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" carnival scene on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas 2
"The Learning Tree" carnival scene on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas 3
"The Learning Tree" carnival scene on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas 4
"The Learning Tree" carnival scene on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas 5
"The Learning Tree" carnival scene on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas 6
Makeup Artist George Bau and the Bearded Lady from "The Learning Tree" on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Gordon Parks with the Bearded Lady and makeup artist, George Bau, on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas, during the filming of "The Learning Tree"
Gordon Parks watching the carnival scene during the filming of "The Learning Tree" on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" crew watch a rehearsal while on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Gordon Parks directs a carnival scene during the filming of "The Learning Tree" on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" crew member sets lights for the carnival scene on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Little girl standing in front of the ferris wheel set for "The Learning Tree" on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas