Sam J. Giddens (BS '51) writes from Evansville, "I usual ." Indiana that own .. my own office and while Ihave a Ruth M. Fruland (BS '70) is a geologist very good and active insurance for NASA at Johnson Space Center agency (State Farm Company), I in Houston. She is "still working still participate in the oil business with moon dirt at NASA to earn by membership in the local geologi- my keep, and working with meteor- cal society and am in a group which ites to earn my Master's degree in drills five to six tests per year." geology at the University of Houston (BA '49) (should complete that in fall 1974). William E. Gipson '48, MA is vice president of exploration for Returned to the single life last Company in Houston. year— some get rained out!" Pennzoil "Same job with Pennzoil as last Walter Louis Furche (BS '51) reports Newsletter, but have also been en- "I am still working west Texas and joying serving on the Advisory southwest New Mexico. Thanks for Dr. Hal P. Bybee on an "early" sur- Council of the UT Geology Founda- the Newsletter; really enjoy it." He vey crew tion; Advisory Council of the is a geologist with Hanover Plan- Geology Department, Rice Univer- ning Company in Midland. sity; general committee for the divi- and there is still some domestic oil of exploration,API; '50) sion and indus- James B. Furrh, Jr. (BS is an oil and gas that can be found. If our trial Misissippi committee of the AAPG." producer in Jackson, who own Senator Bentsen and the mis- "has an active drilling program informed Senator Jackson would Tom Goforth (MA '62) reportsreceiving primarily in Mississippi and Ala- stop running for the Presidency his PhD in geophysics from SMU bama." and give us some help, we can lick in 1973, where he is currently a senior research associate. Daniel S. Gafford (BS '61) owns and the energy crisis." operates a breeding farm for im- Eugene M. Goltz (BS '46) writes from D. G. Garrett (BS '51) is employed by ported German Trakehner horses Abilene, where he is a petroleum Exxon Company in New York City, in Petersburg, Va. geologist, central on as deputy exploration manager. "West Texas "Boom"; stop by to see us." G. H. Galny (BS '48) is employed in "Moved to new assignment last enjoying the Houston as a salesman of heavy summer. Am exposure W. Leonard (Boots) Goode (BS '53) global exploration. My daughter, cranes. He comments: "The energy to sends an invitation to visit in Mid- crunch has certainly created an un- Susan, is a freshman at UT. The land: "No change from last year. people Ihave a weird natural demand for heavy cranes." up here claim A West Texas welcome to every- accent and Ithought it was the one. The coffee pot is always hot." Kathrin Leigh Gann (BA '43) is acting other way around." Boots is district geologist with traffic manager for Reichhold Chem- Amarillo Oil Company. icals in Austin. "One daughter Thurman B. Geddie (BS '45) is an in- — liv- graduating UT this May Phi Beta dependent petroleum geologist J. E. Gordon (MA '51) writes that he Kappa. One daughter married to ing in Houston, Texas. is a consultant in Corpus Christi, petroleum engineer (UT grad '70) Texas. Clem E. George (BA '47, MA '48), con- living over map." and all the in Midland, says, sultant "Thank Peggy Stanley Gormley (BA '46) says, goodness for the Spraberry. Bill Ganus (BS '58) is assistant profes- Short- "All seven of our children will be age big problem. sor in the geclogy department at of casing is a Son in school this fall— the oldest a Daughter San Diego State University. He is Kenn lives in Houston. junior in high school and the young- year "enjoying the challenge of teaching. Meredith has one more at UT est beginning first grade. Iam back Also getting the chance to do Austin." Clem is alsoan active mem- at work for an independent oil Geology groundwater research in summer in ber of the Foundation Ad- operator on a temporary basis." the southern Californiamountains." visory Council. Edwin R. Ooter (MA '74) is a civilian J. NealGarland (BS '59), executive vice- James M. Geron (BS '59) from Dallas, geologist working for the U.S. Air president for Goldston Oil Corpora- reports: "I finally got back to land Force in Albuquerque,New Mexico. tion in Houston, writes: "We are when my investment firm opened a He explains, "Exploratory program enjoying the increases in crude oil real estate subsidiary. The recent on Eniwetok is a drilling program prices, but are hurting for casing stock market climate reminds me that to date has cored about 30 and tubing. The energy crisis is real of the 1958-60 market for geology holes from the surface to an aver- Geological Sciences Newsletter 49

age depth of 50 meters. Four-inch Worth. We are all proud to be liv- J. V. Hardwick (BS '40) is self-employ- core recovery of 60th unconsolidat- ing and working in Texas again." ed in Midland. "Spend a lot of time ed and consolidated materials has Bob is senior staff geologist for on consulting work in west Texas, averaged 70-80%. Fantastic carbon- Champlin. New Mexico, and Oklahoma.Drilled ates school." two wells for a client in Dorset, Roy H. Guess (BA '39, MA '40) is a England— That's good duty!" Charles T. Govin, Jr. (MA '74), hydro- consulting geologist in Casper, geologist and project manager for Wyoming. "The price of oil went Louis H. Haring, Jr. (BS '38) is an in- Dames and Moore in Cranford, New up! True to predictions, interest in dependent oil operator in San Jersey, is "Active in water resources explorationwent up here in Wyom-— Antonio who spends his time "trying planning and flood insurance ing in direct proportion. Hooray to find that "stuff" to alleviate the studies for areas of east coast of the free enterprise system still energy crisis." the U.S. Bea and Iexpecting our works at least it has up to ... Russell S. Harmon and Karen Steinhoff third child in November." April, 1974." Harmon (BA '69; BA '70) are both Ronald L. Graner (BS '58) sends this William Richard Gumert (MA '65) sends graduate students in geolcgy at Mc- word from Nashville, Tennessee: greetings from Perkasie, Pennsyl- Master University in Hamilton, "At present Iam spending most of vania. "Just moved to Pennsylvania. Ontario. "We have been spending a my time investigating flood control Will continue in environmentaldata happy three years working on our dam sites in the valley and ridge collection and analysis. Joint ven- post-graduate degrees at McMaster area of east Tennessee." Ron is ture started to develop rigid dirigi- and enjoying Canada. Karen plans state operations geologist for the ble for geophysical exploration. to complete her MS in September, Soil Conservation Service. Hope to get airborne gravity back '74 and Russ his PhD in June, '75." in eyes explorationcom- Richard E. Grant (PhD '58) is chairman the of the Cleason L. Harris (BS '51) is "staying panies." Billis employed by Carson of the department of paleobiclogy very busy— chasing Federal lease Helicopter, Inc. at the National Museum of Natural sales from Texas to Mississippi." History, Smithsonian Institute in Al W. Habarta (BA '40) is exploration He is an area geologist for Amoco Washington, D. C. "Volume 2 of the Company in manager and operator for Danish Production New monograph of west Texas brachio- Underground Consortium for Gulf Orleans. pods (with G. A. Cooper) was pub- Oil Company in Denmark. lished this year, and we look for J. Richard (Dick) Harris (BS '54, MA 3 and 4 to appear within one more RosamondAllenHaertlein (BA '47) lives '57) is vice-president for exploration years year, culmination of about 16 in Dallas. "Youngest son, Albert, at Bow Valley Industries, Ltd. in of work. Unfortunately, we couldn't Calgary, "Our exploration willbe a freshman at UT this fall." Alberta. make our annual pilgrimage to programs now involve operations in Texas this year, so have to extend Curry W. Hall (BS '54) is a geologist Canada and ten other countries. I greetings via the Newsletter." with Columbia Gas Development have had many opportunities to Corporation in Houston. He is "in- travel and continue to enjoy my Grayson (BS '48) is district — Robert W. primarily in development work and buildup my mineral and exploration manager for Marathon volved drilling offshore Louisiana. Com- gem collection with samples from Oil Company in Calgary, Alberta. pany drilled three shallow wells— in the many placesI've seen." Willard R. Green (MA '55) says he central Indiana last year com- "moved to Houston in August, '73 pletely different type of operation John M. Harris (MA '67) is the director where Iam working geology of (i.e., time drilling, diamond coring of paleontology at the National Canada and the Arctic. Enjoyed points picked from samples, etc.) Museum of Kenya and says, "am presenting a paper on the Kerr from Gulf Coast drilling. Enjoyed continuing field work in northern — a,nd Basin of centralTexas at the AAPG the change in scenery. P.S. All Kenya research on Plio-Pleis- Convention in San Antonio." Willard three were dry holes!" tocene giraffes, rhinos and antelope. is senior geologist for Shore Oil Would welcome visit from any ex- Company— International Ventures. Don L. Hall (BS '49) writes from Hous- U.T. people passing through Kenya ton, "We have a daughter who is a (haven't had any visitors since Jack Redge L. Greenberg (MA '73), geologist senior and a boy who is a junior at Wilson and Jim Quinn came in with Getty Oil Company in Midland, the University of Texas and we 1971). reportshis marriage on July 7,1973 spend half of our time at our home to Linda R. Hodgkinson, a former on Canyon Lake to be near them." William H. Harris (MA '61) is "con- UT student from San Antonio. Don is an independent oil pro- tinuing to track down the sewage ducer. sludge monster off Long Island and Richard H. (Rick) Groshong, Jr. (MA New Jersey coastlines; the "Choco- '67) is aresearch geologist for Cities C. Clyde Hamblin (BS '50), independent late moose" and "black mayon- Service Oil Company in Tulsa, petroleum landman in Midland, ex- naise" is on the move. Evelyn and Oklahoma. He is "having a great presses these sentiments: "Seems the girls are enjoying suburbia." time doing Pacific coast and Ap- like it's feast or famine .. . I'll Bill is assistant professor of marine palachian geology." take feast!" geochemistry at Brooklyn College in New York. Robert O.Gross (BS '63, MA '65) writes, W. T. Hancock, Jr. (MA '29) reports "We joined Champlin during No- that he has retired from Kirby George M. Harwell, Jr. (BS '57, MA vember, 1973 and spent December Petroleum Company after 42 years, '59) reports, "On April 1, I joined moving from California to Fort and is living in Houston. Natomas Company and we are look- 50 September, 1974 ing forward to the move to San James D. Henry (BS '70) has joined to make —my Austin High reunion Francisco area. Simply stated, my the Peace Corps and been assigned in August good grief... !" need for change seemed to out- to the Ivory Coast (west Africa) to weigh our anxieties associated with work with a local government group Fred Hoeninghaus (BS '49), geophysicist a change. Our hope is that it is a interested in determining the petrol- with Exxon in Houston, says there good change for our family. Best eum possibilities of the country. In is "nothing newsworthy this year, regards to all our friends from February he began intensive train- but Iam looking forward to this Linette and me." ing in French before going to year's edition of the Geology News- Africa. letter. Thank you." Hugh Hay-Roe (MA '52, PhD '58) com- ments that he is "ending three years Larry R. Hensarling (BS '56) says he is C. Wayne Holcomb— (BS '37) is "still and about 70,000 miles of commut- "president of Petroleum Futures, looking for oil getting older and Inc." Doing exploration ing to New York; I've been trans- in south greyer which doesn't please me but ferred back to Peru, where Belco Louisiana. Larry lives in Lafayette. surpasses any alternative I can think Wayne senior explora- now has a million acres offshore Charles W. Henslee (BS '51), regional of." is tion geologist for ExxoninHouston. under a 30-year operating contract. geologist (Gulf Coast) for Diamond Standing invitation to UTX's in Shamrock Corporation in Amarillo, Bill D. Holland (BS '54), assistant divi- Lima to look us vp— we're in the reports he is "very active in off- sion explorationmanager for Exxon phone book under Belco." Hugh is shore Louisiana and Texas and en- in Houston, says, "Offshore lease president of exploration vice for joying my work as usual." very busy Belco. sales have made for a year. Here'shoping it willultimate- Harold T. Henslee (BS '50) writes from ly prove profitable for Exxon. Son John E. Hearn (BS '72) says, "Nothing Amarillo: "Still partner in ANA- finishes high school this summer. new. At the same place doing the TOK Exploration Company. All Wife girls always busy." same thing." John is an independent children married and through col- and are Corpus lege Looking forward at- consultant in Christi. now. to CliffordK. Holloway (BS '50) announces tending conference in Hawaii in that he "moved in with Oil Center James H. Helland (BS '43), independent September." Group last year. We have as good operator Antonio, "Find- oil inSan is as most companies. Two other James G. Herblin (BS '52) is now geo- files — ing more than my share of oil and are here Harold logist for Resource Exploration,In- Texas Exes of '50 gas in north and west Texas now Henslee and Mark Williams. Come product corporated in New Orleans. "I that price of has reached is a consulting changed jobs in March; where Iam visit us." He geo- a level where we can make some logist in Amarillo, Texas. money. Have built sixty condomin- now is betterthan what Iexpected. Hope team this iums in the resort area at Crested our looks better Tomie S. Holmes, (BS '59), partner with year." Butte, Colorado.All skiers and trout Holmes & Moss Co. Realtors on So. fishermen call me." Padre Charles H. Hightower, Jr. (BS '56) is a Island, writes that he is geologist with Bright and Schiff in "selling the sands of S. PadreIsland W. B. Hempkins (BS '58, MA '62) is which in the eyes of many is be- Lafayette, Louisiana. senior operations research analyst ginning to bear a resemblance to exploration for at Standard Oil of Nolan Hirsch (BS '44), geological con- another barrier Island called Miami "Pro- California in San Francisco. sultant in Midland, says, "Nothing Beach. Doris, John, Jennifer, Julie in moted to corporation staff Feb- eventful since last year. Keeping and myself all agree itbeats the oil geologist ruary 1974 from research — busy; this areabecoming very active patch." at Chevron oilfield research no again. Three young ones in college. more smog!" My youngest daughter will start Raymond Fred Holsch (BS '50) is senior UT in September." geophysicist with Exxon in Corpus Leo Hendricks (PhD '42) reports from Christi. "Using hydrocarbon indi- Rio Rancho, New Mexico: "Retired Dave Hixon (MA '59) works for Lock- cators extensively on seismic data withProfessor Emeritus status from heed ElectronicsinHouston. "Work- to evaluate, map offshore Texas oil the Geology Department, Texas ed onERTS datarelating to coastal and gas prospects, and loving every Christian University, June 1, 1972. problem along Texas coast (1972- minute of it!" Continuing as associate editor, -73). Am presently involved in a AAPG Bulletin. Am current presi- large area crop inventory project Eleanor M. Hoover (BS '56) informs us dent of the Albuquerque Geological in which soil "type" from space that she is currently senior petro- Society." Leo is also an independ- (ERTS-1 and -2 and Skylab) will leum geologist working in Exxon's ent consultant. play a part." Gulf Coast division office in Houston. E. R. (Bob) Henningsen (BS '57) is Carroll Ann Hodges (BA '58) writes re- associate professor of geology at garding her work with the U.S.G.S. David H. Hopkins (BS '49) sends greet- TSU in Stephenville, Texas, and in Menlo Park,—California: "Still ings from Big Spring, Texas and writes, "B. F. graduated— withhonors chasing the Moon but hope to wind says "Son, David, should graduate fromLamar University on to grad- up assignments (from Bill Muehl-— from UT next year with BS in uate school. Curtis is a sophomore berger!) on Apollo 16 soon so I petroleum engineering. Gage, the at TSU; Samuel is looking forwarl can spend three or four weeks— of youngest, studying music at South to junior high football— wife dread- May and June in England learn- Plains in Levelland. Mommie and ing the hard stadium seats again." ing of castles and kings! Also hope myself going broke." Geological Sciences Newsletter 51

David R. Horn (PhD '67) was at sea ploration company, Esso Explora- Ken L. Jarratt (BS '57) writes, "Still when our information request tion." in Jackson County (Texas) enjoy- reached his home in New York, so ing country living. Wife and two Hurlbut, (BS '43) wife Barbara writes that Dave is Elvin M. Jr. is still children doing fine. Still think there working as publications engineer very involved in the manganese might be big oil find in this area at Johnson Space Center for nodules of the Equatorial North the UT geologists would look hard Company, Inc. if Pacific. He is a research associate Lockheed Electronics enough." Ken is managing partner in with Lamont-Doherty Geological Houston. in Maurco Corporation. Observatory." Joe A. Hybner (BS '52) is district Alice Domingues Jobes (BA '23) resides geologist with Texas Oil and Gas JosephHornberger, Jr. (MA '31) is pres- in Kerrville, Texas and informs us Corporation in Corpus ident of Hornberger Bros. Pro- Christi. she "had a delightful visit with perties, Inc. in Houston, Texas. Hilary Iglehart (BS '60) is "still in Eloise and Charles Vertrees re- Odessa serving the oil patch. The hashing old times. Expect to be in (Skip) (PhD '62) Charles M. Hoskin is energy crisis has about drained my Europe when this Newsletter comes now associate professor of biogeo- — energy so Iam considering retiring out but will enjoy it even more logy at the Institute of Marine to Austin and becoming a profes- later." Science in Fairbanks, Alaska. "All currently sional student." He is Robert C. Joekel (BA '54) is region the Hoskins are enthused about re- Spinning Pipe Service, President of manager (Caribbean) for Dowell turning to the vitality of Alaska. Inc. Exciting things are happening here Schlumberger Corporation, and in the fuels and minerals industry Assad Iranpanah (MA '64) is associate writes that he is "still in Venezuela and it's great to have a part in it. professor in geology and general after last five years: still hot and We also have high hopes for big director of academic affairs at happy." cabbages." University in Iran. "I have Tehran Charles B. John (BS '51) lives in just finished my third textbook Metairie, Louisiana. "Beginning my Richard T. Houser (BA '49), special re- (volume IIentitled"Structural Geo- seventh year as staff geologist for presentative-reservesacquisition for logy"). I am teaching courses in the U.S.G.S. Gulf of Mexico offshore Sun Oil in Houston, says, "Nothing structural geology and sediment- — evaluation group. Same wife, one new since my last note everything petrography. teach- ary Touran is married daughter, one working going great." ing historical geology. Babak, Key- daughter, and one son, a junior in van and Susan are all well." Tommie F. Howell (BS '55) is an engi- high school." neer of photogrammetry for the Carl Irwin (BS '39) is head of the B. Linda Sue (Susie) Balogh Johnson (BA Texas Highway Division of Auto- Ship Systems Branch, En- and Air '71) is a housewife who writes, in Austin, Texas. vironmental Division, mation Protection "Brad, Michael (1), David (4) and Naval Opera- Office of Chief of Iare in England. Brad is stationed Jack E. Hughes (BA '48) is "Ecstatic tions in Washington, D. C. "Inaddi- at RAF Alconbury. The strati- over the opportunity to get back my regular program was tion to I graphy here is great but into the oil business after an eight- specially Navy's we sure detailed to the miss Texas weather." year absence. Will be happy to see energy task force for three any old friends when they are in months this year. It was interest- M. L. Johnson (BS '50), employed by Dallas." Jack is chief geologist for ing to a point, challenging and pro- Field Drilling Company in San Universal Mineral Corporation. ductive, but Iam glad to be out of Antonio as a geologist and assist- it. Ivisited in Austin briefly in ant manager for drilling, says, Hughes (BA '41, '42) pro- Jack T. MA is December '73 but, unfortunately, "Branched out into of anthropology West another facet fessor at could not get to the Department." oil — drilling. Very University of the business Texas State in Canyon. interesting." He is "still hanging in there. Joe L. Jackson (BS '56) is with the U.S. Daughter took BFA at UT in '73." Bureau of Reclamationin Amarillo, Nancy J. Johnson (BA '50) is proprietor Texas. "Following eight years in of a consulting firm, Urban En- Ed Hughston (MA '50) writes fromDal- California, have returned to the old vironment Associates, in Dallas. las, where he is a consulting geo- stomping grounds and "layer-cake" "Just completed work as project logist in the firm Hughston and geology. Will be doing engineering- director for an environmentalbase- Lamb. "Oldest son,Lane, wasat the geologic studies for Bureau projects line (socio-economic) study of the University of Texas the spring under investigation and construc- Gulf Coast, with annotated biblio- semester (1974) with an appoint- tion in Texas, New Mexico, Okla- graphy and compilation of research ment as a visiting associate profes- homa and Kansas." in progress. Also worked on several sor, teaching "Special Topics in environmental impact statements Relativity." He has returned to Eric H. Jager (MA '41), president of this year. Still active in local and Oxford where he is studying on a Petroleum Inc. in Wichita, Kansas state environmental efforts, too. Rhodes scholarship." writes that his ''corporation is ac- Will marry this summer and spend tively exploring Oklahoma, Wyom- my time in ElPaso and New Mexi- Emmett A. Humble (BA '49, MA '51), ing, Kansas and west Texas." co, working as environmental plan- executive vice president of Esso ner there, too." Exploration in Houston, says, Otis L. James, Jr. (MA '52) reports no "After two very enjoyable years change in status; he is still an Charles E. Jones (BS '51) is manager in the marine department of Exxon, independent geologist in Gaines- of drilling for General Crude Oil Iam now in their international ex- ville, Texas. Company in Houston, and is "still 52 September, 1974 — drilling ahead. Same family no place since our fieldtrips and the manager of Mitchell Energy Cor- new members." likes way back in 1957. Some of poration in Houston. those guys look better than they '57) leave J. (BA '49) is area geologist Glen D. Jones (BS is "on did in 1957!" R. Kiene from The Boeing Co. to conduct for Pennzoil in Parkersburg, West research study at University of New Clinton C. Kearny (BA '39) is a pilot/ Virginia. Mexico." geologist with Wm. Gruenerwald Associates, Inc. in Colorado Don L. Kirksey (BS '60) writes from "Marilyn, and J. Phil Jones (BS '64) reports, Springs, Colorado. The Hague, Netherlands: "My Christopher, and our newest, Re- family, Nancy, Gary (9), Mark becca Marie, are enjoying life in Douglas R. Keenan, Jr. (BA '45) of (11), Kevin (13) and myself con- Oklahoma. The future of the oil Houston is celebrating his "12th tinue to enjoy living in Holland. business has never looked better. year as an independent geologist Our three years in Holland have Enjoy hearing from fellow gradu- this year. Business has never been allowed us the enjoyment of seeing ates in the oilpatch,many of whom better and should continue to im- many European countries. Europe's are here in Oklahoma." Phil is land prove if the politicians will only be an interesting place, but we always manager for Hoover & Bracken Oil constructive instead of destructive look forward to our return trips to Properties in Oklahoma City. in their oil and gas legislation." the U.S." Richard D. Jons (BS '56) is exploration William R. Kendall (BA '47), district Mary Lou Chaddick Klatt (BA '51) says, manager, southwestern region, for geologist for Skelly Oil Company in "We were all moved back to Hous- Monsanto Company in Midland. Midland, says, "It doesn't seem like ton in 1972. Why were we moved been in two place?" D. Joy (BS '71), exploration we have back Texas away in the first Mary James years. fly by. geologist for Belco Petroleum in Time sure does Busi- Lou's husband, Jack, is with Mobil booming is Houston, writes, "I have been con- ness is and the pace Oil Corporation. fast, which probably accounts for centrating my efforts in the Gulf way goes. Family is all R. G. Knabe (MA '54) is now in Tehran, Coast with occasional ventures the time the grandchildren Iran. "Left Australia last October into the other sedimentary basins well and are multiplying." after six years there, having been surrounding it. Iam also the resi- reassigned to Iran." He is resident dent log analyst for North Ameri- Jack C. Kern (MA '43) is northern divi- geologist for LavanPetroleum Com- operations, something Ithor- can sion explorationmanager for Chev- pany. oughly enjoy." ron in New Orleans. "Wish Icould says Frank C. Kallina (BS '39) says, "Elouise have attended the AAPG Alumni G. Moses Knebel (BA '22) he is Knebel and Inow have two grandsons and breakfast in San Antonio in April retired, but he and Mrs. two granddaughters. Living most of to congratulate Steve Clabaugh for spend a great deal of time and energy supporting Geology the time on our farm near Paige, receiving the Knebel Award for the UT Texas, cattleraising, farming crops teaching excellence." Jack continues Foundation; he is an Honorary and catfish. Drilled four gas wells as a member of the UT Geology Life Member of the Advisory "Awards, in 1973. Will do some development Foundation Advisory Council. Council. He comments: drilling this year in Dimmit Awards! The students selected Dr. Don Kerr, Jr. (BS '60) writes from Stephen E. Clabaugh to receive County." Frank is an independentoil Houston, where he president the cur- and gas operator with offices in San is vice our best teacher award for Antonio. of Spaw-Glass, Inc. He is "involved rent year and Dr. L. Jan Turk re- with program, design and building quested and received our teacher J. D. Kallina (BS '53) sends this from service for hospital projects improvement grant. Congratulations Houston: "My former company, throughout southwest.Wife and two to these two fine teachers. Of Petty GeophysicalEngineering Com- children are fine." course Iwas on hand to receive the pany, merged in 1973 with Ray Geo- coveted Sidney Powers Memorial physical Company, and became Gene Funkhouser Keyser (BA '48) is Medal at the San Antonio meeting Petty-Ray Geophysical, Inc. After with Ard Drilling Company in Mid- of the AAPG. It was one of the 20 years' service with Petty Ileft land. She happily reports the pro- big events of my lifetime. in February and formeda new cor- gress of her family: "Five children, It is now possible to endow a poration. Iam now president of grown and two married. Carolyn named scholarship for $25,000 Geophysical Survey Corporation and is married and living in Milwaukee, through the Geology Foundation. doing my own thing." Laura is married and stationed in We need more scholarships in geo- Italy with her husband. Ann is at logy— how about establishing one Helmut W. Kasiske (BS '54) is chief Columbia College in Missouri, Ed in your own name?" geophysicist for Esso Exploration, is a sophomore at Trinity Univer- Inc. in Houston. sity in San Antonio, and Julie Jan Houston Knox (BA '69) is a geo- graduated in May from UT Austin. logist with the Texas Water De- Robert A. Keahey (BS '57), independent It's fun and we are a full house velopment Board in Austin. She is petroleum geologist, thinks "1974 when they all come home." "presently investigating geology and looks like another great year for the hydrology of Cibolo Creek Basin as oil business here in San Antonio. HowardW. Kiatta (BS '58) has "nothing well as environmental problems in The AAPG Convention in April new to report. Enjoyed seeing Drs. limestone terrain." gave me a chance to see many of Folk and Ellison, etc. and numer- my UT classmates and to discuss ous former classmates at AAPG in Elena Kowalsky (BA '73), earth science the many changes that have taken San Antonio." Howard is division teacher in Laredo, Texas, says, Geological Sciences Newsletter 53

"Without exaggeration, this has been quite an exciting year. When tutoring or sponsoring National Honor Society aren't keeping me busy, graduate schoolis. Hope to be in Houston teaching this Septem- ber."

Warren Krams (BS '59) is manager of Computer Professionals Company in Houston. ''This marks my 15th year since graduation from UT, my 12th year in the computer business, and my fourthyear as head of Computer Professionals Company. My group and Ihave been providing computer assistance in a scientific vein to Exxon, Shell Oil, and others— so I have stayed close to the geology world, even though not as a prac- ticing geologist."

Erwin J. Krause (BS '49, MA '54) re- ports Atlantic Richfield's move in- to new offices at 1900 St. James Place Bldg. in San Felipe Green Office Park in Houston. He is a Whitney examining the Buda Limestone on Onion Creek paleontologist with ARCO. Professor F. L. Edward J. Krish (BS '71) writes, "Fin- ished Master of Science program James L. Lamb, Jr. (BS '56) is an in- Jim D. Latham (BS '60) says, "Con- in geology at Colorado School of dependent oil producer in Midland, tinuing my Navy career training Mines in May, 1974. Thesis dealt Texas. Naval Air Reserves in the business with trace element zonation in por- of anti-submarine warfare.— Best phyry copper deposits. Now involved Leon M. Lampert (BS '51, MA '53), wishes to the Longhorns hope our in regional exploration geology for geologist for Dalport Oil Company Team is the National Champion —in uranium with Kerr-McGee Corpora- in Corpus Christi, reports that '74. Wife and children doing fine tion based in Albuquerque, New "during '73-74 drilled eight gas we are all enjoying Memphis." Jim Mexico." wells and nine dry holes in south- is a Naval Flight Officer at Naval Air Station Memphis, Tennessee. Ted B. Lacaff, Jr. (BS '50) writes, eastern New Mexico, but trying to "Finding good prospects easy on south Texas pro- seems concentrate Doit M. Lawler (BS '54), chief geophy- compared to finding pipe and rigs spects. My oldest daughter is now sicist, General American Oil Com- to drill them with! Perhaps the a may a junior at UT and son pany in Dallas, writes, "Beverly, Department should offer a course attend in 1975." Scott, David, Linda and Amy very on "What to Do Until the Pipe much enjoy being settled in Dallas. Salesman Comes (Thru) !" Ted is Langford (BS '57) president GeraldT. is We look forward to news of friends district manager of ATAPCO in of Sabre Exploration Corporation Midland. that appears in the Newsletter.'" in Addison, Texas. He reports, "Still six children— family in good F. B. (Bill) Lacy (BS '50) is an inde- J. Earle Lawless (BS '51) sends word pendent consultant in Houston, who health. Company is doing "remote from McAllen: "Grandpa Bugger is is "working very hard but it's all sensing" for oil, gas, uranium, doing geologist things in the 'Magic fun. Can't believe Ihave been gone hydrology, geothermal, "oil spill Rio Grande Valley." Earle is a from UT for 24 years. Guess Iam surveillence" for EPA. Operating petroleum consultant. getting old and don't realize it. gas field in east Texas. Drilling in Business looks great but we all Kentucky and Idaho. New field of J. G. Lay (BA '53) is owner of Geo-Lay need to spend more time, effort consulting for large industrialusers and also a lawyer in ElPaso. "Geo- money working politi- and on the on a "total energy" concept. logical activities are picking up in cians in Washington." Energy crisis makes many oppor- Mexico and New Mexico. The boys are busy. Harry S. Lain (BS '50) is president of tunities." and Ginnie fine and Cheyenne Petroleum Company. Johnny is spending too much time Jack (BA '40) is group vice "Dorothy and Imoved to Oklahoma K. Larsen in courtroom and not enough in City in June 1973 to start a new president for Mesa Petroleum Com- field." company which is now exploring, pany in Amarillo, Texas. Jack is drilling, and producing (thank also a member of the UT Geology Jim Learned (MEd '70) teaches science goodness)." Foundation Advisory Council. at the junior high level in River- 54 September,1974

side, California. He is now teach- Nancy Green Lister (BA '55) is ahouse- sedimentologic and petrographic lab ing at a year-round school and is wife in Houston, and says, "We in which to operate at Getty Oil individualizing all science materials have gone skiing in Colorado the Research and is knee-deep in reefs, for their science department. In his past two winters and love it. Our oolites, and diatoms. Ken is still spare time he is directing two choirs two oldest sons can already outdo vigorously practicing law and is en- at a local Baptist Church. His Ray and me on skis! "Hello" to all joying the experience and the daughter is now 7 and his son is 5. of you." growth. Missy (9) is an active fourth grader, and quite a nice bal- Larry D. (BS '57), H. Louis Lee (BS '54, MA '58), assistant Littlefield senicr ex- let dancer.Blond, angelic Christi (2) ploration geologist chief geologist for Tenneco Oil for Ecuadorian eats fire crackers for breakfast!" Company in Houston, has "just Gulf Oil Company, says he "spent 1 working '60) moved back to Texas after 2 /4 first nine months of 1973 T. E. Longgood, Jr. (BS '58, MA is years as division geologist for Ten- for the Iranian consortium in chief geologist of explorationstudies neco in Calgary, Albsrta. Looking Ahwaz, Iran.Now with the Texaco- for Esso Europe in Surrey, Eng- forward to thawing out in Houston, Gulf consortium in Ecuador. Our land. "FANTABULOUS is the only and to a new position as assistant first son, David Ross, was born in way to describe new assignment chief geologist." Quito on March 13, 1974." (which deals primarily with North Sea) and living in England. En- Hal (BA '49) president ' Joseph W. Lee (BS '50) is geologist for S. Lobree is of tire family equally pleased.1 Thomas Y. Pickett and Company, the Lobree Corporation in Evans- ville, Incorporated in Dallas. Indiana. "Presentlyinvolvedin E. WilliamLongmire (BS '50) says there gas explorationin the southwestand is "nothing new." He is vice presi- G. Warren Leve (MA '52), hydrologist- primary, secondary, and tertiary oil dent of G. R. Haley Company in in-charge at the U.S.G.S. in Jack- projects in the Midwest, while try- Dallas. sonville, Florida, water ing to have some fun in Miami in is "still (BS '48) is president devining in Florida. Say hi to old the interstices." Howard R. Lowe cf Caribou Mineral Resources, Ltd. friends." Erwin R. Lochte, Jr. (BS '56) lives in in Calgary. "Still drilling— wild cats. Robert A. Levich (MA '73) lives in San Antonio, where he is geologist Two discoverieslast year now with Austin, wherehe is geologist for the with Newman Brothers Drilling gas prices up here in Calgary will Company. Atomic Energy Commission, Re- have lots of development drilling, source Division. Allen C. Locklin (BS '54) is partner in hopefully successful. Recently drill- ed was the record- Samuel Levin (BS '50, MA '52) is a geo- Ridley & Locklin in Tyler, Texas. a "cinch" ... setting hole. Call me if logist Exxon Company U.S.A. "Ridley and Iare still active in driest dry with you up this way— in Houston. east Texas and Canada. My son get 26s-5433." Chris graduates from high school Donald Lee McAlpin (BS '57) has Dean Leyerly (BS '50) says,"Marg and in May. Lee Ann enters next year. "Moved out into the country, lots Iare still living in Midland and Life is greatin Tyler. Nancy and I of room, it's great! Will get my loving minute of it, and every wind will celebrate No. 20 this summer. M.S. in chemistry in May from Staying busy keeping dust included. Ilook forward to theNewsletter;it's SMU. Since the gas shortage guess up with the drilling for oil and nice to keep up with friends and we'll go to Galveston on vacation (BS gas. Still giving John Turner UT." this year." Don is lab manager for '50) golf lessons when he isn't RSR Corporation in Dallas, and looking for Vincent D. Loftis (BS '68), exploration new oil fields." lives in nearby Midlothian. geologist with Union Texas Petro- Carl V. Lieb (BA '40, MA '41) retired leum Company in Lafayette, writes, W. G. McCampbell, Jr. (BS '38, MA '40) from the San Antonio Independent "I have recently left Shell Oil Com- writes from Goliad, Texas where School District in June, 1974. He pany andNew Orleans for a smaller he is a rancher: "Always enjoy the had been assistant principal at H. company and a smaller town. Gail NewsletterI Mary and I travel— H. Rogers Middle School. He will and Ihave a two year old daughter, whenever we can find the time "go ba,ck to full time photographic Sarah, with a second on the way. I ranch life is a real time thief! We work and continue to teach photo- still haven't found any oil with are taking off eight days for graphy one night a week at San isochronous surface." "Bavarian Carnival." What's oil?" Antonio College." W. D. (Don) Long (BS '54) reports he Jeremiah F. McCarthy (MA '53) is a Alsie Linscomb (BS '51) writes, "Oldest is "still in Jackson (Mississippi). consulting geologist in Midland who son graduated from Lubbock Chris- Two-fifths of the family back in says, "Baby Eddy (2) is climbing tian College May 4th, 1974. Daugh- Austin. Oldest son, Jim, and only all the trees and chasing the noble ter entering Texas Tech in Septem- daughter, Beth, as sophomore and beast "Bullet" dog. His nickname ber '74. Youngest son entering Mac- freshman, respectively at The Uni- is "Wild Turkey." Noel (6) "The Arthur High School in September. versity." Don is exploration geolo- Cat" has assured us that he will Mother and Father remaining at gist for Union Oil of California. graduate from Kindergarten. Tony home to "hold the fort." All are (13) played on the eighth grade well. Looking forward to the next Susan Ann Burton Longacre (BS '64, Midland-Odessa championship foot- Newsletter." Alsie is area geolo- PhD '68) is research scientist Ifor ball team. Heis now ready for base- gist, south Texas and Gulf Coast, Getty OilResearch in Houston. "We ball. Jerry was a "streaker" on St. for Frio-Tex Oil and Gas Company have enjoyed another prosperous Patrick's day but no one noticed! in San Antonio. year in Houston. Susan has her own Babe watches it all." Geological Sciences Newsletter 55

Holland C. McCarver ('3l-'37), inde- W. J. (Bill) McMichael (BS '49) writes, eight Herefords, and 160 acres in a pendent geologist, write3, "Same "We are enjoying the Rockies and valley. Really. Gain new love for report as in November 1973 issue Colorado; have also discoveredthat our science each day." but in addition have become active oil occurs and geology is interest- (Jack) Major (BS '49, '50) in Houston Audubon Society." He ing in placesother thanthe Permian R. O. MA is president Corpora- continues as a member of the Gaol- Basin. Thanks for the news!" Bill of M. G. F. Oil in says, ogy Foundation Advisory Council. is a geologist in Littleton. tion Midland. He "Wife Flo (Marshall, BA '51) is fine; oldest DuncanMcConnell (faculty memberfrom Gordon R. McNutt (BS '33, MA '38) is child married and living in Ger- '37-'4l) is professor of dental re- retired, and spends his time "en- many; son is a junior at San Angelo search, and professorof geology and joying our house on Lake—Austin College, marrying in May. We are mineralogy at Ohio State Univer- with our two grandchildren Steve working the Permian Basin, south sity. "This summer Igo to France McNutt (2), and Elizabeth Page Texas, and west central Texas, courtesy of the Centre National de (7 months)." building a company and working Having la Recherche Scientifique to attend '63) hard. fun and traveling Jereld E. McQueen (BS '61, MA is lots." an international conference on a geologist in New Orleans involv- mineralogy. While in Europe Iplan ed with drilling operations in off- Vaughn C. Maley (BS '26), now retired, to lecture in Munich and give a shore Louisiana. spends his time at hobbies, crafts, paper in London before the Miner- geologic studies, and spends half alogical Society. Being a fellow of A. D. Mcßae (BS '42) lives in New of the year in Midland and half in the Royal Society of Arts, perhaps Orleans where he is area explora- Vermont improving a F'll stop at the Society's house— tion coordinator for Mobil Oil farm/ranch. occupied since 1774." Corporation. Charles J.Mankin (BS '54, MA '55, PhD '58) is director of the school of (BS '58) Mcßeynolds (MA '58) is project Bill McGowen is partner in Carroll Geology and Geophysics at Uni- and Company in manager at Nelson, Haley, Patter- Daubert Oil Gas versity of Oklahoma, and also direc- Houston. son and Quirk, Incorporated in tor of the Oklahoma Geological Sur- Colorado Springs, Colorado."Passed vey in Norman. "Energy problems Wayne Eugene Mclntosh (BS '56), staff Colorado's Professional Engineer have significantly improved em- engineering geologist in the office December. Love the life Exam in ployment opportunities, and this in of thechief of engineers, U.S. Army on Front Range now that my the turn has had profound effect Corps of Engineers in Washington, lungs acclimated to a on have become return to C, says, "Enjoy Newsletter; enrollment. Will this be a D. the the altitude." the 50's?" keep up the good work." Clifford R. McTee (BS '54) writes that William L. Mantinband (BA '59) is a Ralph H.McKinlay (BS '36, MA '40) is "resigned as district exploration he cartographer for the USAF Aero- professor at Victor Valley College manager for Texas Oil and Gas Cor- nautical Chart and Information in Victorville, California, where he poration effective April 15, 1974. Center in St. Louis. "The YomKip- is developing some new courses. Replaced by Jerry Minahan (UT pur War in Israel saw our two old- "Among the new offerings are (1) '55) who has been transferredfrom est sons there helping in various Field Methods in Archeology, (2) the Midland office. Iplan to devote ways— in a hospital, on kibbutz, Geology and Glaciology of the Cen- time to work as independent a full in a poultry processing plant, etc. tral Sierra Nevada (field seminar), petroleum geologist and rancher." One went there earlier to study; the (3) Geology of the California Coast Clifford lives in Corpus Christi, other to help out the emergency. (field Texas. in and the San Andreas Fault Edith's back in studying seminar), (4) school and Environmental Library I'm Geoscience." Don F. Mahaffey (BS '59), exploration Science, and still geologist for Tenneco in Oklahoma making road maps for pilots. It's fascinating W. N. McKinney, Jr. (BS '60, '63) City, writes, "Having time of my a pastime. If any of you MA thru, — has had an eventful year. "Since life working regional geology of come to, or St. Louis call." my report, Igot promotion, ArkomaBasin and relating Wichita- last a Ronald J.Marr (BS '52, MA '56), senior party for seven in Amarilloand Ouachita Mountains to was chief weeks geologist with Continental Oil Com- southern North American cratonic "crack" the Robinson Mountains of pany, reports he has moved with Alaska, saw Dick Buffler Anchor- patterns. Just finished an epic in the advanced exploration group age and many old friends in Hous- voyage: five years Tenneco in from Princeton, New Jersey to ton such as Jim Ragsdale, Bill Dun- Rocky Mountains; six years New Woodbridge, Connecticut. away,Jerry Cope and others. Late- York and Houston stockbroker; ly, Ihave been dabbling in micro- three years special assistant to John— George Marshall (BA '48) is with Con- paleo and geochemistry." He is now Mecom, Sr. in Houston; Tenneco tinental Oil Company in Houston. senior geologist with Sun Oil in mid-continent one year. This past He writes, "Ada Mac and Ienjoyed Houston. year have managed to get in special seeing so many old friends at the courses on: Delta Processes, taught conventionin San Antonio." L. A. (Lock) McLaarin (BS '58), inter- by Jim Colemanof LSU; Formation national regional manager for Evaluation, taught by George Pic- Lester Marshall (BS '37) says, "By the Lynes, a division of Baker Oil kett, Colorado School of Mines; time this reaches print Ishould be Tools in Houston, expects to move Clastics, led by Bob Wiemer cf retired as of August 1, 1974. After to Beirut or Tehran in the fall or Colorado School of Mines. We have that date Iwill be more interested winter. three lovely children, one horse, in exploring for black bass rather 56 September,1974

Fred Bullard with students on Llano River, February 18, 1928

than oil." Lester is retiring as Lamar Maxwell (BS '60, MA '61) spends market the complete range of mud senior staff geologist for Gulf Oil his time "rice farming, soybean materials." Company in Midland. farming, ranching and leasing be- tween Houston and Beaumont." Dean Metts (BA '32) is a rancher resid- Sabin W.Marshall (BS '52) is staff geo- ing in Three Rivers, Texas. "The logist with Texas Gas Transmission Paul R. Mayo (BS '50) is an independ- things I've enjoyed the most, in a way in Houston. He says he "enjoyed ent in Dallas, "looking for gas (and relatively nice and geological visiting with "aging" friends at the oil) prospects, despising politics since leavingUT are (1) the AAPG AAPG San Antonio Convention." and politicians, but otherwise semi- convention in Chicago, 1950; (2) enjoying the energy crisis." the dedication of the Geology Build- Ken G. Martin (MA '61), president of ing at UT and subsequent dinner Martin Exploration Corporation in Joe N. Meadows (BA '62) announces affair; and (3) the Alumni Break- Metairie, Louisiana, writes, "We "We have a new son, Mark Bradley, fast at our recent AAPG deal in expect to spend approximately and Meredith will soonstart Kinder- San Antonio. Good times with old $10,000,000 within the next 12 garten." Joe is legal counsel for the friends. The worst food was at the months drilling 30 or so wells in the Permian Corporation in Houston. breakfast!" onshore area of south Louisiana. Metzger (BS '48) is retired Let's hope the government does not John A. Means (MA '47) is senior geo- Donald G. lives in Phoenix, Arizona. "panic," roll back prices, and there- logist with Sun Oil Company in and resurgence by destroy the exciting Dallas, Texas. Robert C. Michels (BS '61) is account in our business." supervisor for Transoceanic Ship- Hubert E. Menger (BS '35) is an in- ping Company in Houston. He mar- DavidF.Martineau (BS '60) reports that dependentgeologist-producer in San riedin 1963, and has two boys, ages energy shortage caused "The has a Antonio, Texas. He is "working up 6 and 9. "We love to play baseball; tremendous surge in exploration for prospects drilling for — south Texas one boy is in T-ball, the other in oil and gas and demand for petro- and Gulf Coast Johnowene and I Midget league. Well satisfied with leum geologists. Still live in Dallas plan— trip to South Americain July forwarding industry." and associated with the most active Bogota, Lima, Buenos Aires, Rio independent operator in north de Janeiro. Daughter, Owene (Mrs. Daniel N. Miller, Jr. (PhD '55) writes Texas." Dave is vice president of Van Caruth III),presented us with from Laramie, Wyoming: "Greet- Pitts Oil Company. a new granddaughter on Valentine's ings from the high country. Wyom- Day, February 14, 1974." ing's mineral boom continues to ac- James LeonMassey (BS '62) is an inter- celerate. A new Survey building is pretive planner for the National Mario Leo Messina (BS '59, MA '62) being planned and all in all it has Park Service in Denver, Colorado. is managing director and president been a very busy year. If you have to Denver in "We transferred of Messina Supply Company Limit- any questions about Wyoming call March, and are enjoying city living write us." Dan state geologist. ed in London. "Started my own or is after ten years in the Parks, in- (UK) firm at the beginning of this cluding some fairly isolated spots!" Harry A. Miller, Jr. (BS '41) is an in- Jim's involved with traveling to the year (1974) and so far things have dependent geologist who feels that various National Parks areas, then gone very well. We manufacture business is "Great! Even better if writing interpretive plans for several oil welldrilling fluid (mud) the government will keep hands them. specialty products as well as off." Harry lives in Midland, Texas. Geological Sciences Newsletter 57

Martha Bybee Mills (BA '49) is a house- R. McKay Moore (BS '52) lives in George Spaulding, class of '52." Ed wife living in Houston, Texas. Shreveport, Louisiana where he is is curriculum director of the George- an independent geologist. town Independent School District Raymond Ming (BS '41), independent E. in Georgetown, Texas. geologist, says "After commuting to William W. Moore (BS '37) is now in Houston every day for over a year, Los Angeles, California, where he George A. Musselman (BA '38, MA '40), Ifinally made the total move— and is vice president of producing for independent oil operator in San moved my office to Conroe saves the West Coast for Texaco, Incor- Antonio, writes: "Increased prices lots of gas and wear and tear on porated. "Finally made it to the for oil and gas have resulted in car and nerves. Istill spend a lot West Coast, which completes my rapid expansion of our exploratory of time in Houston working on put- tour of the U.S.: Gulf Coast, Mid- drilling; drilled 18 wells during ting drilling deals together, but am Continent, Rocky Mountains, East past twelve months, ten of which thoroughly enjoying small town Coast, plus one foreign assignment. were completed as producers. Kemp living and working." The oil business always presents Solcher (BS '39) continues to find something new." prospects for us. Son, Jamie 8., James Robert Moffett (BS '61) is exe- graduates May 1974 with BBA cutive vice president of McMoßan F. W. Morgan (BA '39) is a consultant degree in PetroleumLand Manage- in Wichita, Kansas. Exploration Company in New ment and will join me in our oil, Orleans. "We're trying to do our gas, ranching and real estate acti- part to solve the energy crisis. Julian 'Hank' Morgan (BA '49) writes Orleans, "Enjoy vities. He is our sixth child to Hope all the imaginative students from New the as Daughter finish atUT Austin. Iam stillactive are ready to "pitch in," because UT Newsletter always. Cecily is majoring in art at Uni- with UT Dad's Association after is going to have to remain a main- serving president versity of Southwestern Louisiana. as two years ago. stay in providing manpower." Jim Iam serving second year on Board membership Still handling southwest Louisiana Bob's enthusiastic on of Trustees of Baylor University, the Geology Foundation Advisory area." Hank is senior geologist for Superior Oil Company. my wife's alma mater, and my baby Council is a real asset to the De- daughter, Jan, after making her partment. Michael B. Morris (BS '47) is vice presi- debut this year, will return to Bay- lor as a senior this fall. Expanding William A. (BS '63) is regional dent of exploration for Continental Monroe Company Stamford, office to provide space for Jamie, manager,Gulf of Mexico operations, Oil in Connecti- another secretary and additional for Texas Eastern Transmission cut. accountant. Hook 'em Horns!" Corporation in Houston. He writes, Jimmy K. Morrison (BA '57) lives in "Supervisionof Texas Eastern's off- Amarillo, Texas where he is hydro- Arsenio Navarro (65-67) is district shore activity in these days of logist for the U. S. Bureau of Re- explorationmanager for PEMEX in rapid-fire Federal lease sales is clamation. "I did a sediment survey Hidalgo, Texas. Now, adjust frantic. if the FPC will on Alamogordo Reservoir, New prices, their stand on natural gas Mexico last fall. This included G. Allan Nelson (BS '47) says, "Wel- many some of the discoveries re- dropping equipment in the lake, come to the new flock of ex-Tea ported on production." sippers here in may even go sticking the sampler in 60 feet of who have moved in water, burning up the boat, and the last year or so. Istillhave two Charles Gardley Moon (BS '40, MA '42, — falling down a cliff when my two- in elementary school for those of PhD '50) is retired from Exxon in way radiobuzzed like a rattlesnake. my classmates who are now grand- Houston. "Retirement is great. Been staying mostly in the office parents." Allan is a consultant in There simply are not enough hours since then." Denver, Colorado. in the day to accomplish all Iwish to do. Started taking piano lessons Sherrill Motsch (MA '51) is employed David O. Nilsson (BS '61) is in Austin teaching two months ago (February) and as geologist for Marathon Oil Com- math at UT. have already completed two books pany in Casper, Wyoming. — about 90 pages of music. Bee- Ron Nordquist (MA '72) is a geologist thoven and Brahms are favorites. I Grant Moyer (MA '52) is a motel owner with Chevron Oil Company in Den- am also serving as a nature guide and also an employment counselor ver, and reports, "We have just in Houston parks." for Vocational Rehabilitation in bought a new house west of Denver Wilmington, Vermont. He reports: on Green Mountain, which, Ihave Clyde H. Moore, Jr. (MA '59, PhD '61) "You "froze" this Yankee ... No come to learn, is an area where is associate professor of geology at snow ... No gas. Our worst ski bentonite is very common. So much LouisianaState University inBaton season in ten years of business. for practical geologic conscious- Rouge. He says heis "stillatL.S.U. Dennis Taylor (MA '52) phoned but ness." doing the carbonate thing. Been never invaded." spending some time in Austin using Isaac W. Norman (BS '48) lives in some of the "super machines." Kids Ed Mugford (BA '51, BS '55, MA '58) Houston, where he is senior vice are almost grown, oldest will be writes, "Have one daughter about president and general manager of senior in high school next year. ready for UT, son in junior high, the oil and gas division for High- Melba is in midst of nursing pro- another daughter in second grade; land Resources, Incorporated. gram, loves it; looks like start of all rock hounds. Would like to hear a new career. Will be teaching with from anyone who threwDrs. Snyder George E. Nowotny (BS '55) is project Lynton and Judy Land this summer and Boyer in the stock tank, Big director for State Legislative at Discovery Bay, Jamaica." Bend trip, summer 1958. Hello to Leaders Foundationin Tulsa. "I am 58 September,1974

still working to reform state legis- Europe including Iceland, Scotland, Thomas H. Patton (MA '62, PhD '66) is latures. Test program in New and Scandinavia. Plan to see the associate professor of geology and Hampshire, Massachusetts, Minne- Archaeopteryx in East Berlin. zoology at the University of Florida sota, Ohio,Louisiana, Colorado, and Teaching geology of the Colorado at Gainesville. Tomis "still work'ng Arizona. Am still keeping up with Plateau again this summer in on Gulf Coast biostratigraphy, the oil and gas industry. My wife, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and West Indian fossils, and horned Dena, and Inow live in Tulsa. Arizona (includes another Colorado ruminants. On the home front, I Looking forward to new home." river trip). I look forward to the turned around the other day and annual Newsletter; keep up the realized to my amazement that my P. Noyes, (BS '55, '57) an A. Jr. MA is good work." oldest son is finishing his freshman independent in Orleans, Louis- New year in high school. As a paleonto- John (BS '47) is supervisor iana. Osmond of logist, Irealize that time flies, but coal resources development for Bob R. O'Brien (BS '52, MA '56) is a Pacific Gas and Electric Company professor of geography at San in San Francisco, California. James U. Patts (BS '59), explorationist Diego State University, and is Dallas, is "still in Interna- : in Mobil "still enjoying teaching and living Napoleon Otero ( 63-'66) lives in Tor- tional Division. Will ba g3ing to reon, Mexico, is in San Diego very much." where he head Iran for a short visit in a couple of the geology group at the Water of weeks (May)." John F. O'Donohoe (BS '50) is employed Resources Ministry. He reports that by Exxon Company, U.S.A. in New his family is very well, and he is Tom S. Patty (MA '68) is a research Orleans, Louisiana. enjoying his job. He also sends geologist in the materials and tests best wishes to all his teachers. He division of the Texas Highway De- A. M. 'Red' Olander (BS '48) writes hopes to attend the next Water partment in Austin. "Still actively from Houston, "Still enjoying my Seminar at Utah State University engaged with evaluating the indus- work here with Exxon. Many excit- at Logan. trial minerals in Texas and nearby ing events in our family during states for use in highway construc- — graduate past year two oldest children mar- Judd H. Oualline (BA '42, tion. Recent papers include special ried over X-mas holidays.— Have two school from '46-47) sends greetings assignments concerning petrogra- college graduates now one from from Tulsa, Oklahoma where he is phic analyses of portland-cement UT. Will have two sophomores this vice president of exploration and concretes from highway structures fall, one at UT and cne in high production for Skelly Oil Company. as well as pavements. Iserved on school." Red is geophysical man- "Enjoyed seeing many friends at the National Steering Committee of ager of the Gulf Coast division for AAPG in San Antonio. Still miss the Highway Geology Sympcsium Exxcn. living in Texas." held in Raleigh, N. C. My group (wife and three kids) and Ire- managing Robert M. (Bob) Owens (BS '51) is an Fred L. Oliver (BS '51) is cently moved into a "Casa Del Sol" partner in Greenbrier Limited in independent geologist in Houston, Texas. on a north Austin cove so— fitting Dallas. "Finally made partner this for a Texas rockhound Palm- year with Greenbrier Limited after John W. Parker (PhD '66) is an asso- wood!" being associated with them as a ciate professor of Geology at Albion consultant and manager of produc- College in Michigan. This summer Bill R. Payne and Joyce Bowman Payne tion and exploration for about 15 he is teachingin Durango, Colorado (BA '40, MA '41; BA '41) write years. Sold out my interest in con- and reports: "Our two eldest chil- from Houston, "No interesting sulting firm Oliver and West, Inc. dren, Marsi and Chris, both mar- news to report but we do wish to to Bill Stokes andJack Boone. Fred, ried last year (not one another). express our appreciation to the Jr. and Jane now at The Univer- Trying to climb the hills and work Department for providing theNews- sity. Duane at North Texas. Only— on La Ventana, New Mexico re- letter. Enjoy reading about all our have three children left at horne port in evening; doing both badly, alumni." Bill is division explora- all in high school." natch." tion manager of Gulf Coast area for Exxon. WilliamB. Oliver (BS '68, MA '70) says J. L. (Jake) Patton (BA '32, MA '32) he "enjoyed visiting with an 'old reports that he is "recovering from Richard C. Peckham (BS '56) is a geolo- time' UT geology grad, Ed Killian a heart attack last November— doing gist for the Environmental Protec- (BA '67) while Iwas in London nicely now. Not back to full tion Agency in Dallas. recently." Bill formation evalua- strength making progress." is yet, but Phillip M.Pitzer (BS '54) is an oilopera- tion engineer with Conoco in Hous- Jake is an oil operator in Tyler, tor and rancher in Breckenridge, ton. Texas. Texas. John S. Orr (BS '59) is manager of ex- Gaston H. Parrish (BA '20) is retired John R. Pedigo, Sr. (BS '35) is asso- ploration for Patrick Petroleum in and living in Corpus Christi. "The ciate professor of petroleum en- Jackson, Michigan. energy crisis has forced my wife gineering at Texas A&M Univer- and me, like everyoneelse, to curtail sity in College Station. R. William Orr (MA '64), associate our travel for the time being." professor and coordinator of geo- Calvin G. Percy (BS '48) sends this word logy section at Ball State Univer- J. F. Patterson, Jr. (BS '52) is district from New Orleans: "Vickie and I sity in Muncie, Indiana, says "On manager of American Trading and have one son finishing Texas Tech, sabbatical leave spring quarter Production Corporation in Houston, one at LSU and one at home. We studying and traveling in northern Texas. are becoming better adjusted to Geological Sciences Newsletter 59

New Orleans, but would still like John P. Podolinsky (MEd '70) is a JamesA.Ragsdale (MA '60) reports "No to get back to Texas. Am complet- science teacher in St. Louis Park, changes since last year." Jim is ing 25 years with Exxon this year." Minnesota. "Still teaching geology manager of the Louisiana offshore and oceanography (semester evaluation group for Ashland Ex- Charles S. Percy (BS '43) is a retired courses) to seniors. The field trip ploration Company in Houston. petroleum subsurface geologist thesis done for Dr. Bob Boyer has living in Austin. "Nothing of news been invaluable." W. K. Rainbolt, Jr.(BA '57) says hehas value to report. With the new Geo- "formed oil— and gas consulting logy Building, the new equipment, Gene R. Pollock (BS '52) is exploration partnership working mostly in and the fantastic job all the faculty manager, offshore division, for Ten- south Louisiana." His new company are doing, the Geological Depart- neco Oil Company in Lafayette,— is Melton & Eainbolt, Petroleum ment of the University of Texas at Louisiana. "Typical oil field deal Associates, located in Lafayette. Austin has to be one of the finest transferred from desert in Bakers- John W. Ramsey, Jr. (MA '60) is an in- in the nation.For this and for the field to Madrid, Spain to Canadian dependent geologist in Oklahoma NewsletterIwishto give my thanks Arctic and enjoyed them all. Now City. to the faculty." ready for some crawfish heads in Lafayette." Clyde M. Rascoe (BS '49) is president Don Perryman (BS '57) is partner in of Merit Oil Company in San Exploration Services Company in J. Dan Powell (PhD '61) reports, "After Angelo, Texas. Midland. He reports "The logging a four-year interlude in Precam- business is very good in west Texas brian and mineral resources in M. Allen Reagan, Jr. (BA '50) has re- at this time." Idaho, we— are finally back to strati- cently becomeassociatedwithRobert graphy as of July. We expect to Mosbacher Interests in Houston, Charles P. Peters (BS '60) writes, "Liv- live in Golden, Colorado. Leaving where he is in charge of business ing in Houston with wife and Moscow shortly for Wyoming and a development. "After 23 years of cor- daughters, ages 9 and 11. Recently monthwith the Universityof Michi- porate business association, Iam went into sales for Ayerst Labora- gan field camp, then on to Golden anticipating working for one of the tories, a pharmaceutical company. and the new job." Dan will be a truly outstanding independent oil So far they haven't been able to geologist with the U.S.G.S. in operators." He also is a member of come up with anything to restore Denver. the Geology Foundation Advisory hair. Mike Burkart, you wouldn't Council. recognize Ann Wilson Primer (BA '56) writes me!" William (MA '68, '73) is from Tyler, Texas, "Kids still offer M. Reid PhD staff geologist Ben J. Petrusek (BA '42) says, "Con- my services when they cover geo- on the Enforcement and General Council the Environ- tinuing with Amoco inNew Orleans logy in school. Just a busy house- of — mentalProtection Agency in micropaleontology primarily off- wifebuthave job offer when Iwant in Wash- ington, D.C. shore exploration. Always enjoy to go to work." reading the Neivsletter." Charles B. Renaud (BS '49, MA '50) is William T. Probandt (BS '56) is a con- an independent in Midland, Texas. Pettigrew (BS '52, '54) sulting geologist in Midland. "In- Robert W. MA "Higher oil and gas prices have supervisory geologist volved in gas-oil exploration, is senior for 80% caused me to become a 'practicing' 15% minerals, geothermal (does Exxon in Harvey, Louisiana. 5% geologist again; i.e., back to the that to 100%?). pursuit add up In drawingboard." Van A. Petty, Jr. (BS '40, MA '41) of sand trends in—SE New Mexico comments, "We enjoyed a most suc- for the most part need to re-take W. F. Reynolds (MA '53) is a geolo- cessful national AAPG convention some basic geology courses! Regards gist in J. C. & M. F. Reynolds, Oil in San Antonio this spring. It was a to Profs. Clabaugh, Folk, Bullard, Producers in Wichita Falls, Texas. great pleasure visiting with old etc." classmates. After the convention James W. Richards (BS '68, attended Maxine and Itooka tour of Europe John L. Proctor (BA '50) is a petro- grad school in '69) is vice president which we thoroughly enjoyed. Had leum engineer in Dallas. "Recently of the oil division for Magnatex a nice long visit by telephone in we completed construction on a Corporation. He writes, "After eight London with Frank Gardner (BA week-end cabin in east Texas. We years in Canada, we are moving '36, MA '38, PhD '42)." Van is an hope now to spend most of our free back to Midland, Texas. Hope to see independent geologist in San An- time swimming and playing golf and do business with some of the tonio. among the tall pines." many Texas-Exes around the country." George B. Pichel (BS '51) is chief geolo- James H. Quinn (PhD '54) is retired. gist with Union Oil Company in "I am returning to Fredericksburg, James Van (Jim) Richards (BS '56) is Los Angeles. He was "happy to see Texas,where the climateis superior an independent petroleum geologist so many Exes at the AAPG con- to that of anywhere else. Ihope to in Houston. He comments, "Cele- vention in San Antonio." look for Pleistocene fossils in caves brated my 40th birthday this year and lower X dinosaurs. All infor- with two new field discoveries, one Roger S. Plummer, Jr. (BA '48, MA '49) mation will be welcome." in Chambers County and another is president of Champlin Petroleum in Wharton County. My wife Pam Company in Fort Worth. He is also Jack H. Ragsdale (BS '51) is president is attending South Texas Junior an active member of the Geology of Ragsdale Engineering Corpora- College in Houston. Still doing some Foundation Advisory Council. tion in Alice, Texas. consulting for Pengo Petroleumand 60 September,1974

Husky Oil. There is lots of action sity for three years as an "insti- in Houston these days. Business is tutional researcher" before Ien- unbelievable!" tered VanderbiltDivinity School as a full-time student in 1970. Ire- Frank M. Richardson (BS '57) says in ceived the M.Div. degree in May, 1973 he was "prims mover in form- 1973 and was ordained in June ing1 a consulting firm composed of 1973, at the church Iam presently geologists, geophysicists, petroleum serving." is Minister professionals John at Glen- engineers, and other cliff Presbyterian Church in Nash- offering their services to the mine- ville. ral industry. Business is great. Jean and children all fine."Frank's Margaret Anne Christie Rogers (BA new firm is Geoscience Consulting '64, MA '69) says, "Rogers-Bryant Services International, Inc. located & Company, technical and scientific in Houston. writers, is still solvent; however, most of my writing is being done (BS ;58) senior Gene Richardson is as part of my position as an en- marketing representative for IBM vironmental geologist for the Los Corporation in San Antonio. AlamosScientific Laboratory.LASL Wade C. Ridley (BS '53, MA '55) writes lets me contract— for all services from Tyler, Texas: "Still trying except writing something was said to pick up some "leavins" in east about 'conflict of interest,' At LASL Texas. Son, Tom (21), will be Ist I'm part of an inter-disciplinary classman at VMI. Son, Clark (17), group, Environmental Studies. graduating from high school, plans Dick Robison, Hollis D. Hedberg Dis- Most of my work is concerned to follow his brother and become a tinguished Professor with solid radioactive waste man- Brother Rat at VMI". Wade is a agement. I've started my second year on the Alamos County partner in Ridley and Locklin. the real estate business with both Los Planning Zoning feet; opened a new office in and Commission. Jess P. Roach (BA '41) writes that he Recently Iwas appointed chairman has "just moved to Denver on a March. With two retail book and gift shops, my fishing timeis gone." of the committee to redraw the new job. Oil and gas prospecting County Master Plan. For a small Ron lives in El Dorado, Arkansas. seems evenmore exciting now with community, Los Alamos is highly our energy shortage. Hope old Richard A. Robison (PhD '62) wrote to vocal. Surely is nice to bs able to friends will look me up when in tell us this excitingnews:"Recently hide behind my husband's name— Denver." Jess is vice president of Ihave accepted an appointment as Irefer to the telephone directory, exploration for Ladd Petroleum. Hollis D. Hedberg Distinguished of course." Geology Uni- Virgil H. Roan (BS '49), consulting geo- Professor of at the August Peter R. Rose (BS '57, MA '59, PhD '68) logist, writes from Ardmore, Okla- versity of Kansas, effective 16, 1974. In addition, position writes, "Left Shell last March homa: "MadelineandIare enjoying the includes directorship of the Paleon- ('73), joined U.S.G.S. in Denver, our home at 2200 Cloverleaf Place. tological Institute and editorship of Oil and Gas Branch, as Chief of Darlynn is a senior in college and the Treatise on Invertebrate Pale- this expanding research outfit. Boy, now following her mother's foot- ontology. my Texas has life been hectic ever since! Just steps a Delta Delta at It looks as if as Delta after Ijoined the Fed found out University of Arkansas in education is paying off." the there was an Energy Crunch im- Fayetteville." J. D. (Jack) Roche (BS '56), owner of pending— No, we aren't trying to Roche, Austin, Jack Roberts (BS '60) is manager of Jack Realtors in form a National Oil & Gas Com- Texas, major computer projects for Great "Visited AAPG convention pany! Judy and kids all doing well in San Antonio March. Saw Bill Southern Life Insurance Company in and send their best regards." in Houston. Glover, Bob Bradley, and Will Green from Roswell, N.M. days. Don Rothschild (BS '52, MA '55) writes, RolandS. Robertson (BS '55, MA '56) is Josephine and Imiss oil business "We are now living in Denver and a consultant living in Corpus but enjoy real estate brokerage loving it. Am Foreign Exploration Christi, Texas. here. David now 17, James 13. Run- Manager for Anschutz Corporation ning track, playing baseball. Come and enjoying working the geology E. C. Robinson (BS '50) writes from see us!" of the world." Peru: "Enjoying life in the tropics awaiting the results of our first John R. Rogers ('59-'6O) writes from Wilfred 'Pete' Roux, Jr. (PhD '58) re- well in the jungle under the Peru- Nashville, Tennessee: "After work- ports that "after 15 years with vian model contract concept." He ing for several years in petro- Shell, we made the big break and is resident manager of Union Oil leum geology and with government joined Chandler & Associates, Company of Peru in Lima. contractors in connection with the Denver. Between the new job (Pete Apollo Project (lunar geology), I is Vice-President, Exploration) and Ron S. Robinson (BS '58) says, "Visited am now fulfilling what has long Colorado living— things have never the '40 acres' over Easter— weekend been my real ambition and interest been better. Roy, age 16, is a ski and promptly got lost amazed at as a Minister of the Gospel. I was instructor and Jesse, age 14, races the construction since '58. Iam in associated with Vanderb'lt Univer- motocross. Us old folk just ski and Geological Sciences Newsletter 61

backpack. Sue finds time for tennis, D. F. Sandifer (BS '35, MA '35) is an land Exploration Company— work- too." independent geologist in San An- ing offshore Louisiana. Great hunt- tonio. He reports, "No change from ing country. Living in Houston and James A. Rowell, Jr. (BS '54) is presi- last year, just one year older. Busi- enjoying every minute of it. Look- of PAR Oil Corporation in dent ness has been slow, but there are ing forward to a great 'Hook 'em Shreveport, Louisiana. possibilities of things becoming bet- Horns" team this fall." Peter D. Rowley (PhD '68) is a geolo- ter. If we can get pipe, oil and gas Ted Schulenberg (MA '58) writes from gist with the U. S. Ge3logical Sur- price increases should help consi- Madrid, Spain: "Not much oilbeing vey in Denver. "I am now pr'marily derably." — found here but it's a nice place to involved in the environmental geo- Wayne E. Schake (MA '61) is a pilot looking. twT o off- logy oil of Colo- be while Will have of the shale lands for Pan Am airline in San Fran- spring college (neither rado-Utah-Wyoming." in this fall cisco. He says, "Possible transfer to at UT, but it was a close second W. Wayne Roye (BS '51) is manager of New York upcoming. Hate the for one). Ted is exploration man- exploration for Clayton W. Wil- thought of leaving San Francisco. ager for American Overseas Petro- liams, Jr. in Midland, Texas, and is Hope Dr. Bell is doing well. Celia leum. "exploring for and gas in south- is flourishing in the California sun- oil (BS '47), in Engle- east Mississippi, Texas and New shine," F. E. Schultz new wood, Colorado, Mexico." writes that "effec- 0. E. Schellhase (BS '51), consultant in tive 8/1/74 Iwill become Division John S. Runge (BS '50) is senior part- Corpus Christi, sends word he is Geophysical Manager, Offshore Div- ner in Runge, Campbell, and George "Trying to put drilling deals to- ision, Pacific Province, in Exxon's in Casper, Wyoming. gether and am having some Houston office, P. 0. Box 2180, success." Houston, Texas 77001." Jimmie NortonRussell (BS r52, MA '54) is chief of surface casing section Judith A. Schiebout (BA '68, MA '70, Rubin A. Schultz, Jr. —(BS '61) says, for the Texas Water Development PhD '73) writes, "This year I "No change in jobs still with the Board in Austin. "Have recently taught at the University of North- Highway Department. Ibought a moved into new office building at ern Colorado and California State new home last June so Ihave a 1700 N. Congress Avenue between College in Sonoma. Next year Iwill new address." He is geologist with the University and the Capitol. be back in sunny California at San the Texas Highway Department in Come see me, room 425." Diego State University." Corpus Christi, Texas. Floyd F. Sabins (BS '52) is a senior George W. Schneider, Jr. (BS '58) is T. J. (Jerry) SchAvarzbach (BS '58, MA research associate with Chevron an independent geologist in Lafay- '61) is a consulting geologist in OilFieldResearch Co. He says he is ette,Louisiana.He reports "further Shreveport, Louisiana. "currently researching exploration diversification since writing last. Eugene applications of ERTS imagery. Ap- Lafayette and the Gulf Coast have P. Scott (BS '56) is a geologist in Corpus Christi, pointed to AAPG Research Com- offered tremendous real estate op- Texas who proudly announces, I and to Continuing Education portunities. Oil activity on upswing "Jane and mittee baby boy, April Lecture staff." with better prices for new reserves. have a new born We are looking forward to hosting 18th, 1974, 8 lbs., 3% oz., 21 inches Rafik Salem (PhD '73) resigned from the "GCAGS" here in October, long; he is our first— child, named Mobil in Dallas in June and now 1974." Hale Winford Scott another Tea works for Continental Oil Com- Sipper!" pany in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He Tom Schneider (BS '50, MA '51) is now E. (BA president and his wife are the proud parents pursuing oil and gas business in Wilton Scott '36) is of Inc. of a new daughter. south Texas together withranching. Tenneco in Houston and is also He is an independent geologist in a member of the Geology Founda- Philip K. Sampler (BS '51) is senior Eagle Pass, tion Advisory Council. geophysicist for Hunt Oil Company in Dallas. "Sorry to have been Paul E. Schnurr (MA '55) a geologist Charles R. Sewell (BA '55, PhD in pro- absent from the Newsletter these in San Francisco, is "still working gress), a consulting geologist in past several years. It seems that offshore California awaiting re- Tucson, Arizona, "spent most of the when the info card arrives, Ihave newed activity in Santa Barbara past year in central Africa, Europe been in some other part of the channel. Family gradually leaving. and Central and South America world. Betty and I send best re- Oldest bey graduated fromUC. Ber- looking for those good mineral de- gards to our friends. Our daughter, keley this year. Oldest girl is at San posits. Maggie and kids fine. Mike Philece, is a senior this year at Jose State, three at home." is off to college this fall." NTSU. She has just returned from George B. Sewell (BS '54) is now in a trip around the world on World Milt Scholl (BS '47, MA '48) comments on his "wonderful trip across U.S. Denver, Colorado as a regional geo- Campus Afloat— the old days were and part of Canada last summer. logist with Flying Diamond Cor- never like this!" Gasoline prices will keep us on poration. "It's been a pleasant West Coast this summer.Still teach- seven years in Calgary despite the Jack S. Sanders (BS '57) is a partner ing science to junior high school." long winters, but the blue-eyed in Two-Mile Marine in Lone Oak, Milt lives in Chula Vista,California. Arab politicians have expropriated Texas. "Seeking return to the geo- so much of their oil industry pro- logical exploration or foundation Glynn M. Schuchardt (BS '62) is a geo- fits that Canada no longer seems business— resume upon request." physical consultant, "now with Ash- economically comparable with the 62 September,1974

U.S. Rockies. Flying Diamond Cor- playing golf, and enjoying life for results. Nancy and Ienjoy our poration plans to drill lots of pros- generally. Still enjoying doing geo- two grandchildren who live in Hous- pects, so come see us with your logy, too." ton. Lisa is six and Amy is four. good ones, or just come have a drink William K. Sheldon (BS '48), chief geo- Age has some compensations and go sailing Dee Dee and this certainly includes grand- and with logist for T-C Oil Company in San me after mid-July." Antonio, Texas, reports: "Same children." Harry is senior explora- — — — geophysicist Victor M. Shainock (BS '56) is a con- town— same job new wife new tion for Exxon. sulting geophysicist in Houston, life and mighty proud." L. Skelley (BA '41, attended grad school "Became associated with Indexgeo '45-46) lives in Smithville, Texas. George H. Sherrill (BS '50) is an in- & Associates,Inc.in May,1973 after Since 1965 he has dealtin independ- dependent petroleum geologist in 17 years in geophysical (seismic) ent oil investments in Smithville. San Angelo, Texas. "Business has contracting. Primarily involved in been good for several years. Son, J. W. Skrabanek (BA '46) writes from interpretation and crew supervision Hayden (22) will graduate from Longmeadow, Massachusetts, "Pat worldwide." Texas Tech in December, twin and Imade a trip to Texas for the John S. Shambaugh (BS '49, MA '51) daughters Kirn and Kay (20)— Kirn first time in five years. Quite a is a geologist with Exxonin Corpus will be a junior microbiology major change in the oil business during Christi, Texas. "Greetings once at UT Austin, Kay a junior piano the interim. Waiting to see the ex- again from 'The Sparkling City by major at ACC, Abilene. Shirley pression on the yankee faces when the Sea.' Our oldest daughter is now (wife) becoming more beautiful they start drilling off of the Cape." a junior at UT-Austin. Our second years." with the William P. Slater (BA '50) is an inde- is a freshman there. And the last Elgean C. Shield; Jr. (BS '53) says, pendent geologist in Midland and is home for a couple more years. "Accepted position as exploration reports: "Still very happy Ichose Had a good spring trip to Big Bend — manager the oil business and selected Mid- again. to top of for Denver-headquartered Park once Hiked land, Texas, as the best place to Emory— spectacular Anschutz Corporation in Houston; Mt. what a work and live." view!" looking for oil and gas in the south- ern U.S. and offshore." Marriott Wieckhoff Smart (BS '57) says, Sheffield (BS '58) is senior vice Don B. "We are now in the Pittsburgh president of Petty-Ray Geophysical Brack Shirley (BS '53) writes from areawhereJohn is manager of lands in Houston. Montrose, Colorado, "Left the Bureau of Reclamation after for Consolidation Coal Company, a (BS '63) says, F. Carlton Sheffield twelve years. Am now consulting subsidiary of Continental Oil Com- I a son, "Patricia and have Mark and operating a restaurant and pany. Istarted going to the Uni- (10) and daughter, Leslie Eileen versity of Pittsburgh year a lounge. We have two kids, Mike (3) this (7), doing The Gulf of working a all fine. and Kristi (7); what time is left toward Masters in very the Library Mexico has been active and Ifish, hunt, or sleep." Science. We like it here experience in preparing and drill- just fine. It is fun being in an area ing from the offshore lease sales RichardT. Short f23-'25) is retiredfrom where so much American history for the past ten years has been Continental Oil Company and lives took place." most exciting and rewarding." Carl- in Marble Falls, Texas. "We have A. RichardSmith (BS '64, PhD pending) ton is division exploration geologist had another good year. The News- is manager of safety and environ- for Tenneco, Inc. in Lafayette, letteris greatly enjoyed." mental control for Occidental Che- Louisiana. Samuel J. Sims (MA '57) writes from mical Company in Houston. Dick Cader A. Shelby (BA '58, MA '62) is a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: "Every- says he is "trying to keep all our geologist with the Texas Water thing continues much the same. I plants ahead of the burgeoning pol- Development Board in Austin. He am stillworking inmineral explora- lution and safety regulations while reports the good news, "Our daugh- tion for Bethlehem Steel and spend- also trying to devote time to my ter, Louise, who had cancer in 1970, ing a lot of time in the field." PhD work." is still fine." R. S. (Sam) Singer (BS '61) is a petro- Daniel L. Smith (BS '58) is continuing Jerry M. Shelby and Gay Salinas Shelby leum (reservoir) engineer for Ten- as vice president of Texoil Com- (BS '57; BA '57) write from Am- neco, Inc. in Lafayette, Louisiana. pany in Houston. arillo, Jerry district geolo- where is He says he "moved into larger Harry L. Smith (BS '51, MA '56), inde- gist for Amarillo Oil Company: house in July, 1973. Looking for- pendent geologist, writes, "I hope company, which discovered "This ward to continued offshore lease by the time this Newsletter comes giant Panhandle gas field in the sales." outmy address will be 13622 Burn- 1918, growing at an accelerated is ing Tree Lane, Corpus Christi, energy Coyle E. Singletary (BS '48) is a geolo- rate due to the increased Texas. Am going to try my hand great to a part gist with UnionOil Co. andreports: demand. It is be at contracting to build my own gas industry and to "Daughter Dotsie plans to attend of the oil and home. Business good." be in the geologic profession in McMurry College, Abilene, Texas times like these when both the and will be a junior. Ed and John J. T.Smith (MA '56), senior geologist, is challenge and the reward have will both be in high school next presently doing explorationgeology greater significance." fall." in eastern Gulf of Mexico for Sun Oil Company in Houston. T. H. Shelby, Jr. (BS '33, MA '34), who Harry H. Sisson (BS '40) writes from lives in Tyler, Texas, says he "re- Houston, "Exxon is busy exploring Joe E. Smith (BS '48, MA '49) is an tired February Ist and am fishing, for oil and gas and all of us work independent exploration geologist Geological Sciences Newsletter 63

First UT field "camp" at Brady during Summer 1930

who is "enjoying living in Austin; National Science Foundation in long last the 'shoe is on the other almost four years now." Washington, D. C. "Have recently foot'; the demand for earth scient- taken up skimg— a marvelous im- ists is certainly real. Let's try to Wyvan (BS '57) is employ- John Smith provement over more prosaic ways keep it that way.Everything is pro- by Champlin Company ed Petroleum of getting down a mountain." gressing smoothly. Best regards." in Englewood, Colorado. "Recently changed positions and Iam now William C. Sojourner, Jr. (BS '56) is Bill St. John (BS '58, MA '60, PhD '65) 100% involved in the oil search in presidentof Sojourner Drilling Cor- is manager of international explora- the Rocky Mountains." poration in Abilene, Texas. tion for LVO Corporation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He writes, "Skeet is well Joseph R. Smith (BS '57) is area sales George M. Spalding (BS '52), an inde- pendent in Wichita, Falls, Texas is and active; Mike (17) is a student manager, Africa and Middle East, at Tulsa University; Tad (15) is in for Joy Petroleum Equipment in "enjoying higher prices, but living in constant fear of politicians' next high school; Kevin (12) is in 6th Houston, Texas. grade Doyle (10) move. Still have same number of and is in 4th. Stephen V. Smith (BA '64) is assistant children and wives. Oldest daugh- All are healthy and over-active." marine biologist at the Hawaii In- ter is a junior at UT." Johnny F. Stanford, Jr. (BS '49) is a Biology Kane- stitute of Marine in G.Russell Sparenberg (BA '30, MA '32) physical science technician in San being ohe. "I seemset on an oceano- retired and lives in Houston, Antonio. He continues to work on graphic jack-of is -all-trades.Linda has says, "My wife Orlena the Edwards Research Project. study botany. Texas. He goneback to school to and Icontinue to enjoy retirement, Daryl four-year-old "big boy" Herbert M. Stanley, Jr. (BS '49) says, is a travel, and hobbies and are grateful day, "I am now with Texas American off to nursery school every in- for our good health and other bles- in Mommy's plants Oil Corporation in Midland. Ihave terested both sings. I'd still like to take a float and Dad's 'marines'." left the independent life because of trip through the canyons of the various actions taken and contem- Fred C. Smyth (BS '47) is senior geolo- Rio Grande in the Big Bend Nation- plated by our Federal Government gist with Sun Oil Company in al Park, perhaps with an expedi- which penalize the independent." Dallas, Texas. tion of the Department,if and when the energy crisis permits." Russell Walter W. Stein, Jr. (BA '52, MA '52) } John Frank Snell (BS 66) is senior geo- sent several photographs including is an independent who has "moved logist for Kaiser Cement and Gyp- the above. from Gainesvilleand is enjoyinglife sum, Los Altos, Calif. He writes, in the 'big city' (Dallas)." "Bought a new home this year and Howard J. Speer (BS '56) is vice presi- my children Lewis (4) and Meg (21 dent, Rotan Mosle Incorporated in Harry R. Stenson (BS '49) is a geo- mo.) enjoy the yard very much. Dallas. "Daughter Buff will be a physicist for Shell in Caracas, Spent one month in Idaho after freshman next fall at the University Venezuela. He writes, "Last March, Christmas exploring. Spent seven of Florida. All well here in Dallas, Icompleted 20 years working in weeks in Thailand and Okinawa this stillmaking good use of Bob Folk's Venezuela as a geophysicist. Thanks Spring." love of statistics." for the Newsletter." John L. Snider (MA '55) is hydrolo- Theodore E. Stanzell (BS '56) is senior James H. Stitt (MA '64, PhD '68) is an gist with the U. S. Geological Sur- geologist for Skelly Oil Company associate professsor in the geology vey in Alexandria, Louisiana!. in Tulsa, Oklahoma. "Increased department at the University of activity in exploration on the in- Missouri-Columbia.He "presented a John L. Snyder (faculty member from ternational-domestic scene fcr most paper last July at the NATO con- '57-62) is program manager for the companies is a welcomedaspect. At ference on trilobite evolution, held 64 September,1974

Leonard J. Svajda (BS '40), a dentist in Corpus Christi, says, "Have not made it in oil, stocks, or dentistry, so will try farming new kiwi fruit in California. May ba taking me 30 years and several ventures to find that all along I'm only suited to be a cotton-picking farmer." W. C. Swadley (MA '58) is a geologist in Erlanger, Kentucky who is "still working on the Kentucky Mapping Program. New addition to the family last July, Elizabeth Carol." Thomas W. Talbert (BS '57) opened an office for Michigan-Wisconsin Pipe Line Company in April, 1973 in Denver, Colorado, after working seven years for Pennzoil Company. "We now have a large exploration staff and Ithoroughly enjoy baing with such a knowledgeable and ag- gressive company." Jim Tartt (BS '48) is in division sales for IMCO Services in Houston, Texas. Bill St. John demonstrates movement of Africa through time Dennis R. Taylor (MA '52) is the geo- logy manager for D. R. McCord and in Oslo, Norway. Betty and Ithen Robert E. Stowers (BS '61) is area geo- Associates in Dallas. "Dorothy and took a three-week vacation through physicist (Africa,) for Texaco, In- Iare returning to single couple Norway, Germany and France. corporated in New York City. status this year. Daughter graduates Altogether, a stimulating and excit- from high school this spring and John Stripling (BA '40) says he "mcved ing experience. Iwill be on sab- son has finished junior year in to Fort Worth from Abilene four batical leave this fall, working on college. We plan to catch up on years ago to teach physical science enrolled trilobites from Missouri, many of the things that were fore- in Fort Worth schools. Daughter, and Ordovician trilobites from gone in setting good examples for Jeanne, is attending UT Austin and Oklahoma. Also plan to attend field growing children. I am still at- son is in US Navy. Wife Marjorie trips at Ordovician my jigsaw puz- and talks the daughters in Fort tempting to finish Symposium in Birmingham, Eng- and two at home world geology." enjoy the depart- zle of land." Worth. We all ment Newsletter." George W. Taylor (BA '49) is a senior evaluation geologist for Exxon Preston A. Stofer (BA '57) says, "Noth- Walter Strong (MA '57) is an in- M. Company in Houston. He comments: ing new that is exciting enough to vestment broker with Paine, Web- " 'You shall know the truth and relate." He lives in Long Mott, ber, and Curtis, Inc. in New Jackson the truth will set you free.' The Texas. selling oil and gas Orleans. He is longer this business the less drilling funds, bonds annuities, I'm in and I 'Oh Earth, what William T. Stokes (BS '50) is vice presi- playing understand. tennis. changes Amen!" dent of explorationfor R. L. Burns hast thou seen. Corporation. "In October Isold my Charles J. Sullins (MA '71) is an ex- Dick Teel (BS '39) now with Amoco interest in Stokes and Boone, Inc. ploration geologist with Tenneco Production Co. in Houston, wrote and joined the R. L. Burns Corp. Coal Company. "Transferred from that he had had a successful safari which had been one of my clients Billings to Houston this April. TCC in Angola, West Africa last year for the past four years. Fifi and is expanding its staff and explora- and plans to go to Kenya next year. the boys are enjoying the sunshine tion area to include all lignite re- in southern California, and Iam gions of the U.S. The energy busi- C. B. (Tim) Thames, Jr. (BS '54, MA !57) enjoying golf in Redlands when I ness is booming! A new son, Jeff is a lawyer and consulting geologist am not in Texas, which is about McPherson, was born on February in Bismarck,North Dakota. "Gener- half the time. It would be rough if 28, 1974." ally an uneventful year. Plenty of we did not have the American air- work to do but no b'g projects. Daniel F. Sullivan (BS '42) is assistant enjoy lines. All in all, RLBC has been Now have some time to fish- chief geologist for Asamera OilLtd., ing very successful this past year. We and wish there were mere of in Singapore. "Same as last News- both time and fishing." are drilling on our 17th well in letter; son Danny enrolling this fall Sutton County, Texas. There are a in Austin as sophomore after three Billy D. Thomas (BS '49), a senior staff bunch of Texas Exes in the L. A. years of 'doodlebugging' in Suma- geologist with the Railroad Com- area." tra." mission of Texas, Austin, says, Geological Sciences Newsletter 65

"Energy crisis requires oil and gas beach sands." Brian is a PhD as- and equipment— the big rivers are operators to drill many more wild- pirant in geology department at BIG. Family doing well with both cat wells to develop new reserves." Syracuse University in New York. the kids in Austin. The girl grad- uated from UT in December, the Thomson (BS '58) reports a (MA '51) says J. Harold Everette J. Travis he boy is winding up his second year. promotion to "President of Brown- "thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Congratulations on the Newsletter; Corporation, a con- geology department Olds mechanical UTA summers it gets better every year." tracting firm doing business in west of '72 and '73. Not quite the same, Texas,New Mexico, Colorado,Utah, but still a fine department." Ever- Edd R. Turner, Jr. (BA '43) is assistant and Arizona." Harold lives in El ette teaches geology at San Antonio manager of offshore exploration Paso, Texas. College in San Antonio. and production for Getty Oil Com- pany in Houston. Edd is also an Roy Thompson (BA '38) working Travis, (BA '48) a W. is L. Rex Jr. is geo- active member of the Geology as geophysicist in the Permian physical specialist for Exxon Com- Foundation Advisory Council. Basin area of west Texas and east- pany in Houston. ern New Mexico. He is employed by John E. Turner (BS '50) is a consulting Richard Travis (BS '48) partner Teledyne Exploration Company in S. is geologist in Midland in the firm Midland. in Travis Oil Company in Los of Perm, Hills and Turner and is Angeles. wildca/tting in the "Still also an avid golfer. "For the past Jerry T. (BS '60), deputy and going Europe Thornhill Rockies to to three years, the area manager for director, Materials Hazardous Con- wildcat there." Hughes Company has prompt- trol Tool Division of the U. S. Environ- ed the alumni Newsletter to print mental Protection Agency, writes, Robert F. Travis (BS '57) says, "Febru- his slanted version of my golf "We attempting to implement ary of this year marked the begin- are game, and I just can't seem to 'oil pollution prevention' regula- ning of my career as an independ- geologist. My plans in- place this Mr. Lsyerly on the golf tions to prevent spills of oil into ent future course except that he could be one the environment. Unfortunately,last clude solving the national energy (and of these 'short knockers' we have year over seven million gallons of crisis the Travis financial to wait on while playing." petroleum products were spilledinto crisis) singlehandedly." Bob lives Corpus Christi, inland waters in Region VI (Ar- in Texas. A. Knox Tyson (BA '23, MA '24) is an Oklahoma, kansas, Louisiana, New Frank Tribble (BS '60) writes from account executive for Rowles Win- Mexico and Texas). We hope to see Corpus Christi, "Sure do have a ston Division, Cowen and Company a marked improvement after Jan- GREAT! Newsletter." in Houston. "I am sorry that Iwas uary, 1975." unable to attend the 50th class re- Raymond R. Trollinger, Jr. (BS '60) lives union of the Class of 1924. Hope to Wesley A. Tiller, Jr. (BS '50) is man- in Dallas, where he is a bullion do better for the 75th reunion." ager of production geology for Sun coin trader for Steve Ivy Rare Oil Company in Houston. Robert Chan Tysor (BA '52) says, Coins. "Made the switch to the independent Keith V. Tompkins (BS '51) writes, Roy W. Tronrud (BS '40), senior geo- ranks with Davis Oil Company from "Three of our children are married physicist for Sun Oil Company in Denver, Colorado after 16 years with one grandbaby, a boy six Dallas, comments "I don't have any- with Amoco Production Company. months old." Keith is senior reser- thing of interest to add,but Ienjoy Another news item is my daughter voir geologist with Houston Pipe reading about my classmatesin your Susan becomes Texas Teasip this Line Company. Newsletter." fall. Looking forward to great times this year." Chan lives in Houston. Elsworth Tonn (BS '55) is regional ex- Arthur J. Tschoepe (BS '51) is president ploration manager for the Mon- Jorge E. Umana (BA '60) is head of of Rio Mines and Minerals, Incor- Company the department of geology at the santo in Houston. porated in Corpus Christi, Texas. Costarrican Institute of Electricity Donald H- Torgerson (BS '52) i3district G. G. (Gib) Tubb (BA '46, attended in San Jose, Costa Rica. He reports manager of Dowell Division of Dow grad school '46-'4B) senior staff he "attended last year the XIInter- Chemical Company in Denver. "The is a advisor, geology, Mobil national Congress on Large Dams energy shortage has really increased for Oil Cor- porationin Houston. (ICOLD) at Madrid, Spain. Actual- the drilling activity and has put all ly investigating geology for con- available rigs back to work. Love John D. Tuohy (BS '39) is president and struction of Boruca dam-site, a rock Colorado!" resident manager of Amoco Peru fill dam 270 meters high for alumi- Company num smelter energy. Also, working John Trammell (BS '59) is a visiting Petroleum in Lima. "Still in cooperation with UT assistant professor at Oklahoma inPeru where Amoco/Pectenhave a seismolo- State University in Stillwater, Contract Block (N 10°) on the gical group of UT Medical Branch Oklahoma. Ucayali River in the big middle of in Galveston in seismicity of our the Amazon basin. All involved Arenal Project." Charles Brian Trask (MA '72) proudly agreed this has been the roughest Robert D. Valerius (BS '59) announces the birth of a "daughter, terrain for seismic work ever seen. is an in- — dependent geologist in Corpus Colleen Joy, born 6/17/73 This work is mostly behind us now Christi, Texas. FATHER'S DAY!! Starting work and we are getting ready to drill this summer on a, project on the the first well in July.—Logistics is Charles D. Vertreea and Eloise Faulk- eastern end of Lake Ontario (Mexi- also a great problem we bought ner Vertrees (BA '23; BA '22) write co Bay) ; involves mineralogy of an old LST for bringing in the rig fromMidland, "We enjoyed visiting 66 September, 1974

Geology 660 group at Leary's Ranch inMarathon, Texas inmid-50's

withmany friends at AAPG conven- enjoy reading the Newsletter every employment for PhD study at tion in San Antonio. We also cele- year." He is a consulting petroleum Arizona State in the fall." brated our 50th wedding anniver- geologist in Corpus Christi. Mary Beth Waitt (BA '67, MA '69) says, sary there with both sons and their "I moved back to Texas from families joining us for the celebra- Martin James Wachel, Jr. (BS '56) has Seattle last fall. At that time I tion. Ralph's two children are at been "recently promoted to senior into creative sewing and Texas U. and the two girls of production engineer and transferred ventured to Houston, in Skelly's Ex- some items on consignment in Charles Jr. are in grade school in Texas have ploration Aspen, Colorado. At present, I'm Dallas." Charles is a consultant in and Production offices." employed in the on-shore Gulf Midland. WilliamR.(Bill) Waddell (BS '38) says, Coast Geophysics division of Penn- Harry A. Vest (MA '59) is chief geo- "When I'm not at my Tyler County zoil Producing in Houston, Texas." logist for Dubai Petroleum Com- ranch tending my Red Angus herd, (BS '66, '70) pany. He reports "only one dis- I'm in Houston doing consulting Richard B. Waitt MA is assistant professor of geology at covery last year, but then we only work." Franklin and Marshall College in drilled one exploration well. Still E. (MA '54) regional ex- Lancaster, Pennsylvania. "Current- camping out here in the Middle Don Wade is ploration manager (EasternHemis- ly drowning in students, though East,but we just got a larger tent. am phere) with Gulf Oil Company in many of them are good. Teaching We are looking forward to a visit London,England. includes Pleistocene geology and to Austin and vicinity during July — cheers!" depositional systems. Writing up A. H. Wadsworth, Jr. (BS '41, MA '41), past work on ignimbrites in Mexico James R. Vetters (BS '51) says his owner of Wadsworth Oil Company and on glacial geology in North "oldest daughter, Maiy, married in in Houston, is "busy with Spanish Cascades. Hope to return to Cas- January, 1974; oldest son, Mike, mining venture, oil business and cades for summers of1975 and 1976." married in June, 1974. Youngest trying hard to keep the politicians (Huck) (BS '50) son, Ray, is a freshman at Stephen from putting us independents out Hershel Walker has "just completed 23 years in Corpus F. Austin in Naeogdoches, Texas." of business." Christi (Sparkling City by the Sea) Jim is geophysical manager for (MA '72) is a geolo- we love it. We are still finding Frontier Projects with Tenneco Oil Noel B. Waechter and gist Corporation enough production to justify of- Company in Houston. with Kerr-McGes an in Albuquerque,New Mexico. He is fice here." Huck is associate pro- R. B. (Bob) Vickers (BS '47) is geolo- "looking for uraniumin a, lotof new duction geologist for Mobil Oil gist for Mayfair Minerals, Inc. in environments and loving the work. Corporation. Abilene, Texas. "The past year was A Tex-ex, Ed Krish, joined K-M's Gus Walla (BS '49) is a geologist for spent mainly in geologizing for gas Albuquerque office in April. Jessica — Wesley West in Houston. in the Bend Arch Fort Worth Marie joined the Waechters inApril, Basin. Time and many holes in the 1973." Fred B. Wallis (BS '41) lives in New ground will tell the tale. Happy to Orleans, where he is staff geophy- report the presence of two young DavidE.Wahl, Jr. (MA '73) writes from sicist for Texaco, Inc. grandsons in the family." Tucson, Arizona, "I'm presently mapping volcanic rocks in New Joe C. Walter, Jr. (BS '49, MA '51) is William Vrana (BA '39) writes, "I Mexico and Arizona for Bear Creek president of Houston Oil and have nothing exciting to report; Mining Company. Enjoy the work Minerals Corporation and is "still however, Ido want to say that I but plan to abandon this gainful workingin the Texas and Louisiana Geological Sciences Newsletter 67

Gulf Coast— trying to solve the offices at 1500 Transco Tower (2700 oil and gas reserves.If the political energy shortage." S. Post Oak Road, Houston, 77027). climate remains favorable, I am Areas of company operations center planning a hot pursuit. Ifit becomes Tony Walton (MA '68, PhD '72) is in the Appalachian, Illinois, and unfavorable, I will be forced to assistant professor of geology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Michigan Basins. Mcst company take early retirement." projects are with major oil com- Tennessee. panies." A. W. White (BS '41) is an accounting instructor at College Bernie Ward (BA '55) is an independent Laredo Junior " David (BS '52) says he has in Laredo, He writes, geologistin Tyler, Texas. "Ceciland James Webb Texas. 'Oil "same wife, three sons and two business will never be the same.' our two boys and girl are all doing daughters, and enjoy living in Mid- Phasing out of depletion allowance fine. Was very enjoyable to visit land, Texas and working world is a 'blow' but will pass, be with old friends at AAPG conven- or wide for Adobe." He is vice presi- absorbed.The future tion in San Antonio. The South near willprove of exploration Adobe Com- disprove Texas Geological Society really dent for or the value of increased panies. scientific methods of locating oil went all out to have such a success- reserves." ful gathering. Muy Bueno." Sam N. Webb (BA '38, MA '42) is an independent oil operator and con- David J. White (BS '41) is chief con- Bill and Kathy Ward (BS '55, MA '57; of sulting petroleum geologist in tamination studies BA '57) write from New Orleans, section of the Houston. He reports, "Finally got Texas Water Development "The whole family will spend Board in of my female chiefs to go to I my degree another summer in Saltillo, Coahui- one Austin. "When received The University— another one and Austin, ex- la, where Bill will teach summer gra- moved from Inever duating from S.M.U. this spring pected to live in Austin again. What field camp." Bill is associate pro- (1974). In spite of the politicians, a, surprise to have an office fessor of geology at the University across finding a spot oil and gas now 19th with of of New Orleans. of a view the campus, and then in Texas and Mississippi and a home near Barton Springs." Joe H. E. Ward (BA '38, MA '40) is — not enough to retire, as some of Hugh 111 (BS '52, '54), president of Wichita Resources, In- my classmates have done. The new G. White BA geologist Midland, Texas, : corporated and Geoenergy Corpora- format of the Newsletter is great!" in reports "Oldest three boys all Eagle Scouts. tion in Midland. "Everything is GeraldE. Weber (MA '68) is a graduate Hugh IV graduates from Midland going well. Wife, Charlotte, daugh- student at University of California High School this spring and hopes ters Anne and Charlotte Lynn and at employed to prices making son Tom (Univ. of North Carolina) Santa Cruz and is attendUT. Oil are all well and doing great. Trying to part-time by the U.S.G.S. in Menlo Munificent Midland even better up fairly living help alleviate the energy crisis in Park. "Should finish PhD than ever." soon— then comes the repulsive task spite of governmental attitude." of looking for work. Definitely con- Leslie P. White (BS '56) is division sup- Kenneth Arnold Warren (BA '34), in- sidering the possibility of becom- ervising geologist for Exxon Com- pany says ternational geophysical consultant ing a bum." in New Orleans. He he enjoys a in Dallas, says, "Continuing with the Newsletter little more (BA '70) year. Placid Oil Company on a retainer, Suzanne Dallas Weedman each writes, "This past taught assisting them with interpretations year I've a labof introductory geology classes Mrs. Jane Dunkle White (BA '46) of of geophysical data.My wife Emma at Vanderbilt. Next year Dan will Marfa, Texas is both a housewife and Iare planning on attending the and rancher and is also "busy with European Association of Explora- be a Visiting Associate Professor at University of Minnesota, so we will education as President of Marfa tion Geophysicists Convention in Independent District, be in Minneapolis for a year. Our School and Madrid, Spain June 3 thru 7, 1974. serving daughter Diana is now three and on a board of TEA. Marfa Also while in Europe we will visit High completely still a full-time job for me." School is remodel- Zurich, Vienna, Munich, and Paris." ing the science lab— wish we could Lincoln E. Warren (BS '41) is district Albert W. Weeks (PhD '41) is retired have a minerologylab. Still gather- Company, resides ing exploration manager for Gulf Oil from Sun Oil and minerals and rocks." Company in Jackson, Mississippi. in Merion Station, Pennsylvania. He writes that he still gives talks Rex H. White (BS '56, MA '60) is an Bill Watson (BS '58) is in division sales and lectures. Assistant Attorney General of Texas for Sperry-Sun Company in Hous- in Austin. He is "all wrapped up B. (BS '54) ton. He "finally gotoff 24-hour call; John Wesselman is a hydro- in the natural gas shortage. Hope logist Geohydroscience like my job very much. Let meknow at the Cen- all of my classmates that are good ter in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. where you old friends are and I'll 'naturalgas finders' will keep busy "working geothermal po- try to sell you something." He is on — and find lots and keep it in Texas. tential of Tertiary sediments Gulf Family is fine, boy is now 5% and John A. Watson (BS '56) is a hydro- Coast playing on Bay St. Louis." growing like a weed." logist for the Texas Water Rights Commission in Austin, Texas. Arthur J. Wessely (BS '50) is president Charles D. Whiteman, Jr. (BS '58) is a of Wessely Energy Corporation in hydrologist with the U. S. Geologi- O. D.Weaver (BA '47, MA '47) is presid- Dallas, Texas. cal Survey in Baton Rouge, Louisi- ent of Weaver Oil and Gas Corpora- ana. tion in Houston, which has "recently James A. Wheeler (BA '47), an inde- expanded its geological research pendent geologist in Houston, says, Fred L. Whitney II(BS '43) ispresident operationsand has moved to its new "I continue to enjoy searching for of Epicenter, Incorporated, in 68 September,1974

Brighton, Colorado. He has retired American Oil Company of Texas in from the daily work routine but Dallas. remains the chief executive officer for the corporation. Homer C. Wilson (BS '42) writes from New York City, "As with many Marion Whitney (BA '30, MA '31, PhD others, the 'energy crisis' resulted '37) is professor of biology at Cen- in a changein job assignments. This tral Michigan University in Mount time from petrochemical manufac- Pleasant, Michigan. "I had a paper turing responsibilities to planning published by G.S.A. Bulletin last and procurement of hydrocarbon August. The title was 'Ventifact raw materialsfor Celaness Corpora- Sculpture by Windblown Dust,' co- tion beginning 1-1-74." authored by Richard V. Dietrich, James Lee (BA '42, MA '44) is Dean of the School of Arts and Wilson Professor Whitney and students in professor geology Sciences at Central Michigan Uni- of at Rice Uni- west Texas a field trip in the early versity." on versity in Houston. He returned 20's from a year in Germany in Septem- Frank M. Whittington (BS '49) has ber, 1973 and is currently working "moved from McAUen, Texas to tired. Will continue looking for oil on a book concerning facies patterns Houston after 15 years in the Val- and gas with new company, Ma- in limestones. ley. Lots of action in big 'H. Geo- rinex International Petroleum, and logizing in Frio, Wilcox and Ed- as consultant to DomePetroleum." LouitaDodson Wilson (BA '40) is a real wards looking for the $100/MCF estate manager in Del Rio, Texas Jim R. (BS '49) says, "Stay- who "having great gas." Frank is president of Coastal Williams is a time in this ing busy as a consultant and ready fast-growing area." Oil and Land Corporation. for the 'boom' Ikeep hearing about. gail (BS Frederick W. Wiegand, Jr. (BS '69) is a Family growing vp— one willgradu- William Feather Wilson '60, '62) says, very pleased partner in Wiegand Research and ate from Tech this fall, one a sopho- MA "I am be exploration Development Company in Lockhaxt, more at Tech and two in high to back at work in geology. joined Texas."I am continuing my work as school. Lots of '49 exes here; come I Tesoro in May of this year. Isuppose my in- production geologist in the oil and see us." Jim is a consultant with intense gas business and have made a sub- Anderson-Williams, Incorporated in terest in geology will never leave of in- divisionin Lockhart as a real estate Midland, Texas. me. Most this interest was broker.My wife,Patricia, and little stilled in me by the best teacher I (BS '50) — girl Gretchen (3) are fine." James RichardWilliams writes ever had Dr. R. L. Folk." Feather from New Orleans, where he is is living in San Antonio, Texas. Bruce H. Wilkinson (PhD '74) is assist- geologist with Chevron Oil Com- ant professor of geology at the Uni- pany. His wife and three children Richard L. Winborn (BS '55) is domes- exploration versity of Michigan in Ann Arbor. are doing fine and are enjoying tic manager for Ada Resources, Incorporated He came to Texas in early summer Louisiana. They "also appreciate in Houston. to prepare to teach a field course the Newsletter." James M. Windham (BS '40) writes, having graduat- and insteadhad a brief visit in the John B. Williams (BS '43) is manager of "With both children married, hospital following an encounter with exploration for Crown Central Pe- ed from UT and we have to south Living- a rattlesnake on Matagorda Bay. troleum Corporation in Houston. moved our—farm of After his recovery he spent a few ston (Texas) raising Angus cat- days in Austin. Mark Williams (BS '50) is a consultant tle." Jim is president of Windham in Amarillo, Texas. and Sons, Inc., a construction com- A. B. (Bo) Williams (BS '53) is a Lieu- pany. tenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Meryl D. Williams (BA '43) is an in- Force, and has "just returned to the dependent geologist in Ardmore, C. Robert Winkler, Jr. (BS '50) says, "Resigned U.S.A. after four years in the Oklahoma. He writes that he "took from position as vice president Tokyo, Japan area.Next job will be early retirement from Texaco on of exploration,Dorchester Midland, Texas. Exploration Company, to in as a senior inspector so will be April 1, 1973 in go traveling throughout the U.S., Exploring for oil. Daughter, Sandy, partnership with Perkins D. Sams Europe and Asia about half of graduated from UT in 1965; she and others in exploration effort. the time." lives in Dallas with her husband, Will remain in Midland. Presently James Jaros (also a UT grad), a have an office in Houston, also." Carroll L. Williams (BA '36) is retired professional recruiter for EDS and lives in Corpus Christi, Texas. (Ross Perot's firm). My son, Jan A. Winter (PhD '61), foreign ex- Ronald, attendedUT and is now an ploration manager for ODECO in Dan W. Williams (BS '56), director and independent lease broker and land- New Orleans, writes, "The big news consultant for Marinex Internation- man in Ardmore. One grandchild, this year is the discovery of a super alPetroleum, writes, "Stillliving in Bradley Jaros, 2% years old— a giant oil field in the storm-tossed London. Daughter Miriam is now great little guy!" waters of the North Sea. On the bilingual, speaking both English and tennis court we are not doing so American (with Texas accent when Robert R. Williams (BS '54) says he well, only two second place trophies in Texas). Sold Marine Internation- "enjoyed seeing all the Horns at this year. It is too early to tell al Exploration Company, formed San Antonio AAPG convention." whether there is a correlation be- three years ago, but have not re- Bob is a geologist for General tween the two." Geological Sciences Newsletter 59

George G. Wise (BS '50) reports he is Kenneth E. Woodyard (MA '56) reports R. Gene Yarbrough (BS '50) is a con- "still working offshore Louisiana" he "had a great trip to the Bahamas sultantin Corpus Christi, who "looks as a senior geologist with Sun Oil with the family last summer. Don't forward to and enjoys the News- Company in Houston. know if we'll even get out of town lettermore and more every year!!! this summer. With girls 17 and 14 Couldn't be age encroachment, Jim Wise (BS '56, MA '64), with Arco and a boy 9, we've already got a could it?" in Sydney, Australia, writes, "I ran full schedule. Work is sure getting into Dick Tethill last November. fun with all the emphasis on ex- John C. Yeager (MA '60) is district ex- He was moving out of Australia at ploration." Ken is staff geologist ploration geologist for Union Oil the same time Iwas coming in. He for Continental Oil Company in Company of California in New is still with Conoco." Lafayette, Louisiana. Orleans. He comments, "Enjoyed seeing all the TexasExes and profs Jim Womack (BS '54) says, "I'm work- Charles F. Workman (MA '61) is still in San Antonio." ing both the Jurassic Trend of the in Monterey, California, where he is in charge of the Navy's southeastern states and the Ana- environ- Younathan Yousif Youash (MA '51, PhD mental data "Hope to darko Basin for Inexco Oil Com- bank. remain '65) is associate professor of geo- lovely Monterey my pany. We recently moved to new in until re- logy at University of Tripoli. "Com- the Building tirement in 1977." offices in 1100 Milam pleting my fourth year in the De- in downtown Houston. Iwould like Phil Wyche (BS '51) writes from Pitts- partment of Geology, Faculty of to invite all my friends to come by burgh, where he is vice president of Science by summer '74. Probably and see me when they are in town." Gulf Oil Company— Asia. "In have temporary job in U.S. starting September '73 transferred back to January, 1975. My wife, Fiona, A. Wayne (BA '41) reports Wood the U.S. from Tokyo, Japan. Found liv- children Elda (4), and Asher (3) "only change is change of business ing in Japan to be very enjoyable." arein best address. We have two sons at UT, health. Beside structural and field geology, Iam getting ex- soon will have three." Wayne is a Charles E. Yager ('l9-'2l) is a consult- perience hydrogeology consultant with offices in the ant in Fort Worth, "still active in in both in Milam Building in San Antonio. petroleum exploration after 52 teaching and research. Hoping to years in the industry and geology." present paper in 1974 GSA annual Ray D. Woods (BA '31, MA '34) writes He is also an active member of meeting in Florida. Ihope to see that he is keeping busy eventhough the Geology Foundation Advisory friends there. Best regards to my retired. Council. professors and colleagues."

The faculty and students thank you for the continued in- terestin theDepartment andtheGeology Foundation. We are pleased that during 1973-74 more alumni responded to our letters than ever before as reflected in the expandedsection onAlumniNews. Our needs for your support inmany areascontinue— cost of publication of the Newsletter, scholarships for worthy undergraduate and graduate geology students, and teaching and research equipment— amongothers.

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Contents

Awards Breakfast, AAPGMeeting,San Antonio. . 1 Department News 6 Faculty Activity 8 Department Speakers. 18 TeachingAssistants 19

Special News 20 Muzo Emerald 20 SGE EnjoysActive Year 21 Department Establishes AVT Lab .... 21 Minicomputer Acquired by Department ... 22 Environmental Geology 22 Scanning Electron Microscope 23 USGS 1973-74 23 Showcase 1974 . 24 Enrollment and Degrees 25

InMemoriam 27 Geology Foundation 28 Geology Foundation Advisory Council ... 29 Gifts to the Geology Foundation 30 Student Awards 32 Geology Foundation Endowed Accounts ... 34 Bureau News 36 Bureau Faculty 37 Alumni News 39

Cover Picture Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua

Back Cover Picture Mimetite clusters on calcite from SantaEulalia,Chihua- hua