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Highlights include a featured history chapter on coal mines, with emphasis on Mine No. 11’s production, significance, and associated tragedy, plus announcements of grants, digital map availability, upcoming programs, and membership details. 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The first installment provided a brief history of the discovery of coal, followed by Mine \\#14, Mine No.2, and Mine No. 12 in chapters 2, 3, and 4. Each additional chapter describes the mines in chronological order.  \nCalendar 15  \nObituaries 16  \nDonations 18  \nMembership 18  \nGuests 19  \nBanner: Looking east at Morgan Slope / Mine 11.  \nContinued on page 5  \n| | \u003Cbr>Mine 11 was the mine that made Black Diamond famous\u003Cbr>– the Granddaddy ofthem all. It was the biggest, deepest, and greatest mine in the town ’s history. It produced\u003Cbr>6.3 million tons of coal accounting for 50% of Black Diamond ’s total 12.6 million tons over the 115 years from 1885 to 2000. But it also witnessed the deaths of 58\u003Cbr>men.\u003Cbr>And even after closing in 1927, for the next 64 years it remained the center of coal washing and shipping. Its original name was Morgan Slope until changed around 1912. After that, it was simply Mine No. 11, but most dropped the adjective and called it Mine 11.\u003Cbr>By 1896, the Black Diamond Coal Mining Company (BDCMC) had been operating for a dozen years. Mine \\#14 was its first and\u003Cbr>|\n| --- | --- |\n\nThe mission of the Black Diamond Historical Society shall be the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of the history of Black Diamond and environs, as it relates to King County and the State of Washington.  \nBlack Diamond Newsletter is published three times a year by and for the members of the Black Diamond Historical Society. The society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. (TIN51- 0170304) .  \nPRESIDENT Steve Israel  \nVICE PRESIDENT Stacey Wehus SECRETARY Laurie Evans TREASURER Sherrie Evans  \nImmediate PAST PRESIDENT Keith Watson DIRECTORS  \nLinda Arden  \nGreg Lichty  \nDon Mason  \nJeff Montgomery  \nJanice Ranton  \nSusie Thompson  \nCrystal Goetz  \nElaine Parks  \nMEMBERSHIP Laurie Evans EDITOR Leih Mulvihill  \nFEATURE WRITER William Kombol PHOTOGRAPHER Bob Dobson  \nARTICLES  \nBlack Diamond Newsletter invites articles for publication. Articles may be edited for style, length, and clarity. Please email the Society if you wish to submit an article, at [museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org](museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org)  \nCONTACT  \nBlack Diamond Historical Society and Museum  \nP.O. Box 1  \n32627 Railroad Avenue Black Diamond, WA 98010  \nPHONE 360-886-2142  \nWEB  \n[www.blackdiamondmuseum.org](www.blackdiamondmuseum.org)[ ](www.blackdiamondmuseum.org)[www.facebook.com/BlackDiamondHistory](www.facebook.com/BlackDiamondHistory)[ ](www.facebook.com/BlackDiamondHistory)[www.facebook.com/BlackDiamondMuseum](www.facebook.com/BlackDiamondMuseum)[ ](www.facebook.com/BlackDiamondMuseum)[www.blackdiamondhistory.wordpress.com](www.blackdiamondhistory.wordpress.com)[ ](www.blackdiamondhistory.wordpress.com)[www.twitter.com/BDHistory](www.twitter.com/BDHistory)  \nHOURS  \nThursday, [9 a.m. to 3 p.m](9 a.m. to 3 p.m).  \nSaturday & Sunday, [11 a.m. to 3 p.m](11 a.m. to 3 p.m).  \nP a g e 2  \nDigital Maps Available  \nBy: Sherrie Evans  \nWith a great thank you to 4Culture of King County for approving a grant for us, we now have digital copies of hundreds of historical maps and documents that we can make available to the public. These include early maps of Black Diamond,  \nFranklin, and some surrounding areas.  \nIf you have an interest please contact our Archivist, Jeff Montgomery, by email at [bdhsarchive@gmail.com](bdhsarchive@gmail.com) or by calling the  \nmuseum at 360-886-2142.   \nDid you know?  \nBy Sherrie Eva","cbCaidpyEvGGzyQ9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidpyEvGGzyQ9","pdf",6621360,"English","# President’s Message\n## Doings\n## Special Visitors\n## Volunteer Spotlight\n## New Board Members\n## Railroad\n## Upcoming Programs\n## A Day\n## BD Coal Mines\n## Mayoral Proclamation\n## Grants\n# Featured Articles\n## Morgan Slope / Mine No. 11\n## Digital Maps Available\n## Did you know?","[{\"question\":\"What is the focus of the featured coal mining article in this issue?\",\"answer\":\"The issue’s highlighted historical chapter describes Black Diamond’s coal mines, with a specific focus on Morgan Slope / Mine No. 11, its output, name changes, and the human toll associated with the mine’s operation.\"},{\"question\":\"What new resources did the society receive according to the Digital Maps Available section?\",\"answer\":\"The society received approval for a grant that enables it to provide digital copies of hundreds of historical maps and documents, including early maps of Black Diamond, Franklin, and surrounding areas.\"},{\"question\":\"What major operational updates does the President’s Message mention?\",\"answer\":\"The President’s Message describes ongoing work across maintenance, archives, and committees, notes progress in the archives department, and announces the addition of an AED purchased through a memorial donation.\"}]","Black Diamond Historical Society Newsletter - Volume 48 - Issue 2 | PDF"]