William Bridges Thayer, 33°
(Sep 11, 1852-Mar 31, 1907)
1896 - Raised, Albert Pike Lodge #219
1901-02 - Master, Albert Pike Lodge #219

1896 - 32° Consistory of Western MO, Kansas City
1901 - Knight Commander of the Court of Honour
1901 - Life Member - Kansas City Scottish Rite
1903-04 - Master of Kadosh in The Consistory
1903 - Coroneted 33° Inspector General Honorary

1897 - Red Cross
1897 - Order of the Temple
1897 - Knight of Malta

William Bridges Thayer, 33°
Occupation: Merchant, department store magnate, art patron
Past President, Kansas City Club
Recommended: William T. Kemper, Philip J. McArthur
Alumnus: University of Chicago
Interred: Mt Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO

William Thayer's widow, Sallie, donated their extensive art collection to the University of Kansas as a memorial to her late husband. In addition, the couple had compiled a collection of more than 6,000 books containing many rare volumes.