Background
O'Neill, Patrick Henry was born on August 11, 1915 in Cordova, Alaska, United States. Son of Harry I. and Florence (Leahy) O'N.
O'Neill, Patrick Henry was born on August 11, 1915 in Cordova, Alaska, United States. Son of Harry I. and Florence (Leahy) O'N.
Bachelor of Science, B.Min.E., University Alaska, 1941. Engineer of Mines, University Alaska, 1953. Honorary Doctor of Science, University Alaska, 1976.
Engineer and superintendent, United States Smelting Refining & Mining Company, Fairbanks, Alaska., 1939-1941, 46-53; chief engineer, Compañ+289a Minera Choco Pacífico, Colombia, 1953-1954; vice president, South American Gold & Platinum Company. New York City, 1954-1957; executive vice president, International Mining Corporation (formerly SAG&P Company), 1957-1970; chairman, Frontino Gold Mines Ltd., London, 1958-1976; president, South America Placers, Bolivia, 1960-1976; chairman, Pato Consolidated Gold Dredging Ltd., Canada, 1961-1976; chairman, Consolidated Purchasing and Designing, San Francisco, 1961-1977; president, International Mining Corporation, 1970-1976; senior vice president, Rosario Resources Corporation, New York City, 1977-1980; executive vice president, Rosario Resources Corporation, 1981-1982; mining consultant, since 1982. Board directors Zemex Corporation, Toronto, Ontario.
Chairman board of trustees Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, 1981-1994. Served to major United States Army Air Force, 1941-1946. Member Mining and Metallurgical Society American, American Institute Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, Canada Institute Mining and Metallurgy, Arctic Institute, National Association of Manufacturers (governor, chairman 1972-1973), Pioneers of Alaska, Institution Mining and Metallurgy London, American Geography Society (councilor), Ireland-United States Council for Commerce and Industry (director), Explorers Club, Chemists Club, Wings Club, Metropolitan Club (New York City), Darien Country Club, Woodway Country Club.
Married Sandra Dorris, December 5, 1967. Children: Kevin Reddy, Erin Dorris, Patrick Henry, Timothy Hazleton, Frederick Leahy.