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The Group for Mutual Improvement
The Group for Mutual Improvement in Bloomington, MN
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The black and white photographs in
The Group For Mutual Improvement
were taken in a vacant lot behind photographer Jordan Baumgarten’s home in Philadelphia.
Over a period of 10 years, Baumgarten and his neighbours spent much of their time together in this lot. His book is a document of these gatherings. The title is drawn from the Junto, also known as the Leather Apron Club— a diverse group of individuals Benjamin Franklin brought together in colonial era Philadelphia for the purpose of mutual improvement. They would gather in a tavern to debate questions of morals, politics, current events, philosophy, and local businesses. Baumgarten’s group was much less formal but the discussions no less vital.
The Group For Mutual Improvement
were taken in a vacant lot behind photographer Jordan Baumgarten’s home in Philadelphia.
Over a period of 10 years, Baumgarten and his neighbours spent much of their time together in this lot. His book is a document of these gatherings. The title is drawn from the Junto, also known as the Leather Apron Club— a diverse group of individuals Benjamin Franklin brought together in colonial era Philadelphia for the purpose of mutual improvement. They would gather in a tavern to debate questions of morals, politics, current events, philosophy, and local businesses. Baumgarten’s group was much less formal but the discussions no less vital.
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