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Ralph Snyder Papers, 1911-1915
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Snyder, Ralph W.
- Title
- Ralph Snyder Papers
- Dates
- 1911-1915 (inclusive)19111915
- Quantity
- 0.2 linear feet, (1 manuscript box)
- Collection Number
- WCMss.414
- Summary
- 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.
- Repository
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Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Penrose Library, Room 130
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Telephone: 5095275922
Fax: 5095264785
archives@whitman.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Whitman College