• Who We Are

    The Mining History Association (MHA) is an organization of individuals interested in the history of mining and metallurgy. Members include independent scholars, laypersons, college and university professors, historians, miners, geologists, retired mining industry personnel, and many others.

     

     

    What We Do
    The MHA holds an annual meeting with presentations on mining history topics, amazing field trips to historical mining sites, and an array of social functions; publishes a scholarly journal and a quarterly newsletter; and provides a forum for networking and discussion of the history of mining both on-line and off-line.

     

    Why is Mining History Important?

    History buffs from academics to amateurs are frequently asked what they like about mining history. CLICK HERE to see how MHA members are answering these questions.

    We invite you to join us today in the

    discovery of our mining past!


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    New on the Web

     

    Mining History Journal Index.  The online index to the Mining History Journal has been updated to include all 1994-2023 issues.  CLICK HERE for a quick look or use the link on the Journal web page.


    Copper Range Rails.  Cecil Cook was a long-time MHA Member, railroad buff, and author.  Sadly, he passed away in 2021 at 90 years of age leaving unfinished manuscripts and a large collection of photographs from his research is the Michigan Copper Country. His son, Archie Cook, and grandson, Ryan Cook, have self-published Cecil’s manuscripts and photos in “Copper Range Rails.”  Copies of the 431-page book are available from the Houghton County Historical Society in Lake Linden, Michigan. 


    MHA Nuggets Schedule For 2023-2024.          Join us for the “MHA Nuggets” on-line programs the third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 PM Central Time.  ZOOM in and visit with your MHA friends and hear some interesting mining history presentations.

    September 19, 2023
    848 2185 8185  - Colorado's Crystal Mill  - Jane Bardall
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84821858185?pwd=ZlFMNWlmd1o4WHNBaGZNb2tuNUtRdz09

    October 17, 2023
    841 9530 2092 - Raise, Lift, Elevate: The Soudan Underground Mine #8 Shaft Rehabilitation Project - Sarah Guy-Levar
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84195302092?pwd=THZOdUM5S2YvRzJpUVBDMnNYUm5GUT09

    November 14, 2023
    839 6335 4588 - "The British Hollow Lead Smelter in Grant County, WI"  - Tracey Roberts
     https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83963354588?pwd=Yi9XMzNlVXZlQkFDQlgyOVRQUlRRQT09

         Interested in giving a presentation?  Contact Barb Clements for more information.  Check the MHA Facebook page for up-to-the-minute log-in codes, program additions and changes.  Past "Nuggets" sessions and presentations are on YouTube under Mining History Association.

     

    Hydraulic Mining Photo Collection Digitized. The California Historical Society has recently digitized a collection of photographs by John A. Todd that deal with Hydraulic Mining in Nevada, Sutter, and Yuba Counties, 1836-1897.


    David Wolff Honored. David A. Wolff, Past President of the MHA and Chair of the Organizing Committee for the 2028 Deadwood, SD Conference, recently received the highest award from the South Dakota State Historical Society. The Robinson Memorial Award, a Governor’s award, recognizes David’s lifetime of outstanding and meritorious service.

    Mining History Journal 2020 Now Online. CLICK HERE

    New MHA Brochure Available.  The new tri-fold MHA Brochure can now be downloaded (CLICK HERE). Feel free to print as many two-sided copies as you need and pass them along to any organizations and people who share an interest in mining history and are potential MHA members.

    Tell Rockhounds About Mining History.  There are many rock, mineral, gem, and lapidary clubs located across the country.  Their members often share an interest in mining history and learning where their minerals came from.  A new MHA business card helps introduce the members of these clubs to the MHA and the photo galleries of historical mines available on the website.  The cards can easily be printed using business card stock (Avery 8371, Staples Heavyweight Business Cards, etc.) available at office supply store (Staples, Office Depot, and others).  You can CLICK and download the MS-Word files for the Front Side and the Reverse Side.  After printing the front side just flip the paper over and print the back side.  Give the cards to your local clubs and offer to make a short presentation at their meetings.


     

     

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