Wife of Frederick Morris Thayer (1896 - 1956). Married: 22 OCT 1923.
Eliza Talbott Thayer a sculptor whose interest in children and family counseling inspired the establishment of Thayer Center in Media, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Thayer was born in Dayton, Ohio one of 9 siblings, and graduated from the Westover School in Waterbury, Conn. as did her 5 sisters. Her father Harry Talbott and brother were business partners of the Wright Brothers in their airplane company and Charles Kettering of Delco.
She attended the Chicago Art Institute, the School of American Sculpture in New York and the Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia.
During her career, she executed commissions for busts in many states. She was also known for her fountains and animal sculptures. In 1976, Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center unveiled her bronze bust of ophthalmologist Harold G. Scheie in the lobby of the Scheie Eye Institute.
She was a nurse's aide at Valley Forge Hospital during World War II and the Korean War.
She was active in community affairs and was a member of the board of United Neighbors. Mrs. Thayer also was active in Planned Parenthood, United Fund of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia International Program for Youth Workers. She also served on the board of the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation in Ridley Park.
As a member of the Delaware County Council, she was instrumental in founding the Delaware County Child Guidance Clinic, now Media Child Guidance, where she served as president and board member.
The Thayer Center, a division of Media Child Guidance, was created in 1985 to honor her work in the field of private counseling. Thayer Center offers private family counseling and psychological testing for learning-disabled children.
Her mother, Katharine Houk Talbott, founded Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J., and Mrs. Thayer was trustee emeritus at the time of her death.
In 1969, the college awarded her an honorary doctor of humanities degree. The student lounge at the college is named in her honor.
In 1977, Westover School gave her its Alumna of the Year Award. The same year, she received the Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania Award, given annually to women who have given outstanding service to the commonwealth. The citation described her as an "eminent sculptor and brilliant humanitarian."
Eliza Talbott Thayer a sculptor whose interest in children and family counseling inspired the establishment of Thayer Center in Media, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Thayer was born in Dayton, Ohio one of 9 siblings, and graduated from the Westover School in Waterbury, Conn. as did her 5 sisters. Her father Harry Talbott and brother were business partners of the Wright Brothers in their airplane company and Charles Kettering of Delco.
She attended the Chicago Art Institute, the School of American Sculpture in New York and the Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia.
During her career, she executed commissions for busts in many states. She was also known for her fountains and animal sculptures. In 1976, Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center unveiled her bronze bust of ophthalmologist Harold G. Scheie in the lobby of the Scheie Eye Institute.
She was a nurse's aide at Valley Forge Hospital during World War II and the Korean War.
She was active in community affairs and was a member of the board of United Neighbors. Mrs. Thayer also was active in Planned Parenthood, United Fund of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia International Program for Youth Workers. She also served on the board of the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation in Ridley Park.
As a member of the Delaware County Council, she was instrumental in founding the Delaware County Child Guidance Clinic, now Media Child Guidance, where she served as president and board member.
The Thayer Center, a division of Media Child Guidance, was created in 1985 to honor her work in the field of private counseling. Thayer Center offers private family counseling and psychological testing for learning-disabled children.
Her mother, Katharine Houk Talbott, founded Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J., and Mrs. Thayer was trustee emeritus at the time of her death.
In 1969, the college awarded her an honorary doctor of humanities degree. The student lounge at the college is named in her honor.
In 1977, Westover School gave her its Alumna of the Year Award. The same year, she received the Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania Award, given annually to women who have given outstanding service to the commonwealth. The citation described her as an "eminent sculptor and brilliant humanitarian."
Wife of Frederick Morris Thayer (1896 - 1956). Married: 22 OCT 1923.
Eliza Talbott Thayer a sculptor whose interest in children and family counseling inspired the establishment of Thayer Center in Media, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Thayer was born in Dayton, Ohio one of 9 siblings, and graduated from the Westover School in Waterbury, Conn. as did her 5 sisters. Her father Harry Talbott and brother were business partners of the Wright Brothers in their airplane company and Charles Kettering of Delco.
She attended the Chicago Art Institute, the School of American Sculpture in New York and the Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia.
During her career, she executed commissions for busts in many states. She was also known for her fountains and animal sculptures. In 1976, Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center unveiled her bronze bust of ophthalmologist Harold G. Scheie in the lobby of the Scheie Eye Institute.
She was a nurse's aide at Valley Forge Hospital during World War II and the Korean War.
She was active in community affairs and was a member of the board of United Neighbors. Mrs. Thayer also was active in Planned Parenthood, United Fund of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia International Program for Youth Workers. She also served on the board of the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation in Ridley Park.
As a member of the Delaware County Council, she was instrumental in founding the Delaware County Child Guidance Clinic, now Media Child Guidance, where she served as president and board member.
The Thayer Center, a division of Media Child Guidance, was created in 1985 to honor her work in the field of private counseling. Thayer Center offers private family counseling and psychological testing for learning-disabled children.
Her mother, Katharine Houk Talbott, founded Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J., and Mrs. Thayer was trustee emeritus at the time of her death.
In 1969, the college awarded her an honorary doctor of humanities degree. The student lounge at the college is named in her honor.
In 1977, Westover School gave her its Alumna of the Year Award. The same year, she received the Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania Award, given annually to women who have given outstanding service to the commonwealth. The citation described her as an "eminent sculptor and brilliant humanitarian."
Eliza Talbott Thayer a sculptor whose interest in children and family counseling inspired the establishment of Thayer Center in Media, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Thayer was born in Dayton, Ohio one of 9 siblings, and graduated from the Westover School in Waterbury, Conn. as did her 5 sisters. Her father Harry Talbott and brother were business partners of the Wright Brothers in their airplane company and Charles Kettering of Delco.
She attended the Chicago Art Institute, the School of American Sculpture in New York and the Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia.
During her career, she executed commissions for busts in many states. She was also known for her fountains and animal sculptures. In 1976, Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center unveiled her bronze bust of ophthalmologist Harold G. Scheie in the lobby of the Scheie Eye Institute.
She was a nurse's aide at Valley Forge Hospital during World War II and the Korean War.
She was active in community affairs and was a member of the board of United Neighbors. Mrs. Thayer also was active in Planned Parenthood, United Fund of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia International Program for Youth Workers. She also served on the board of the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation in Ridley Park.
As a member of the Delaware County Council, she was instrumental in founding the Delaware County Child Guidance Clinic, now Media Child Guidance, where she served as president and board member.
The Thayer Center, a division of Media Child Guidance, was created in 1985 to honor her work in the field of private counseling. Thayer Center offers private family counseling and psychological testing for learning-disabled children.
Her mother, Katharine Houk Talbott, founded Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J., and Mrs. Thayer was trustee emeritus at the time of her death.
In 1969, the college awarded her an honorary doctor of humanities degree. The student lounge at the college is named in her honor.
In 1977, Westover School gave her its Alumna of the Year Award. The same year, she received the Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania Award, given annually to women who have given outstanding service to the commonwealth. The citation described her as an "eminent sculptor and brilliant humanitarian."
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