Filming of the Learning Tree - Pittsburg State University

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" cameramen take a break on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas

Closeup of a camera used to film "The Learning Tree" on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas

"The Learning Tree" actors and crew take a break from filming "The Learning Tree" while on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas

Gordon Parks with "The Learning Tree" cast and crew on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas

Gordon Parks with "The Learning Tree" crew on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas

Gordon Parks working with "The Learning Tree" crew and watching a scene while on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas

"The Learning Tree" tree and old building in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas

Gordon Parks with makeup crew and Prissy (Saundra Sharp) on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas, during the filming of "The Learning Tree"

Gordon Parks walking past actors during Sarah's burial scene for "The Learning Tree," on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas

Gordon Parks walking past actors during Sarah's (Newt's mother) burial scene for "The Learning Tree," on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas

"The Learning Tree" set crew setting up burial scene on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas

"The Learning Tree" actors are blocked for Sarah's (Newt's mother) burial scene during the filming of "The Learning Tree" on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas