Ralph Snyder Papers, 1911-1915

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Snyder, Ralph W.
Title
Ralph Snyder Papers
Dates
1911-1915 (inclusive)
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
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

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

Acquisition Information

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.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Corporate Names

  • Whitman College