Joseph William Mills

Background

Mills, Joseph William was born on June 9, 1917 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Joseph William and Marguerite (Houle) Mills. came to the United States, 1950, naturalized, 1957.

Education

Bachelor in Geology and Mineralogy, University Toronto, 1939. Doctor of Philosophy in Geology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1942.

Career

Mine and exploration geologist, Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company, MicMac Mines Ltd., also O'Brien Gold Mines Ltd., 1942-1950; member of faculty, Washington State University, Pullman, 1950-1982; professor geology, Washington State University, 1962-1982; department chairman, Washington State University, 1962-1971; acting chairman, Washington State University, 1977-1978; professor emeritus, Washington State University, since 1982; geologist division mines and geology, Washington Department Conservation, summers 1959-1977; visiting professor, U. Ibadan, Nigeria, 1973-1974; visiting research associate, U. Padua, Italy, 1980.

Achievements

• Joseph William Mills has been listed as a noteworthy geology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Geological Association Canada, Society Economics Geologists, Northwest Science Association, Northwest Mining Association, Sigma Xi (president Washington State University chapter 1964-1965).

Connections

Married Yola L. Radochia, May 16, 1942. Children: Andrea L., Joseph W.

Father:

Joseph William Mills

Mother:

Marguerite (Houle) Mills

Spouse:

Yola L. Radochia

child:

Joseph W. Mills

child:

Andrea L. Mills