Gordon Parks
The Learning Tree (1969) was filmed in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas. This collection of photographs of the set and crew were shot by Director of Libraries Norman E. Tanis of then Kansas State College, now Pittsburg State University.
"The Learning Tree" crew filming an exterior scene on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas 2
"The Learning Tree" cast and crew members take a break while on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" two-story farmhouse used on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Unidentified people discussing the movie by a barn used for the filming of "The Learning Tree," on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" set location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" landscape shot of the countryside on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas 2
"The Learning Tree" crew working on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Two unidentified men by a barn used during the filming of "The Learning Tree," on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" cast and crew on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" cinematographer, Burnett Guffey chats with a young man on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" crew take a break on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" carnival scene on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas