Variety at the Blind Boone, A Concert Review

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News & Notes
Boone County Historical Society
Variety at the Blind Boone, A Concert Review
By Hank Waters
The happy crowd on hand at the latest Blind
Boone Piano concert March 23 enjoyed a presentation of a different sort.
The headliner was Julia Gaines, Director of the
MU School of Music and, in the words of the inimitable Impresario Bill Clark, "a master of the mallet."
This is not to suggest Gaines goes about threatening
people. It means she plays a mean vibraphone, an
instrument akin to the marimba, the xylophone and
even the piano, but with a room-filling vibrato that
kept the crowd engaged.
Gaines is professional performer as well as educator. She took time between presentations to inform
us Boone Countians about her instrument and her
school. (In attendance was her boss, MU Chancellor
Bowen Loftin and his wife, Karin. I can report they
were pleased with the director's outing.)
Gaines brought along a fellow member of her
faculty, a nifty piano player named Neil Minturn.
The two collaborated on several pieces and each
went out alone on several. Good stuff.
A highlight of the concert was the warm-up performance by Kristine Cho, a 14-year old freshman at
Rock Bridge High School. Don't be fooled. She rendered Chopin with consummate skill and aplomb.
She also plays first violin for the Missouri Symphony Conservatory Young Artists Philharmonic, as
well as her school orchestra. Emcee Clark had it
right when he said next time she should be one of
the headliners.
So once again, if you have not yet made it to
these Monday concerts you are missing out. Not only will you see top notch music, but you will have
your choice of world class cookies and punch. Next
chance, Dixieland Gold by an all-star band. May 18,
7 p.m. at the Montminy. Mark them calendars. I'll be
there. Come anyway. I'm on best behavior when the
music is playing.
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Concert Cookie Volunteers! If you are willing to bake
two to three dozen fresh cookies for our concert audience,
contact Vicki Pauley at vpauley@deerparkmo.org. or at
442-5007. Let her know you will bring them by the museum on Sunday afternoon prior to the Monday concert.
Continuing a Boone
Concert Series tradition, young artist
Kristine Cho opened
the evening on the
Boone piano, playing
Chopin’s Fantaisie
Impromptu. The concert was dedicated to
Freddie Williams Jr.,
a young Columbia
vibraphonist
who
died in an auto accident 50 years ago.
Vibraphone Heaven, starring Julia Gaines, joined by Neil Minturn on the Boone piano, filled
the Montminy Gallery with unique sounds March 23. See page 8 for Hank Waters’ review.
Thursday, April 2, 5pm
Old Time Fiddlers Jam Session
Open to the Public
Easter Sunday, April 5
MUSEUM OPEN
Tuesday, April 7, 7pm
GSCM Meeting,
Boone Electric Coop Bldg. Columbia
Wednesday, April 8, 12noon
Executive Committee Meeting
Sunday, April 12, 4:30pm
Montminy’s James Froese Exhibit Closes
Wednesday, April 15, 2 pm
Historic Sites Committee Meets
Wednesday, April 15, 6:30pm
Sons of Confederate Veterans
2015 Blind Boone Piano
Concert Series
Once again our
Concert Cookie
Volunteers
came through
with an abundance of freshbaked cookies
for the intermission.
The
crowd was estimated to be
about 100.
May 18—Dixieland Gold, A ’Command performance”
Featuring an All-Star Dixieland band
July 20 — Straight from NY—Shana Farr!
Shana Farr, an evening of cabaret vocals
September 14 — Harp & Keys
harpist maria duhova trevor & piano
November 23 — Sutu, Seriously
Thursday, April 16, 4:30pm
Endowment Trust Board Meeting
Thursday, April 16, 5pm
Old Time Fiddlers Jam Session
Open to the public
Saturday, April 18, 10:30am
Meet the Author
William Spradley; Short Stories
Monday, April 20, 1pm
Acquisitions Committee Meeting
Monday, April 20, 7pm
Mid Missouri Civil War Roundtable
Wednesday, April 22, 2pm
BCHS Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, April 23, 7pm
Oliver Schuchard Photography
Exhibit opens in Montminy
Sunday, April 26, 1pm
Artists Reception in Montminy
Featuring Oliver Schuchard
Friday, May 1, 12noon
Introduction to Legacy Society
and Estate Gifts, Montminy Gallery
Open to All
2015 Boone County Hall of Fame Inductees Announced:
KFRU, Jane Froman and Ray Beck to be honored Oct. 8
Tim Dollens, Hall of Fame Committee Chair
The Endowment Trust Board of the Boone County Historical Society is
pleased to announce this year's inductees into the Boone County Hall of Fame.
Candidates for enshrinement must have demonstrated a contribution to the development, growth and preservation of Boone County and, further, demonstrated significant personal achievement that brought distinction to themselves and
to Boone County through state or national recognition.
The 2015 corporate honoree is KFRU Radio, the
oldest radio station in central Missouri. The station,
which began broadcasting on October 7, 1925 from
the Stephens College campus, is celebrating its 90th
birthday this year.
KFRU has been a great promoter of Boone County
history with its weekly Heritage Series. A household
name throughout the county for 90 years, KFRU has
brought generations of listeners news and information, from early FDR fireside chats to news of the
ever-changing technology revolution of the last 20
years. Over the years, working with The Star-Times
in St. Louis, KMOX radio in St. Louis, the ABC Network, the University of Missouri and the Columbia
Daily Tribune, among others, KFRU has always delivered crucial local news to the County populous, as
well as years of Missouri Tiger sports and St. Louis
Sixteen-year-old
Cardinals baseball.
Today, KFRU Radio is owned by Cumulus Media Judd McIlvain spins
and broadcasts news, talk and sports through its well- the disks at KFRU
known 1400 AM frequency and online internet in 1959.
streaming. The station that hundreds of thousands of
Boone Countians grew up with also has a long history of supporting the community through sponsorships and philanthropy.
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News & Notes
Boone County Historical Society
Boone County Historical Society
President Dick Otto
Meet the Author
Are you a member of a “Legacy Family?”
Over the years I have accumulated many T-shirts
associated with University events; e.g. homecoming,
bowl games, etc. One of my favorites was a gift from
the Alumni Association that proudly states “Legacy
Family.” A Legacy Family is a reference to the Boone
County families that
provided cash and land
in 1839 for the establishment
of
the
“Missouri State University” here in Columbia. That is another story!
I am NOT a University Legacy Family member. I grew up in Osage
County and my German ancestors did not come to
America until the 1860s. Although I would find great
pride in being a University Legacy Family member,
history shows that I am NOT, nor shall I ever be a
member of that august group.
However, this T-shirt has provided me inspiration
in contemplating what my own legacy might be. I am
not starting at the beginning in creating my legacy now
that I am in my mid 60’s. Rather, I am taking this opportunity to do what I really enjoy doing. I believe in
the value of history – thus my involvement with
BCHS.
Now, how does all of this relate to you and your
legacy? My slogan since becoming the President of
the Board of the BCHS in January 2012 has been that
our two greatest needs are “warm bodies and cold
cash.” The lifeblood of any organization is its members. We have enjoyed some success in recruiting new
members. However, for a community of our size, our
numbers are quite low.
Many of our members are “historical” in their own
right. The level of activity and physical involvement
of “historical” members is naturally limited. But never
forget they have much to offer – they have lived history. If you are lucky, you may get them to share some
of that history with you and then you, too, will be
blessed.
We need more members – both “historic” and “not
so historic.” Please do your friends, family members,
your neighbors, everyone and anyone you meet a favor
News & Notes
by encouraging them to join our historical society.
We need “warm bodies” to: serve as docents in the
museum and galleries, act as guides for the buildings
in the V illage at Boone Junction and the Maplewood
House, assist with any number of projects – hanging
exhibits, decorating, hosting or providing refreshments
for special events, assisting with general clean-up
days, general staffing for Heritage Days, etc. If you
are physically able to help – we can find a spot for
you!
We need “cold cash” to build up our operating
reserves and increase staffing within the facility.
Chris, John, Mary Lee and some student help are our
sole employees (and Mary Lee and the students are
only part-time employees). We need to hire additional, professionally trained individuals to move us along.
We need to address deferred maintenance issues. Our
parking lot is in dire need of repaving. The stone
work (flower beds) at the front of the building need to
be rebuilt and paint is peeling off of the Easley store.
Additionally, we need to “treat” in some manner, the
exterior of our museum and gallery. Bare, untreated
wood that endures the force of Mother Nature can last
only so long!
We also need to invest in upgraded and new exhibit
cases, exhibit lighting, and a practical reception counter and desk. And, lastly, it must be said that we like
“tomorrow’s cash” as well! Your estate planning can
be a very helpful method of assisting us in our longterm goals. Look elsewhere in this newsletter to find
out when and where you can learn more at our first
Legacy Society luncheon.
We have challenges before us. At the same time
these challenges are great opportunities. Although I
would love to be a part of the 1839 University Legacy
Family group, that cannot happen. However, we all
have the opportunity to determine our own legacy as it
relates to the Boone County Historical Society.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Your support
is needed NOW! What will be your legacy? And if
you are a Boone County native, I dare say that a part
of your legacy should be directly associated with the
Boone County Historical Society. It is not too late to
produce a gift now or in your estate. Who knows?
Maybe we can have our own “Legacy T-shirt!”
Author Bill Spradley Coming to MTA
By Carrie Koepke
The April 18 edition of Meet the Author will feature William (Bill) Spradley of St. Peters, Missouri. Bill only began writing two years ago, after
nine years in the Navy, 30 years working as an aerospace engineer for
McDonnell Douglas, and several years of odd jobs
during “retirement.” Originally from Nebraska,
Bill spent much of his career traveling the globe,
including living in The Netherlands, Spain, Scotland and Switzerland. Writing has always been
waiting for Bill to have some free time, and with a
nudge from a friend, he has officially jumped in.
Interludes & Lunch is a collection of over 20
short stories, each giving a different taste of Bill’s
wide range of talent. The heroes Bill writes about
tap into his travel experience, as well as his
thoughtful good nature. With a wide variety of
emotional adventures, Interludes & Lunch is
bound to have a story for every reader.
Bill is already hard at work getting his next book ready for a June 1 release and continues to be an active member of the Missouri writing community. Bill is a member of the Saturday W riters, and can be found traveling
to writing conventions and events regularly.
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. At 10:00 a.m. Harold’s Doughnuts will be selling a variety of their delicious creations and coffee will be free! Check out
www.haroldsdoughnuts.com to get your taste buds ready. Admission is $3;
children 12 and under get in free.
Bill will speak at 10:30 a.m. and will be available to sign and sell copies
of his book after he speaks.
Oliver Schuchard, pr ofessor emer itus of photography at the University of Missouri--Columbia, was a member of the art faculty for 30 years and chairperson of the art
department for seven years. An exhibit of his photography
will open in the Montminy Gallery April 23, with an artist’s
reception at 1 pm April 26.
Schuchard has worked in the medium of photography
since 1967. He has studied with some of the best photographers of the 20th century, including Ansel Adams, Al Weber, Cole Weston and Imogene Cunningham. His photographs have been shown in over 200 exhibitions and in numerous private and public collections including the Smithsonian, The White House and American Museum of Folk
Art. Several photography books about his photography
have been published through the University Press. He has been the recipient of the
William T. Kemper Award for Excellence in Teaching at MU (1992); the Curators
Award for Scholarly Excellence (2005); and the UMC Alumni Award (1991).Many
of Schuchard’s photo prints will be available for sale. The 60-piece exhibit runs
through Sunday, July 19.
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Boone County Museum and Galleries
is located at 3801 Ponderosa St,
Columbia, MO 65201
Museum Hours: Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday through Sunday
Phone: (573) 443-8936
Email: officemanager@boonehistory.org
OR chriscampbell@boonehistory.org
Website: boonehistory.org
Facebook: boonecountymuseum&galleries
BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
BOARD of DIRECTORS 2014-2015
President
Dick Otto
Vice President
Wilson Beckett
Secretary
Carolyn Doyle
Treasurer
Kay Murray
Past President
Ray Beck
Northern District
Joyce Kemner
Karen Moore ~ Marjorie Motley
Central District
Gene Baumann ~ Charlie Lee
Mike Hood ~ Owen Jackson
Southern District
Joan Bay ~ Bill Powell
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BCHS ENDOWMENT TRUST
BOARD of TRUSTEES
President
Karen Miller
Vice President
Betsy Odle
Treasurer
Lynn Behrns
Secretary
Tim Dollens
TRUSTEES
Wilson Beckett
Jim Marberry ~ Kay Murray
Marsha Knudson ~ Dick Otto
Phil Prather ~ Marvin Sapp
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MUSEUM & GALLERY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Executive Director & Curator
Chris Campbell
Office Manager and Membership Coordinator
Mary Lee Gentry
Finance
David Sapp
Property Manager
John Fetters
Associate Curators
Liz Kennedy
Sue Viola
Laurel Wilson
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News & Notes
What’s happening in the
Museum and Galleries
The Historic Sites Committee welcomed a new
member, Linda Jacob, who read about our committee
in the newsletter, visited us in January and joined the
committee in February. We do welcome new members
with an interest in Boone County history, and who
love to research!
For more information about joining the Historic
Sites Committee contact Carolyn Doyle at carolynddoyle.@netscape.net, or phone 573-445-1381
Parks & Recreation has informed us that Maplewood Barn will not be available for private rentals
again until after September 30. Executive Director,
Chris Campbell would like to r emind ever yone that
Museum and Gallery facilities are available for private
events. Rentals can involve anything from the gazebo
or conference room to the entire facility. Call Chris at
443-8936 for details.
Executive Director, Chris Campbell has announced
a partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the Univer sity of Missouri. Under this
agreement Osher will forward digital copies of our
News & Notes to their entire emailing audience, almost 1000 people. In exchange, we will forward their
information to our email audience.
Osher offers a variety of stimulating courses ranging from W hy Do W e W ear Clothes to Introduction to
Modern Scrapbooking. Check them out at http://
extension.missouri.edu/learnforlife
www.BooneHistory.org is about to get an overhaul! Look for a significantly renovated website on
the internet later in April and launched before the May
News & Notes is published. BCHS is working hard to
make our website more attractive, more appealing,
more useful, more informative and more engaging.
Coming Soon—same web address, but a whole new look!
Boone County Historical Society
25th Anniversary party set for July 11
An ad hoc committee chaired by Marilyn Hargrove
has announced plans for a celebration Saturday, July 11
in recognition of the Museum and Galleries’ 25th anniversary.
In presenting a report to the BCHS Board March 25,
Hargrove described the event as a one day celebration
focusing on the museum and galleries, with tours of the
facilities, including Maplewood House and Boone Junction. Plans are being made now and include speakers,
storytelling and refreshments. Just confirmed— live music will be provided by the River Ridge String Band of
Jefferson City.
Making a difference with memorial gifts
Between Dec. 2014 and February 2015, the following individuals and organizations made a contribution
to BCHS in memory of Norma Cunningham. The
gifts totaled $1,080. We are deeply grateful to each
donor and we thank Norma’s family for recognizing
Harold Knipp's children
Jim & Barbara Taylor
Judith & Larry Morris
Lawrence & Deb Harmon
Jerry,Wanda,David Pauley
& Sharon Pettitt
Julie Arnold
Robert Taylor
Don & Barbara Gilpin
Bernard & Susan Clark
Virginia Harris
Dale & Carla Knipp
Chad Henry
John & Genette Sappington
Brenda and Dean Fuemmeler
Donald & Anna Lou Farris
Tom & Cynthia Priebe
Lora & Don Jones
Marlene Haugen
Kate Arnold
Alan & Sheila
Jim & Mila Cunningham
Mike Henry
Harold & Mary Ezell
AT&T Foundation
You’re Invited: Legacy Society Inauguration May 1
By Karen M. Miller, President,
BCHS Endowment Trust Board
The Boone County Historical Society’s Endowment
Trust and Marjo Price are very pleased to announce that a
luncheon will be held on May 1 to introduce the opportunity for charter membership in the Boone County
Historical Society’s Legacy Society.
The luncheon will be held in the museum’s Montminy
Art Gallery. Legacy Society membership will assist the
Historical Society focus on its primary mission of preserving and sharing Boone County history, including the history of long-term Boone County families, such as yours.
Herb Willbrand will speak at the luncheon. Herb, who
graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia
School of Law in 1959, specializes in the preparation of
estate and tax planning documents, including wills and
(pictured, Herb Willbrand)
trust agreements, for individuals and professionals throughout Missouri. He will discuss
estate and tax implications of
participating in opportunities
such as the Legacy Society.
We hope that you will take
advantage of this free lunch
and learn event in the beautiful Montminy Art Gallery at 12pm on May 1. Please contact me, Karen Miller, at kmille02@earthlink.net to register
for the luncheon. Marjo and I invite you to be our guests
for this inaugural event.
Boone County Historical Society
News & Notes
Hall of Fame inductees (from Page 1)
Posthumous recognition in 2015 goes to Columbia’s Jane Froman, a hugely popular singer and star of
stage, radio and television from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Jane moved to Columbia
at age 12 and she attended Columbia College
(then Christian College).
After a long and very
successful career, she
returned to Columbia for
her retirement.
Although Froman died in
1980, her reputation as
a star performer for decades on the radio remains well established.
She was named “top girl
singer” in a national poll
in 1934. The famous composer and producer Billy Rose,
when asked to name the top ten female singers, is reported to have replied, "Jane Froman and nine others."
Early in her career she was one of just a few on board to
survive a plane crash in Portugal. The plane was full of
USO performers headed to entertain U.S. troops in Europe. Even though she nearly lost both legs due to the
crash, she would recuperate and eventually resume her
singing career.
The 1952 film W ith a Song in My Heart starring Susan Heyward is based on her life. After her death, many
of Jane Froman's personal collections were given to Columbia College and the Boone County Historical Society. Several local Froman fans are still active members
of the Jane Froman Fan Club and will be attending the
festivities.
This year’s living recipient is former City
Manager of Columbia,
Ray Beck. Ray ser ved
the City of Columbia for
45 years in total and is
also a past president of
the Boone County Historical Society.
Ray is a graduate of
the University of Mis-
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souri-Columbia. After graduation he served his
country as an officer in the US. Army and is a graduate of the US. Army Field Artillery School as well
as the US. Army Command and General Staff College.
The
city
that we know
today as one
of a few communities
in
America to be
consistently
ranked one of
the most desirable places
to live is a city
whose
progress, growth
and
success
Ray Beck, 1985
can be attributed to a short list of individuals and institutions. Ray
Beck’s name is high on that list.
During his tenure, Columbia established a cityoperated waste removal program, expanded the local
parks and recreation services, and implemented a
municipally operated transit system, as well as many
other public works projects.
Whether working to improve the city's sewer systems, roadways or public utilities, Ray’s efforts
made Columbia a better place to live and work. Ray
accomplished all of this, and much more, while
working with 14 different mayors. Ray and his wife,
Dee, have 4 children, 13 grandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren and thousands of friends who admire
him and understand the role he has played in Boone
County over the span of 60 years.
The 2015 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
is a benefit fundraiser for the Histor ical Society’s
Endowment Trust and will be held on Thursday, October 8 at the Walters Boone County Historical
Museum. The evening includes hor s d' oeuvr es,
wines, beers, video tributes to the enshrinees and a
silent auction. Ticket prices to this year’s event will
be announced this summer. Congratulations to our
three inductees!
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Boone County Historical Society
Major Gifts in March
Supporting Corporations and Foundations
We have several individuals to thank for recent
gifts to the Society. We are extremely grateful to the
following for their generous support. Thank you!
Lynn Behrns & Janice Wegner - $500
Carolyn Spier - $250
Bill & Toni Carson - $500
Businesses and grant-funding foundations help make
many programs and exhibits possible each year. Through
their membership gifts these community leaders make a
big difference and deserve our gratitude and patronage.
We extend a special thanks to these Foundations
and corporations.
GSCM News
By Rob Taylor
Mary Helen Allen, GSCM’s librarian, is currently
assisting with two new acquisitions. The first is a
ledger donated by Mike Garrity of Wildwood, Missouri that dates from 1876 and originally belonged to
P.T. Gentry, a Baptist minister from Audrain County.
It begins by chronicling plantings and livestock information about his farm but also includes a list of over
250 marriages he performed, beginning in 1877. Virginia Winters and Mary Lusk are transcribing the list
of marriages. The second acquisition, the bridal registry from The Red Paisley store, was passed on to us
from the Boone County Historical Museum. Both acquisitions promise to provide information for those
researching families in our area.
Our Tuesday, May 5 meeting will feature Nancy
Thomas, GSCM’s Volunteer Coordinator, who will
present a program entitled “Using Online Newspapers
to Solve Brick Wall Problems in Genealogy.”
Several of our members are looking forward to attending the National Genealogical Society’s annual
conference in St. Charles May 13-16. If you’ve never
been to a national genealogy conference, it is quite an
experience! For more information, go to
www.ngsgenealogy.org.
The Genealogical Society of Central Missouri
meets the first Tuesday each month, except August, at
7:00 p.m. at the Boone Electric Building at 1413
Rangeline Street, Columbia. We operate the WilsonWulff Genealogical and History Library Thursday
through Sunday, 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. To learn more
about our organization, visit us at gscm.missouri.org.
The 1820 Club $10,000
The Fred V. & Dorothy H. Heinkel Charitable Foundation
Boone County Community Trust
The Stafford Family Charitable Trust
Raul Walters Properties
Platinum Donors $2,500
Atkins Building Services
Caledon Virtual Marketing
City of Columbia, Office of Cultural Affairs
Silver $1,000
Socket
Commercial Marketing, LLC
Marberry & Eagle PC, CPAs, Jim Marberry
Mediacom, Sheila Kausler
N.H. Scheppers Distributing Co.
University Subaru, Dave Drane and Dan Burks
Premium Level $500
Hawthorne Bank
Boone Electric Cooperative
Columbia Daily Tribune
Commerce Bank, Teresa Maledy
Patron level $250
Aaron’s Sales & Lease, “Tiger” John Cleek
C&C Construction
Central Brace Co.
Columbia Board of Realtors
Johnston Paint & Decorating
Landmark Bank
Mystic Ridge, LLC
Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital
Van Matre, Harrison, Taylor, Hollis & Elliott, PC
Supporters $100
Alley A Realty
Available Jones
Boone County National Bank
Crane and Crane Real Estate, Jessica Kempf
Hartsburg Grand, Sylvia Donnelly
LaBrunerie Financial, Alex LaBrunerie
Midway Enterprises
Missouri Horse Show Association
Peach Tree Animal Hospital
Volunteers needed for April 11 Columbia Cleanup
BCHS has an obligation to join with the city’s annual cleanup effort, which comes up April 11.
We need volunteers to help with the cleanup around the Museum and Galleries
and the surrounding BCHS grounds. Please contact Mary Lee Gentry for more information,
by phone at 443-8936, ext. 310, or by email at officemanager@boonehistory.org.
Boone County Historical Society
News & Notes
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Stables Tour Benefit Fundraiser coming October 17
By Janet Thompson
day local equestrian community, the Missouri Horse
Shows Association (MHSA) is sponsoring an inaugural "Stables Tour," scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2015, as a benefit for the Boone County HisEvery time I bridle my five gaited American Saddletorical Society. Horse enthusiasts and history buffs
bred, Quidditch, (aka "Ozzie"), I literally touch Boone
alike will be invited to
County history. How can
tour five special stathat be? Well, Ozzie
bles here in Boone
wears a curb bit that was
County, each of which
designed by a native son
will showcase differof Boone County, Tom
ent breeds of horses
Bass.
And, over 150
and the disciplines for
years after Mr. Bass was
which they are utiborn, just south of the
lized, throughout the
Boone County Historical
day. The offerings in
Society property, thouthis inaugural year
sands of horse enthusiasts
around the world, just One of the best known inventions of Tom Bass was a bit that did not irritate are: Brenda Benner
like me, are also touching the mouth of the horse. Tom's opinion was that many horse problems were Stables, Fox Run StaBoone County history on related to the wrong bit being used. Tom developed the new gentle bit but bles, High Spirits
a daily basis because of refused to patent it. At right, a painting of the Boone County Horse Show, Farm, Jim Dudley
Stables, and Stephens
those same Tom Bass with Tom Bass in the foreground. It hangs in the BCHS conference room.
College Stables.
bits.
At each of the venues, volunteers from the MHSA
The connection of horses and history is strong here
will provide information about the horses, and volunin Boone County, not just because of Tom Bass. Horsteers from the Historical Society will provide infores have played an enormous role in building our commation about the Society. More details will be availmunity, in making it what it is today. From the plow
able in the months ahead. Tickets will be available in
horse to the show horse to the lesson horse, they have
late summer and can also be purchased at any of the
helped to build our economy and to create opportunities
venues the day of the event.
for our citizens of all ages. And, in 2015, they continue
Further plans, which may incorporate the school
to play a vital role in our community.
systems, are under development. Stay tuned!!!
To highlight both the historical contribution of the
horse to Boone County and the vibrancy of our current-
Northern District
Boone County Commissioner
How to reach the staff and volunteers
Dick Otto (Volunteer)
President, Board of Directors
ottor@missouri.edu
Chris Campbell
Executive Director
443-8936 ex. 301
chriscampbell@boonehistory.org
Mary Lee Gentry
Office Manager
443-8936 ex. 310
officemanager@boonehistory.org
David Sapp (Volunteer)
Finance
443-8936 ex. 309
finance@boonehistory.org
Marilyn Hargrove (Volunteer)
Volunteer Coordinator
sanfordm@health.missouri.edu
Sue Viola & Laurel Wilson
(Volunteers)
Museum & Acquisitions Co-Chairs
443-8936 Ex. 306
Gene Baumann (Volunteer)
Society Photographer
Rocheport@aol.com
Spring 2015 MU Intern
Mary Beth Hawley
443-8936 ex. 307
News &
Notes
Staff
Editors:
Recent Acquisitions
Thank You For These Additions to Our Collections: Jerry and
Joanne Berneche-Kerosene Lamp
and Ladies Undergarment; Deborah
Thompson-1960s
Child's
Dress; Carolyn Spier-20 Men's Textiles, 2 Pair Men's Shoes; Liz Kennedy-5 Women's Textiles; Dolores
McCray-Army
Dress
Hat;
Ingwersen Estate-Photos of Columbia School Choirs.