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 sits behind a movie camera on location for "The Learning Tree" in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas 2
Close up of Gordon Parks sitting behind a movie camera during the filming of "The Learning Tree" on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Gordon Parks works with a crew member of "The Learning Tree" while on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Gordon Parks works with a staff member of "The Learning Tree" crew while on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Gordon Parks, Jr. takes photos of his dad, Gordon Parks, and Big Mabel (Carole Lamond) while on location for "The Learning Tree" in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Close up of Gordon Parks working on location for "The Learning Tree" in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas
Close up of Gordon Parks working on location for "The Learning Tree" in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas 2
Close up of Gordon Parks working on location for "The Learning Tree" in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas 3
Gordon Parks sits behind a movie camera on location for "The Learning Tree" in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas 3
Gordon Parks, Jr. shoots a photo of his dad, Gordon Parks as he directs Newt (Kyle Johnson) in an exterior scene for "The Learning Tree" on location in Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas