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Harry Rhodes - Modern Era

After working on a kibbutz in Israel, Harry Rhodes returned to the United States and became Executive Director of Growing Home, Inc., a non-profit organization helping homeless and formerly incarcerated people with training and placement via organic and sustainable agriculture.

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Photo of Harry Rhodes, taken during the interview on September 5, 2008 at Growing Homes Inc., where Harry is the Executive Director.

Where:

Growing Homes Inc

When:

September 5, 2008

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Public domain

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Photo of Harry Rhodes (Left) and co-worker Parris Brewer (Right) in one of the greenhouses at Growing Homes.

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Growing Homes

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Unknown

Ownership:

Public domain

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Photo of Harry Rhodes (Left) and co-worker Parris Brewer (Right) in one of the greenhouses at Growing Homes.

Where:

Growing Homes

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Unknown

Ownership:

Public domain

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Photo of one of the greenhouses at Growing Homes Inc that is a non-for-profit organization that helps homeless and incarcerated individuals get on the job training and employment placement through the use of organic sustainable agriculture.

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Growing Homes Inc

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Unknown

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Public domain

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Photo of Growing Homes' greenhouse sign.

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Growing Homes Inc

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Unknown

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Public domain

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Photo of one of the greenhouses at Growing Homes Inc.

Where:

Growing Homes Inc.

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Unknown

Ownership:

Public domain

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Photo of the outside gardening grounds next to one of the greenhouses at Growing Homes Inc.

Where:

Growing Homes Inc.

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Unknown

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Public domain

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Photo of one of the greenhouses at Growing Homes Inc.

Where:

Growing Homes Inc.

When:

Unknown

Ownership:

Public domain

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Photo of one of the greenhouses at Growing Homes Inc.

Where:

Growing Homes Inc.

When:

Unknown

Ownership:

Public domain

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Photo of interviewer Mike Maniscalso (from the Illinois State Museum) on September 5, 2008 talking briefly with Parris Brewer.

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Unknown

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September 5, 2008

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Public domain

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Photo of the outside grounds encompassing Growing Homes, Inc.

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Growing Homes, Inc.

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Unknown

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Public domain

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Photo of the outside grounds encompassing Growing Homes, Inc.

Where:

Growing Homes, Inc.

When:

Unknown

Ownership:

Public domain



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