Da Nhim Dam During Construction
Aerial view of Da Nhim Dam in Vietnam during its construction.
Dams
Lauris Norstad Trout Fishing in Bavaria
Exterior view of one time NATO commander General Lauris Norstad trout fishing by Bavarian stream and dam. The man on the left next to him is identified as Count Toerring. Charles Thayer wrote an article entitled "The Feudal Trout of Bavaria" for Sports Illustrated magazine, the April 28, 1958 issue, concerning trout fishing in Bavaria. Image is from original 35mm color slide from the series SL2881 to 2887.
Lauris Norstad Trout Fishing in Bavaria
Exterior view of one time NATO commander General Lauris Norstad standing by Bavarian stream and trout fishing. Charles Thayer wrote an article entitled "The Feudal Trout of Bavaria" for Sports Illustrated magazine, the April 28, 1958 issue, concerning trout fishing in Bavaria. Typed on the back side of this photograph: "Norstad fishing by the dam." Has original 35mm negative.
Dam Under Construction in Egypt
Exterior view of what is believed to be part of dam construction in southern Egypt. May be part of the High Aswan Dam project. Photograph taken as part of a trip author and diplomat Charles Thayer and his wife Cynthia took to Egypt and other countries in northern Africa in 1961. Trip journey and photos intended for possible magazine articles. Original negatives are in the Harry S. Truman Library collection.
Dam Site in Egypt
Exterior view of a dam presumably on the Nile River in southern Egypt. May be a part of either the old Aswan Dam or the New Aswan Dam. Photograph taken as part of a trip author and diplomat Charles Thayer and his wife Cynthia took to Egypt and other countries in northern Africa in 1961. Trip journey and photos intended for possible magazine articles. Original negatives are in the Harry S. Truman Library collection.
Lauris Norstad Trout Fishing in Bavaria
Exterior view of one time NATO commander General Lauris Norstad trout fishing by Bavarian stream and dam. The man on the left next to him is identified as Count Toerring. Charles Thayer wrote an article entitled "The Feudal Trout of Bavaria" for Sports Illustrated magazine, the April 28, 1958 issue, concerning trout fishing in Bavaria. Typed on the back side of this photograph: "Our host, Count Toerring pointing out a big one to Gen. Norstad." Has original 35mm negative.
President Truman dedicates Bull Shoals Dam in Arkansas
President Harry S. Truman dedicates Bull Shoals Dam in Arkansas. Left to right: two unidentified men; Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; Gov. Sid McMath; Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder; President Truman; Secretary of the Army Frank Pace; General Lewis A. Pick, unidentified man. From: Harry S. Truman Scrapbook. From: Harry S. Truman Scrapbook.
Motorcade arrives at Bull Shoals Dam in Arkansas for dedication
Motorcade arrives at Bull Shoals Dam in Arkansas for the dedication ceremony. From: Harry S. Truman Scrapbook.
President Truman arriving at Bull Shoals Dam in Arkansas
President Harry S. Truman heading by car to Bull Shoals Dam in Arkansas, where he spoke at the dedication. Man in background is unidentified. From: Harry S. Truman Scrapbook.
W. Averell Harriman At Hydroelectric Plant During 1959 Tour of the Soviet Union
Exterior view with W. Averell Harriman seen on the right with hat while touring plant. Man next to him is not identified. They are believed to be at a hydroelectric plant located near Stalingrad. Thayer indicates in his account of the trip that "the Harriman party visited the Stalingrad hydroelectric plant which is about three quarters of an hour's drive from Stalingrad..." Charles W. Thayer accompanied Harriman as a guide and confidant on the trip which took place May 12 - June 26, 1959. Harriman went as a special foreign correspondent for the North American Newspaper Alliance (NANA).