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William Bradford Whitehall Rand
Pages 232-235

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... During the depression years of 1931 and 1932, he was head ofthe Geology Department of Sacramento California Junior College, after which he rejoined Shell Oil as a field geologist in southern California. During this time, he completed his studies for a Ph.D.
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... Seeing 1958 bring decreasing exploratory activity, Bill turned his attention to consulting. He did consulting work for General Motors Santa Barbara Marine Laboratory and for various Japanese petroleum organizations on offshore exploration.
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... In 1966 Scripps Institution was preparing a bid to the National Science Foundation for the Deep Sea Drilling Project. It was an absolutely unique unclertaking, both scientifically and technically, and exceptional lead personnel would be required.


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