PETROLEUM     HISTORY                      SOCIETY ARCHIVES Newsletter of the Petroleum History Society              May 2010; Volume XXI, Number 4   P.H.S. Lunch and Learn Meeting – Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Schlumberger in Canada: A Tale of Unique Challenges and Opportunities   by David Finch, Petroleum Historian and Author    Long  ago  and  far  away  from  Alberta,  the  Schlumberger  brothers  formed  Société  de  Prospection Electrique in 1926.  Until recently the Canadian branch of this company dated its activities in Canada from the heady days after the discovery of oil at Leduc in 1947. In anticipation of celebrating its 60th anniversary of operations in Canada, Schlumberger Canada Limited commissioned a member of the Petroleum History Society to dig into its history.  This presentation reviews the story of SLB in Canada and reveals how the company negotiated its first contract to perform a long-forgotten survey of part of western Canada’s first commercial oilfield in the late 1920s.  As a result, the company now boasts an 82-year history in Canada and is looking forward to its centennial in Canada in 2028. Calgary historian David Finch holds the M.A. in Post-Confederation History from the University of Calgary.  His abiding  interests  in  Turner  Valley  and  in  the  social,  political,  economic  and  environmental  history  of  the  oil industry continue to challenge and engage him.  He is the author of more than 20 books about various aspects of the history of the Canadian West.  And he once fell  out of  a tree while canoeing.  Schlumberger Canada Limited has graciously donated a case of 50 copies of “From the Beginning: Schlumberger’s History in the Canadian Oil and Gas Industry” to the Petroleum History Society.  Anyone attending this meeting of the P.H.S. will be able to purchase a copy of this book for $10.  All proceeds will remain with the P.H.S. and will assist with its ongoing programming.  Our thanks to Schlumberger and David for this support. TIME:   12 noon, Wednesday, May 5, 2010.       PLACE: Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 – 5th Avenue S.W. – Cardium Room COST:   Members $30.00 and Guests $35.00 (most welcome) (cash or cheque only) R.S.V.P. if you wish to attend to: Clint Tippett, 403-691-4274 or   clinton.tippett@shell.com by noon, Monday, May 3, if not sooner.   Individuals who indicate that they will be attending but do not materialize will be considered “no shows” and will be invoiced for the cost of the luncheon. Individuals who do not R.S.V.P. cannot be assured of seating.