Ella Watson, U.S. Government Charwoman - A baker's dozen of photographs from Gordon Parks' series for the Farm Security Administration. Includes one of his most famous pictures, "American Gothic." Accompanying text sheds light on how Roy Stryker helped Parks become a better artist.
The Gordon Parks Collection - Description of still photos from the movie "The Learning Tree," at Leonard H. Axe Library, Pittsburg State University. Links.
Gordon Parks, Sr. - Biographical profile. Photographs of him and his parents.
Wikipedia: Gordon Parks - Encyclopedia-style entry on the African American photographer, pianist, film director, and novelist.
Gordon Parks: Appreciation of an artist's life work - A photography instructor outlines the career of the groundbreaking black movie director and photographer. Includes several photographs. [Online Art Magazine]
A Great Day for Gordon Parks - Feature story on the legendary photographer's 90th birthday. RealAudio. Includes links to earlier stories on Parks. Requires JavaScript. [All Things Considered]
Half Past Autumn - An interview of photographer Gordon Parks on the occasion of a retrospective exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery. RealAudio and a transcript. Transcript uses some Windows-only characters. [NewsHour]
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