Background
Myers, Fred Arthur was born on December 21, 1937 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph Arthur and Mary Carpenter (Leaman) Myers.
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Fred Arthur Myers
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Fred Arthur Myers, museum director. Recipient Detur prize Harvard University, 1956. Board directors Oklahoma Foundation for the Humanities, 1982-1988. Served with Army of the United States, 1960. Member American Museum Association, Mount-Plains Museum Association, Association Art Museum Directors, Tulsa Country Club.
Education
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, Harvard University, 1959; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1962.
Career
Registrar, Museum Art, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, 1962-1964; assistant curator paintings, Museum Art, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, 1965-1966; assistant to director, Museum Art, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, 1967-1970; director, Grand Rapids (Michigan) Art Museum, 1970-1978; director, Thomas Gilcrease Institute American History and Art, Tulsa, 1978-1991.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Oklahoma Foundation for the Humanities, 1982-1988. Served with Army of the United States, 1960. Member American Museum Association, Mount-Plains Museum Association, Association Art Museum Directors, Tulsa Country Club.
Connections
Married Mary Frances McGrann, May 6, 1961. Children: Elizabeth, Benjamin, Margaret.
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Born
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Died
October 3, 1991 (aged 53) -
Resting place
Interred Lancaster, Pennsylvania -
Nationality
American
Education
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1959
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1962
Career
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1962 - 1964
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1970 - 1978
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1978 - 1991