JOHN WILLIAM BOONE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

COLUMBIA, MO

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The John William Boone Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Columbia, Missouri that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of John William Boone, an African-American inventor and businessman. Boone, who lived from 1864 to 1927, was known for inventing a shoe-lasting machine that revolutionized the shoe manufacturing industry.

The Foundation was established in 2013 and is led by a board of directors. Its mission is to educate the public about Boone's life and achievements, and to inspire future generations of inventors and entrepreneurs.

The Foundation operates a museum in Columbia that showcases Boone's inventions, as well as his life and accomplishments. The museum features exhibits, interactive displays, and artifacts that help visitors understand the impact of Boone's work on the shoe industry and the broader economy.

In addition to its museum, the Foundation also sponsors educational programs for students and teachers, as well as community outreach events. These programs and events help to promote awareness of Boone's legacy, as well as inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Overall, the John William Boone Heritage Foundation is an important institution for preserving and promoting the legacy of a pioneering African-American inventor and entrepreneur. Its work helps to educate and inspire future generations, and to ensure that Boone's contributions to American history are not forgotten.

JOHN WILLIAM BOONE HERITAGE FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in COLUMBIA MO. US MID #8402900582

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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African Red Slip bowl with moldmade relief decoration representing the Judgment of Solomon ARS Form 53A bowl
Roman Late Imperial Period, Byzantine period, ca. 350-430 CE or later
Made in North Africa, Tunisia
No archaeological provenience

In the collection of, and photographed on display at, the University of Missouri Museum of Art and Archaeology, Columbia, Missouri, USA
At the time the museum was located at Mizzou North
Inv. 97.22 (Weinberg Fund)
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JOHN WILLIAM BOONE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
300 S PROVIDENCE RD
COLUMBIA
MO
65205-0163

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MID #	8402900582
Name	JOHN WILLIAM BOONE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	431813585
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201009
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	38.952673, -92.331475
CODES	FIPS State Code: 29 FIPS County Code: 019 US Census Tract: 000500 US Census Block: 2008