Julian Thompson Baird

Background

Baird,, Julian Thompson was born on January 28, 1938 in Harlingen, Texas, United States. Son of Julian Thompson and Faye Devilbiss Baird.

Education

AB magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1968. Bachelor, Oxford University, England, 1962.

Master of Arts, Oxford University, England, 1967.

Career

Associate professor Boston University, 1967-1980. President Baird Enterprises, Orleans, Massachusetts, since 1981. Lecturer Cape Museum Fine Art, Old Lyme Academy Art, St. Botolph Club, Boston, others.

Keynote speaker, organizer National Conference on Representational Painting, 2004.

Membership

Member Orleans Charter Commission, 1989-1990. President Orleans Board of Trade, 1983-1984, Orleans Taxpayers Association, 1985-1987. Fine wine charity auctioneer Cape Museum Fine Arts, 1994-1996.

Advisory board Cape Cod Art Association. Board trustees, Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, since 2007. Member St. Botolph Club, Boston, Oxford and Cambridge Society.

Interests

• Collecting art, wine and books, boating, gardening, computers, investing.

Connections

Married Carol Friedell Baird (divorced 1985). Married Elaine Fraser Baird, January 9, 1986.

Father:

Julian Thompson

Mother:

Faye Devilbiss Baird

Spouse:

Elaine Fraser Baird

Spouse:

Carol Friedell Baird