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Thayer, James D.

Ambassador James C. Dunn Attending Baptism of Grandson

Interior view with James C. Dunn, Ambassador to Italy (1946-1952) standing in a dark suit watching the baptism of his grandson James (Jimmy) Dunn Thayer, son of Charles W. Thayer and Cynthia Dunn Thayer. His granddaughter Diana Cochrane, daughter of Cynthia Thayer, is at left between the two men. The officiating priest is not identified. Standing on the far left with a book in his hands is believed to be Llewellyn E. Thompson, Jr., a U.S. embassy official at the time. The baby's father, Charles W. Thayer, is in the distance directly behind Ambassador Dunn.

James Thayer and Friend

Exterior view of James (Jimmy) Thayer (left), son of diplomat and author Charles W. Thayer and his wife Cynthia, standing beside an unidentified youth. Location appears to be the Thayer's vacation home called Laubau located in Bavaria. A portion of the home is included in the view.

Cynthia Thayer and Others

Exterior, full body view of Cynthia Thayer, wife of diplomat and author Charles W. Thayer, standing between an unidentified older man on the left and a boy on her right who may be her son Jimmy. Appears to have been taken on the lawn at the Thayer's vacation home in Bavaria. Original negative is in Truman Library collection.