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.
Gordon Parks and cinematographer Burnett Guffey sitting on ferris wheel set from "The Learning Tree" on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Photographer uses a home movie camera on "The Learning Tree" film location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" cast, crew, and tourists on the set watching a scene being filmed on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" interior courtroom set with Sheriff Kirky (Dana Elcar) on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Gordon Parks, Jr. adjusts his camera while on location for "The Learning Tree" in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Prissy (Saundra Sharp) sits in her chair on location for "The Learning Tree" in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" cast's chairs on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Gordon Parks directs Big Mable (Carole Lamond) by "The Learning Tree" tree on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" cinematographer, Burnett Guffey, and film crew adjusts their camera for a shoot while on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
"The Learning Tree" cinematographer, Burnett Guffey and film crew adjusts their camera for a shoot on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Cinematographer Burnett Guffey stands by the camera during the filming of "The Learning Tree" on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Cameraman films an exterior scene for "The Learning Tree" on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas