Ralph Snyder Papers

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-414

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Ralph Snyder Papers contain personal material related to Ralph Snyder. This collection, which dates from 1911 to 1915, consists of newspaper clippings, event announcements, academic bluebooks, and other memorabilia associated with his time at Whitman College.

Dates

Creation: 1911-1915

Creator

Snyder, Ralph W. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Ralph Waldo Snyder was born August 9, 1893. He was a member of the first graduating class of Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane in 1911, and graduated from Whitman College in 1915. At Whitman, he participated in the debate team, the Social Committee, and was the president of his senior class and an editor of the Pioneer newspaper. He served in the Navy during World War I. He then returned to his father's cattle ranch near Washtucna, Washington where he spent the remainder of his life. He died in 1975.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Ralph Snyder Papers, which dates from 1911 to 1915, contains material related to Whitman College student, Ralph Snyder. The collection includes newspaper clippings, event announcements, and other memorabilia associated with Whitman College.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Stephanie Snyder Coon on April 23, 1986. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0226.