Denys Peter Myers papers, 1945-1951
Myers, Denys Peter, 1916-2003
Architectural historian
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 0.2 Linear feet
Summary: Administrative records pertaining to Denys Peter Myer's WWII service including war damage reports of the Wurzburg Residence in Germany that he was tasked to inspect, and seven essays written by Myers while at Columbia University on the subject of art history.
Biographical/Historical Note
Denys Peter Myers (1916-2003) was an architectural historian in Washington, D.C. Myers served in the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives section in the U.S. Army during WWII. After the war, Myers completed a master's degree from Columbia University.
Provenance
Donated 2017 by Pamela Scott, a friend of Denys Peter Myers.
How to Use This Collection
Restrictions on Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center.
How to Cite This Collection
Denys Peter Myers papers, 1945-1951. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.