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The Organization: The Houston Geological Society August 1, 1998 Houston Geological Society

The geologists in Houston, a gregarious lot, sought out those who spoke their language. The old Bender Hotel, now the San Jacinto Hotel, was the meeting place of many of the rockhounds for lunch.

HGS Insignia How Our Logo Originated August 1, 1998 Houston Geological Society

The official insignia of the society was adopted in 1949. At Phil Martyn's insistence, an emblem contest was started to provide the society with an official insignia.

Our First President: A Tribute to John R. Suman August 1, 1998 Houston Geological Society

This Outstanding Geologist, Petroleum Engineer and Executive Exemplified Leadership

The HGS After the War Changes In the Profession and Notes from Past Presidents August 1, 1998 Houston Geological Society

Geologists entered the modern era after the second World War. Technology brought vast improvements in the speed, accuracy, and volume of geologic data.

A New Technique: Geophysics Charter HGS Members Advance Technology August 1, 1998 Houston Geological Society

The history of the Houston Geological Society is the history of a new science-petroleum geology. Applied geophysics is an important technique of this new science.

Origin of the Shrimp Peel August 1, 1998 Houston Geological Society

In the matter of entertainment, honorary life member Howard Kiatta relishes telling about the time that professionals of the southwest Louisiana area, where he worked for Texaco for many years, wou

Outcrop Mapping and Avoiding Moonshiners The Adventures of 1930 HGS President August 1, 1998 Houston Geological Society

One colorful geologist who left an impact in Houston, and the rest of the country, was our 1930 president, J. Brian Eby.

Profile: Thomas D. Barber August 1, 1998 Houston Geological Society

After a long and successful career in petroleum exploration, Tom Barber is semi-retired but still very much in the business of working up drilling prospects for the industry.

The Stag Parties Social Mores and Niceties of a Past Age August 1, 1998 Houston Geological Society

In discussing his tenure of office (1936-37), Phil Martyn with a twinkle in his eye said, "Miss Ellisor, don't forget to mention the stag parties in the History." The first of three stag parties wa

Past President's Corner Words from Past Presidents August 1, 1998 Houston Geological Society

Jim 0. LewisHGS President, 1968-69Reprinted from the HGS Bulletin, VoL 11, 1969, No. 10, p.3