Background
Palmer, Richard Bradbury was born on January 17, 1922 in Zurich, Switzerland. (parents American citizens). Son of Philip Mason and Anne Marie (Bauer) Palmer.
Palmer, Richard Bradbury was born on January 17, 1922 in Zurich, Switzerland. (parents American citizens). Son of Philip Mason and Anne Marie (Bauer) Palmer.
AB, Lehigh University, 1943. Doctor of Science (honorary), Lehigh University, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University, 1949.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Army, 1943, advanced through grades to major, 1957. General manager Texaco, Incorporated, New York York City, 1969—1971, vice president, 1971—1973, senior vice president, 1973—1980. President Texaco Canada, Inc., Toronto, 1980—1981.
Executive-in-residence Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, since 1981.
Member of American Association Petroleum Geologists (award), Geological Society America, Chapel Hill Country Club, Kiwanis Lodge, Sigma Xi.
Married Ruth Darlington, September 20, 1943. Children: Linda Palmer Greenwald, Richard I., Steven C.