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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

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

When:
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

When:
Unknown

Ownership:
Public domain

Caption
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.

Where:
Growing Homes Inc

When:
Unknown

Ownership:
Public domain

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Photo of Growing Homes' greenhouse sign.

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

Where:
Growing Homes Inc.

When:
Unknown

Ownership:
Public domain

Caption
Photo of one of the greenhouses at Growing Homes Inc.

Where:
Growing Homes Inc.

When:
Unknown

Ownership:
Public domain

Caption
Photo of one of the greenhouses at Growing Homes Inc.

Where:
Growing Homes Inc.

When:
Unknown

Ownership:
Public domain

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

Where:
Unknown

When:
September 5, 2008

Ownership:
Public domain

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Photo of the outside grounds encompassing Growing Homes, Inc.

Where:
Growing Homes, Inc.

When:
Unknown

Ownership:
Public domain

Caption
Photo of the outside grounds encompassing Growing Homes, Inc.

Where:
Growing Homes, Inc.

When:
Unknown

Ownership:
Public domain




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