Diplomats

Full view of an automobile with an unidentified man seated behind the steering wheel. Location not given. Individual seated in the car may be Charles W. Thayer.

Exterior view of diplomat and author Charles W. Thayer and Cynthia Thayer taken on their wedding day in Gstaad. At the time Charles Thayer was a United States diplomatic representative with the German government in Bonn, Germany. Cynthia was the daughter of James Dunn, American Ambassador to Italy at the time.

Four couples in wedding party at St. Margaret's Church (in Westminster Abbey) in London, England. Left to right: Eleanor Preston; Gilbert Nettleton; Nadenia "Deenie" Hutton (later known as Dina Merrill); Charles Thayer; Elbridge Durbrow's (the groom's) sister; Emlen Knight Davies; and Loy Henderson. The wedding was between Elbridge Durbrow and Emily Moore (not pictured). Emlen Knight Davies was acting as bridesmaid to her friend, Emily Moore. Emily married Elridge Durbrow, who was third secretary at the American Embassy in Moscow. Durbrow was a good friend of Charles Thayer.

Full body view of Cynthia Dunn Cochrane Thayer standing by her husband Charles W. Thayer on an unidentified beach.

Exterior view of diplomat and author Charles W. Thayer and Cynthia Thayer having drinks or a toast on their wedding day in Gstaad, Switzerland. At the time Charles Thayer was a United States diplomatic representative with the German government in Bonn, Germany. Cynthia was the daughter of James Dunn, American Ambassador to Italy at the time.

President Harry S. Truman (back seat, right) and Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (left), with Nehru's sister, Madam Pandit (back seat, center), waving from their limousine as they leave Washington National Airport, during Nehru's visit to the United States. In the background is President Truman's plane, the "Independence."

Interior view of diplomat and author Charles W. Thayer with his son James (Jimmy) taken at their vacation home in Bavaria. Back of photograph reads: "CWT & JDT looking over the new electric train. Xmas 1960, Laubau."

Interior view showing a seated Charles W. Thayer reading with his son James (Jimmy) and step-daughter Diana Cochrane looking on. Back of photograph states: "Laubau, Bavaria, Xmas, 1960."

Exterior view of diplomat and author Charles W. Thayer shown with his walking stick and standing next to two young boys, Alan Hill and his son James (Jimmy) on the right. Appears to have been taken at the family vacation home Laubau located in Bavaria. Back of photograph reads: "Papa, Alan Hill and Jimmy, July, 1961."

Outside view of diplomat and author Charles W. Thayer and his son James (Jimmy) looking at flowers at what appears to be the family's vacation home named Laubau located in Bavaria.