The Mining History Association invites you to join with us in the exchange of information about our mining past. Through its publications and conferences, the Association members, address all aspects of mining history, including metal mining in the American West, the Alaskan frontier, the Canadian and Mexican experiences, as well as their European antecedents and the spread of mining people and technology throughout the world.

The membership is comprised of individuals and organizations interested in mining history. Their backgrounds range from academia to mine operators, from museum staff and others concerned with the preservation of historic sites or artifacts, to individuals researching, writing or just interested in mining history.

Members receive the quarterly newsletter with timely information on Association activities including annual conference programs and notices of new mining history books. In addition, each member receives the annual journal containing significant, peer-reviewed articles on various aspects of mining history submitted by MHA members. Each year a summer conference is held which, in the past, has been held in towns such as Leadville, Cripple Creek and Ouray, Colorado; Lead, South Dakota; Nevada City, California; Rossland, British Columbia; and Farmington, Missouri. The conferences provide a forum for members to speak on their interest in mining history, participate in field trips, and exchange information with other Association members.

Three awards are given by the Association to recognize persons who have contributed to the advancement of mining history. The Rodman Paul Award recognizes the individual or individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field. The prestigious Clark Spence Award is presented biennially to the author of the most significant, recently-published book on mining history. . The John Townley Award is given to the author of the article rated most highly in the Mining History Journal each year. A new award was initiated in 2005; the Cherry Hunter Award, for significant contributions to the preservation of mining history, through art.


We look forward to having you join us in the fascinating
field of mining history!

To become a member, print out and send in your membership application.

For more information contact Diane Dudley at doubledllc@aol.com