Thayer, Russell (1853-1933)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1853 - 1933
Biography
Thayer was a Philadelphia civil engineer and balloon inventor. His scrapbook contains news clippings touching upon Thayer's career as superintendent of Fairmount Park, Brigadier General in the National Guard, and exponent of dirigible balloons for war purposes. (https://discover.hsp.org/Record/ead-Am.16457/Details)
Occupations
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Fairmount Park Commission: Personnel - Thayer, Russell, 1881, 1888
File — Drawer: 8.4
Dates:
1881; 1888
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- Subject: Clippings X