1903-1993
Viola is incredible-- she had "2 careers"
1--as a successful prospector and developer alongside her husband.
2--as a powerhouse behind PDAC--making it from a group of 100 into a vital
organization--national and scope--big yo. Big.
1. So they found lots of minerals.
Ontario--found deposits in Timmins area. Pit Gold. Base metals.
ViolaMac mines--Sandon Area of Bc. silver/lead.
Saskatchewan, Beaverlodge area; Lake Cinch Uranium.
2. Began as secretary of the lobby group--became president before wwII--
and served same roll from that time until 1966. Nice--that's when they'd sing the song.
Involved with the war effort-minerals. Metals Control Commission.
Helped save Gold industry-- with gold measure act. in the 50s and 60s.
Born in Muskoka.
Visited brother in Cobalt silver mine.
"Women were considered unlucky underground and were unwelcome."
married in 1923. Exciting life. There's way more on her.
HAVE TO DO MORE ON HER.
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