10 Facts About Viola Jimulla

Viola Jimulla was the Chief of the Prescott Yavapai tribe.

Viola Jimulla became Chief when her husband, who was a Chief of the tribe, died in an accident in 1940.

Viola Jimulla was known for improving living conditions, and for her work with the Presbyterian Church.

Viola Jimulla was born in 1878 on the San Carlos Apache Reservation.

Viola Jimulla added in her own energy and action to her husband's quiet leadership.

For twenty-six years, until her death on December 7,1966, Viola Jimulla guided her tribe with wisdom and kindness.

Viola Jimulla's leadership helped the Yavapais achieve better living conditions and more modern facilities than most other tribes.

Viola Jimulla was the first Yavapai to be baptized into the Presbyterian Church.

Viola Jimulla served the mission as an elder, a Sunday School superintendent, and an interpreter.

In 1986, Viola Jimulla was elected to the Arizona Women's Hall of Fame.