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These 12 Photos were taken by Robert Pirsig’s very own camera, as he Chris, Sylvia and John made that 1968 epic voyage upon which The Travel Narrative for Mr Pirsig’s ‘‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance‘‘ (ZMM) book was based. Taken in 1968 along what is now known as ‘‘The ZMM Book Travel Route ‘‘ each photo scene is actually ‘‘Written-Into ‘‘ Mr. Pirsig’s book => ‘‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance‘‘ (ZMM)

Author Robert Pirsig’s Own 12 Color Photos, Of His 1968 ZMM Travel Route Trip: Each Is Written-Into His ZMM Book. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 2nd Down.

Each of the 832 photographs in these Four Albums show a scene described in the book ‘‘Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance‘‘. Each photo was especially researched and photographed along the ZMM Route to show a specific ZMM Book Travel Description Passage: This passage is shown in quote marks below the respective photo. As you look at each of these photos, you will be viewing scenes similar to those that author Pirsig, Chris, and the Sutherlands might have seen, on that epic voyage, upon which the book ‘‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance‘‘ was based. Thus it is, that these 832 photographs are ‘‘A Color Photo Illustrated Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance‘‘. Indeed ‘‘A Photo Show Book‘‘ for ZMM. Sights & Scenes Plus Full Explanation.

My ZMM Travel Route Research Findings, Are A Page-By-Page, Color Photo Illustrated ZMM. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn Top Album.

Each of these 28 photos are Full Circle Panorama Photos Seven-Feet-Wide. They were taken along the Travel Route of the book ‘‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance‘‘. They show a 360 degree view, made by stitching together eight photos. These Panoramic Photos, complement and add to those of my Photo Album ABOVE named => ‘‘A Color Photo Illustrated ZMM Book, With Travel Route Sights & Scenes Explained‘‘.

ZMM Travel Route Research PANORAMIC PHOTOS 7ft wide! Henry Gurr, 2002 ZMM Research Trip. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 2nd Down.

This album shows what I saw on my RETURN trip home (San Francisco California to Aiken South Carolina), Summer 2002. These 55 photos were taken along the Route of the “1849er’s Gold Rush to California” (In Reverse Direction). After I completed my ZMM Research, I RETURNED home by way of the Route of the ‘49’s Gold Rush. This route included the route of the “California Gold Rush Trail” (in Nevada & California), as well as portions of the Oregon Trail' all the way into Missouri. These 1849er’s Travel Route Photos, were taken AFTER I took those Photos shown in the above Album named “A Color Photo Illustrated ZMM Book, With Travel Route Sights & Scenes Explained”.

Henry Gurr’s 2002 Research Photos: California Gold Rush Trail & Oregon Trail. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 3rd Down.

Each of these seven 360 degree Full Circle Panoramic Photos were taken along the route of the Gold Rush ‘1849’ers from Missouri to California. Each is 7 foot wide! These Panorama Photos complement and add to those of my Photo Album above named => "Henry Gurr’s Research Photos: California Gold Rush Trail & Pioneer Oregon Trail". AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn Top Album.

California Gold RushTrail & Pioneer Oregon Trail PANORAMIC PHOTOS 7ft wide! Henry Gurr, 2002 ZMM RETURN Trip. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn Top Album.

Enjoy 225 Photos of Flowers & Red Wing Blackbirds Along the ZMM Route. This Album of Color Photos shows every Flower and Red Wing Blackbird (RWBB) that I could “get within my camera sights!!” This was done in honor of the ZMM Narrator's emphasis of Flowers and Redwing Blackbirds in the book “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”. I was very surprised to find RWBB's the entire travel route from Minneapolis to San Francisco.

In Honor of ZMM Narrator’s Emphasis: 225 Color Photos of ZMM Travel Route Flowers & Red Wing Blackbirds. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 5th Down.

These 165 photos show ‘‘Tourist Experiences’‘ the ZMM Traveler may have along the ZMM Route.

My 2002 ZMM Travel Route Experience: By Henry Gurr ZMMQ Site Master. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 3rd Down.

Starting Monday 19 July 2004, Mark Richardson traveled the ZMM Route, on his trusty Jakie Blue motorcycle. Mark made these 59 interesting photographs of what he saw along the way. As he toured, he pondered his own life destiny (past present future), and sought to discover his own deeper personal meaning of the book “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”.

Mark Richardson’s 19 July 2004, ZMM Route Trip & Photo Journal. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 5th Down.

The former home (~1968) of John and Sylvia Sutherland, at 2649 South Colfax Ave, Minneapolis MN, shown in 18 photos. Despite John's quite negative disparaging statements in ZMM, about their home back in Minneapolis, this same house, shown in these photos, looks to us like a wonderful, beautiful home along a very nice, quiet, shady street, in a perfectly fine Minneapolis Neighborhood!

John & Sylvia Sutherland of “The ZMM Book”: 18Potos Of Former Minneapolis Home>2649 South Colfax Ave, AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 4th Down.

A 36 Photo Tour of Two University of South Carolina Buildings: a) Etherredge Performing Arts Center Lobby + b) Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, some of which show “Built In Educational Displays

Site Master Henry Gurr's Campus: Photos Of Two Buildings (of 32 total), University of South Carolina Aiken. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 2nd Down.

A 105 Photo Tour of Science Building
At The University of South Carolina Aiken, Aiken SC.
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And b) The Rarely Seen Equipment Service Room & Dungeon.
Site Master Henry Gurr's Campus: Photos Of Science Building, One (of 32 total Buildings) At The University of South Carolina Aiken. AFTER the 5 Albums Comes Up, Read & ClickOn 5th Down.

IThese 15 photos show persons & scenes, related to how we got this ZMMQ WebSite going, back in ~2002. Included are "screen captures" of our software systems in use. A few of these photos show the screen views of what we were “looking at,” some including brief notes & hints on how to get around some of the problems we experienced.

Software We Used ~2002, In Creating and Maintaining This ZMMQ WebSite: Illustrated & Explained. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn Top Albun.

Photos of Faculty, Administrators, and Students who were at Montana State College ~ 1956-1960. These persons, especially Sarah Vinke, were faculty (or colleagues of) ZMM author Robert Pirsig, during his teaching (1959 – 1961), as Professor of English, at Montana State College, Bozeman MT.

1947-60: Photos of MSC Faculty & Sarah Vinke (Vinki Vinche Finche Finch)

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Photos of Faculty, Administrators, and Students at Montana State College: 1956-1960

By Dennis Gary, BS, Montana State College, 1960; MS, University of Oregon, 1964.

Introduction

The photos on this page, collected by Dennis Gary, have been provided to help illustrate his memories of the time he spent at Montana State College (now Montana State University) from 1956 to 1960 and his experiences related to that time at MSC. During his undergraduate years at MSC, Mr. Gary interacted personally with Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance author Robert Pirsig, as well as Sarah Vinke and many other real-life people upon whom the characters in ZMM are based. Although some of the featured photos were taken before 1956, those featured in them were either present during Mr. Gary’s tenure at MSC or mentioned in Mr. Gary's MSC-related memories. These photos are meant to supplement Mr. Gary's firsthand accounts of his relationships with the people pictured here.
…Also, visitors to this webpage are encouraged to access—through the links that have been provided at the bottom of the page—the various webpages on the ZMMQ site devoted to Mr. Gary's recollections of this time at MSC.

Sarah Vinke

Sarah Vinke was a friend and a staunch supporter of Pirsig at MSC. She plays a crucial role in ZMM. It was Dr. Vinke whose question to Pirsig about teaching Quality served as the 'seed crystal' from which his concept of Quality developed. This picture was taken at Colorado State University. During Dr. Vinke's long tenure at MSC, Dennis Gary was a favorite student, and mentee, of hers.This photo shows Sarah Vinke at MSC after her return to Bozeman. Note the difference in demeanor between this photo and the one at left. Apparently, Bozeman agreed with Dr. Vinke. This photo shows the Sarah Vinke that Pirsig and Dennis Gary knew so well: relaxed, self-assured, engaging.
Sarah Vinke (top center) with Tau Iota Sarah Vinke, English Department Sarah Vinke 1959
Omega Members 1945 Chair 1947  
Sarah Vinke 1957 Sarah Vinke (3rd from left at front)
  and the Science Division 1957

Jack Barsness, Wylla Barsness, Paul Grieder

Jack Barsness was a friend and contemporary of Pirsig at MSC. Professor Barsness and his wife, Wylla, appear in ZMM as guests at a party given by the DeWeeses for Pirsig and Chris. Jack's comments are featured prominently in the conversation at the party, and Pirsig says in ZMM that Jack Barsness was 'supportive of Phaedrus' in the English Department. Dennis Gary took Magazine Article Writing, Short Story Writing, and the second quarter of Major American Writers from Professor Barsness. Wylla Barsness was a friend and contemporary of Pirsig at MSC. She and her husband, Jack, appear in ZMM as guests at a party given by the DeWeeses for Pirsig and Chris. Dennis Gary does not remember ever meeting Mrs. Barsness. Paul Grieder headed the English Department during Pirsig's time at MSC, but he does not appear by name in ZMM. Professor Grieder served as Dennis Gary's advisor for English. Mr. Gary took American English Usage and the first quarter of Major American Writers from Professor Grieder. 
Jack Barsness 1959 Wylla Barsness 1957 Paul Grieder, English Department Paul Grieder 1957
    Chair 1959  

Peter Voulkos

Peter Voulkos's work, a collection of 'large pots and vases' that Pirsig calls 'Fantastic,' is featured in ZMM. Voulkos's artwork (the last name is spelled 'Voulkas' in ZMM) adorns the home of Robert and Gennie DeWeese, at which Pirsig and Chris stay during their visit to Bozeman. Dennis Gary knew Voulkos 'in passing, but not well.' Peter Voulkos in his brother Manuel's sailor hat. Dimly seen through the screen door is Peter's mother. Peter had set up a delayed-action camera, so this is a self-portrait. 
Peter Voulkos at GCHS 1939 Peter Voulkos in Bozeman 1940'sPeter Voulkos at Work Peter Voulkos Portrait

Robert DeWeese, John Parker, Verne Dusenberry

Robert DeWeese was a friend and supporter of Pirsig at MSC. Robert and Gennie DeWeese are featured prominently in ZMM. Robert DeWeese is associated with Pirsig's developing concept of Quality; and during their visit to Bozeman on the ZMM motorcycle trip, Pirsig and Chris stayed at the DeWeeses' home. Dennis Gary may have met Mr. DeWeese, but cannot recall 'for certain.'John Parker does not appear in ZMM, although he was a contemporary of Pirsig at MSC. Dr. Parker does appear in the MSC archives as supportive of Pirsig as a teacher, and is credited with delivering a paper by Pirsig at a conference. Dennis Gary took Major British Writers from Dr. Parker.Verne Dusenberry does not appear in ZMM, but he does appear in LILA. He was a friend and contemporary of Pirsig at MSC, and is credited with introducing Pirsig to peyote. Pirsig, Sarah Vinke, and Paul Grieder are acknowledged in Dusenberry's book, 'Montana Cree,' for their help with the manuscript.
Robert DeWeese 1957 Robert DeWeese 1958 John Parker 1957 Verne Dusenberry

President R.R. Renne, M.G. Burlingame

Roland R. Renne does not appear in ZMM, although he was President of MSC while Pirsig was teaching there. His actions are criticized in a letter from Pirsig to then Governor Nutter. Dennis Gary knew Dr. Renne and interviewed him for the college newspaper, 'The Exponent.'Merrill G. Burlingame does not appear in ZMM, although he headed the History Department while Pirsig was at MSC. Dennis Gary took Political Science from Dr. Burlingame.
MSC President R.R. RenneR.R. Renne 1959M.G Burlingame, HistoryM.G. Burlingame 1957
1947   Department Chair 1947  

Milford Frank, Bernadine Noggle, H.S. Cannon

Milford Frank does not appear in ZMM, although he was a contemporary of Pirsig at MSC. Dr. Frank headed the Education Department during Dennis Gary's student days at MSC, and Mr. Gary took several courses from Dr. Frank. Mr. Gary describes Frank as 'not one of my favorite people.'Bernadine Noggle was never at MSC and did not know Pirsig. She was Dennis Gary's department head when he taught at Klamath Union High School.H.S. Cannon was a contemporary of Sarah Vinke at MSC in 1947.
Milford Frank 1957 Milford Frank 1959 Bernadine Noggle, KUHS H.S. Cannon, Modern Lang.
     English Dept Head, 1954 Department Chair 1947

Robert Dunbar, Joe Fitch, Howard Dean, Bernard Copping

Robert Dunbar does not appear in ZMM, although he was a contemprary of Pirsig at MSC. This photo was taken at Colorado State University, where Dr. Dunbar taught with Sarah Vinke (Vinke was instrumental in getting Dr. Dunbar to come to MSC when she returned). Dennis Gary took History of Civilization and Current World Problems from Dr. Dunbar.Joe Fitch does not appear in ZMM, although he was a contemporary of Pirsig at MSC. Dennis Gary took Modern Drama from Dr. Fitch.Howard Dean does not appear, by name, in ZMM. However, he directed the alternate Freshman English Program during Pirsig's time at MSC, and was the author of that program's textbook: 'Effective Communication' (this may well be the sequence about which Pirsig writes with such vitriol in ZMM). Dennis Gary took Introduction to Literature and Modern Novel from Dr. Dean.Bernard Copping does not appear in ZMM, although he was a contemporary of Pirsig at MSC. Copping served as Treasurer at MSC and was a friend of Dennis Gary's parents, belonging to the same bridge club.
Robert Dunbar 1945 Joe Fitch 1958 Howard Dean 1939 Bernard Copping, Treasurer, 1947

Charles Billings III, A.B. Oviatt, Lois Payson, Leora Hapner

Charles Billings III does not appear in ZMM, although he was a contemporary of Pirsig at MSC. Billings taught courses in Theater Arts and directed plays at MSC, including The Emperor Jones. Dennis Gary took a course in stagecraft from Mr. Billings.A.B. Oviatt does not appear in ZMM, although he was a contemporary of Pirsig at MSC. Dennis Gary took U.S. History and 20th Century History from Dr. Oviatt.Lois Payson was the librarian at MSC and a contemporary of Sarah Vinke in 1947.Leora Hapner was a contemporary of Sarah Vinke at MSC in 1947.
Charles Billings III 1959 A.B. Oviatt 1959 Lois Payson, Librarian 1947 Leora Hapner, Psych Department
      Chair 1947

Dennis Gary, Shirley Luhrsen

Dennis Gary in his senior picture from the 1956 Gallatin Yearbook, Gallatin County High School, Bozeman, MT. The next year, he would meet Sarah Vinke at MSC.Dennis Gary in his first year as a teacher at Courtland High School, Courtland, CA. The photo is from the 1965 La Perita Yearbook (provided by David Maghoney, an ex-student of Mr. Dennis.A self-portrait of Dennis Gary taken in his room at the Herbert Hotel in San Francisco, CA, where he is a resident.
Dennis Gary, Student, GCHS 1956 Dennis Gary, Teacher, CHS 1965 Dennis Gary Self-Portrait 2005

'Click Here, To View 10 Photos Of Dennis Gary’s Laptop Computer “Daily Work Arena” at San Francisco’s Internet Accessible ''H2O Café '.
...Here you may see an additional self portrait of Dennis Gary, created by Dennis himself, using the Camera of his Laptop Computer.

This is the family Buick in which Dennis Gary drove Robert Pirsig and other members of the MSC faculty on their outing up to Deer Creek. Click on the Deer Creek link at the bottom of this page for more details about the faculty outing to Deer Creek.These robin's egg Tony Llama boots are much like the pair worn by Shirley Luhrsen, ask she taught school.
Gary Family Buick 1950 Tony Lama Boots1959-60:.Blue
   Similar To Shirley Luhrsen’s Robin Egg Blue Boots.

A Photo Of Shirley Lee Rosebrock Luhrsen (1922-2012), In Her Last Years, With Her Knitting.

Ms. Shirley Luhrsen knew Robert Pirsig, when he taught English as a Professor at MSC. She was a student of, mentored by, and worked closely with, Professor Sarah Vinke. Both Luhrsen and Vinke were long-time members of the AAUP chapter in Bozeman, MT.

…TO LEARN MORE: Please scroll down (near the bottom of this page) to => 9) Shirley Luhrsen and Sarah Vinke: Letters To And From Bozeman Click on this link, a for more information on Shirley Luhrsen's relationship with Sarah Vinke.

Montana State College Campus

Historic Montana Hall, with its 'huge and strange gables over old dark-brown brick' (ZMM). This is the building in which Pirsig taught, and which contained his office. It's also the place where Sarah Vinke planted 'the seed crystal' that led to Pirsig's quest for Quality. Dennis Gary had many classes here.This shot of Montana Hall is of the back of the building, from the perspective of the Gymnasium (pictured below). According to Dennis Gary, MSC students used to run a garbage can up the flagpole, causing 'much extra work for campus maintenance getting the garbage can down so they could run up the U.S. flag.'
Montana Hall 1917 Montana Hall and Campus 1929
Dr. Vinke preferred to hold her Shakespeare classes in the Student Union Building, rather than in Montana Hall.
Student Union Building 1950 Gymnasium 1928
Hamilton Hall 1910 Engineering Building 1929

Historic Bozeman, Montana

Main Street in Bozeman, MT, the historic town in which MSC (later MSU) is located, and in which Pirsig's quest for Quality began. Dennis Gary grew up on a cattle ranch not far from here.
Main Street, Bozeman, 1896 Downtown Bozeman 1930

SiteMaster's Thanks

The contents of this webpage, both the photos and the contextual information about those photos, represent an incredible amount of time and dedication on the part of Mr. Dennis Gary. The SiteMaster Henry Gurr, wishes to express his heartfelt thanks to Mr. Gary for investing so much personal energy in the effort to help interested readers to know about the Persons & Events that surrounded ZMM author, Robert Pirsig, when he was at Montana State College in years 1959-1961.

However, We Are Saddened To Report That Robert Dennis Gary Passed Away In Jan 9, 2020, Likely From Covid19. You May Read About His Life => A Robert Dennis Gary Memorial Tribute Page & Autobiography : ALSO PLEASE SEND EMAIL To HenryG__USCA.edu With Your Memories Of Dennis. Click Here.

For Further Faculty Photos, Vinke, Dunbar, DeWeese, Dean, Cotner, Burlingame, Barsness, And MUCH More, Click Here.

Links to Additional Reading Related to the Above Photos

1) A Student’s Memories of “Mrs.” Professor Sarah Vinke and Her English Department at Montana State College, Bozeman MT (1956-1960)

2) Following the Footsteps of My Mentor, Professor Sarah Vinke, And My Life as an English Teacher, and Other Memories.:

3) Dennis Gary’s Values in Thought and Action: My Standards at School and in My Career.

4) Memories of Deer Creek Mountain Ranch A Montana State College Faculty Outing.

5) “Books I’ve Enjoyed” by Sarah Jennings Vinke, with added commentary by Dennis Gary and Henry Gurr (Originally published, 1960, in the Montana Library Association Journal)

6) Commentary Regarding “Books I’ve Enjoyed” and Information About Viewing on the Internet
by Dennis Gary and Henry Gurr

7) Pirsig Memory “The Divine Sarah”

8) Vinke, Pirsig, and the Origins of “Quality” and MOQ

9) Shirley Luhrsen and Sarah Vinke: Letters to and from Bozeman

10) Anthony McWatt's Robert Pirsig WebSite Captured Jan 22 2018, As Saved By Archive.org.

11) Peter Voulkos's website Voulkos & Co.

Edited by Andrew Geyer 15 Jan 2011. RevHSG13Nov2023.

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