Original oil and gas trade magazine vintage ad for INDEPENDENT EXPLORATION COMPANY. Main office was located at 1973 West Gray Street, Houston, TX. Pictured is Mr C. H. Broussard, Vice President of Independent. He started out as a helper for 1X after attending LSU and Georgia Tech. He progressed through every job in the exploration field including computer, party chief, review department head, and chief geophysicist. At Independent Exploration Company Experience, Equipment and Modern Techniques are the Keys to Your Exploration Success. Unique 1953 old oilfield petroleum industry magazine advertisement. Nice graphics.