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History of the Walker Mineralogical Club
Preface | Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chronology | Past Presidents | Photo Album
Contributors to the History of the Walker Mineralogical Club
Charles Michener
Charles Michener is a well known geologist, mineralogist and explorationist.
He worked for INCO Ltd. for much of his career and was heavily involved
in the discovery of a number of ore bodies that were subsequently brought
into production by that company. The mineral Michenerite was named in
his honour. Dr. Michener is highly respected by members of the Walker
Mineralogical Club and participates regularly. In 1994, he was made
an Honorary Member of the Walker Club as well as elected to the Canadian
Mining Hall of Fame.
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Professor Ferguson
Professor Ferguson is a respected mineralogist in international mineralogy
and is well loved by the many students he has influenced over the years.
The mineral bobfergusonite was named in his honour. Prof. Ferguson is
Professor Emeritus of Mineralogy in the Department of Geological Sciences,
University of Manitoba.
Donald “Digger” Gorman
Donald “Digger” Gorman has been a long-time member of the
Walker Club and is now its Honourary President. His years at the University
of Toronto and his consulting expertise have made him well known in
geological and mineralogical circles. The mineral, gormanite, was named
in his honour. His contributions to the club in time and knowledge in
terms of talks, workshops and field trips over many years are unique
and have been greatly appreciated by generations of Walker Club members.
Dr. Peter von Bitter
Dr. Peter von Bitter is Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology at the
Royal Ontario Museum and Prof. of Geology at the University of Toronto.
He was named a Benefactor of the ROM in 1985 when he donated his outstanding
collection of radioactive and rare earth minerals to the ROM’s
Department of Mineralogy.
Cynthia Peat
Cynthia Peat (1925-1999) was a long time member of the Walker Club and
is well known in North American and British Mineralogical circles. Besides
being an excellent amateur mineralogist, she worked at the Royal Ontario
Museum for many years as X-ray technician and curatorial assistant.
Bev and Mars Mikell
Bev and Mars Mikell have been stalwarts at the Walker Club for two decades.
They have held many positions on Council and have helped organize many
field trips and events. Their knowledge of Canadian collecting localities
and their professionalism are highly respected by both professional
and amateur mineralogists.
Tony Steede
Tony Steede is an amateur mineral collector of high caliber. His travels
in search of minerals have been extensive and his study of mineralogy
is constant. Tony has contributed to the Walker Club in many ways over
the years and has served on Council in all positions. His counsel on
matters of importance to the club is of importance at all meetings.
Dave Joyce
Dave Joyce has collected minerals since his pre-teen days. His interest
led him to a career in mining. Since graduating from the Haileybury
School of Mines, he has been employed in various positions at ICI Explosives
and has been involved with mines all over North and South America. His
travels in business and in pursuit of his mineralogical interests have
enabled him to build a significant collection of minerals particularly
rich in Canadian localities.
