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John C. Snyder
Papers, 1933-1966

The papers of John C. Snyder were donated by Mrs. Snyder to the Washington State University Libraries in May and October 1977 (77-19). Pat Graham Pidcock processed the papers in June 1978.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

A native of Beaver City, Nebraska, John C. Snyder received his B.S. in 1929 from Ohio State. He continued his education at Iowa State receiving an M.S. in 1930 and a Ph.D. in 1932. Beginning at Washington State University in 1934 as a horticultural specialist, Dr. Snyder served in that capacity for over thirty years before his retirement in 1965. In November 1967 at the age of 67, Dr. Snyder succumbed to a heart attack. Throughout his career Dr. Snyder was an active member and officer in the Washington Horticulture Association. Dr. Snyder published many articles in popular farm and garden journals as well as writing several horticulture publications for home and industry.

DESCRIPTION AND ARRANGEMENT

The papers of John C. Snyder represent his horticulture expertise in literary form. The first series contains correspondence between Dr. Snyder and the editors of journals that published his manuscripts. The folders are arranged alphabetically by journal title.

The second series covers a broad spectrum of horticultural topics researched by the author. Published bulletins, memoranda from fellow horticulturalists, photographs, as well as Dr. Snyder's earlier research data are included. The third series is comprised of manuscripts and publications prepared by Dr. Snyder in addition to scattered research materials. The folders of the last two series are arranged alphabetically by topic.

CONTAINER LIST

Box	Folder	Description	Number of Items
Series 1: Publisher Correspondence
1	1	American Fruit Grower, 1950-1960	12
	2	Better Fruit, 1950-1967	42
	3	Farm Journal, 1949-1966	26
	4	Farm Journal, 1951-1964	11
	5	Farm Journal, 1961-1962	6
	6	Goodfruit Grower, 1963-1965	13
	7	Goodfruit Grower, 1966	6
	8	Sunset, 1945-1963	16
	9	Sunset, 1948-1964	12
	10	Sunset, 1949-1957	14
	11	Western Fruit Grower, 1958-1966	3
Series 2: Research
2	12	Clippings and Correspondence, 1954-1965	5
	13	Columbia Basin Frost Map, n.d.	4
	14	Dwarf Trees, 1963	2
	15	Freeze, 1964-1964	4
	16	Grafting, n.d.	4
	17	Grafting, 1960-1964
	18	Grafting, n.d.	4
	19	Labor Recruiting, 1965-1966	2
	20	Mechanization, 1964-1964	2
	21	Orchard Heating, 1953	2
	22	Orchard Planning, 1941-1967	12
	23	Orchard Recovery, 1966-1967	4
	24	Photos, 1964	42
	25	Pruning Cherries, 1943-1962	5
	26	Thinning, n.d.	1
	27	Winter Damage, 1966	2
Series 3: Manuscripts and Publications
3	28	Handbook-Pears, 1944-1959
	29	Handbook-Agents' Suggestions, 1950-1967	8
	30	Handbook, 1958-1960	15
	31	Handbook-Cherries, n.d.	2
	32	Manuscripts for Publication, n.d.	3
	33	Manuscripts-Speech Texts, 1954-1965	16
	34	Manuscripts, 1952-1964	32
	35	Manuscripts, 1954-1964	17
	36	Manuscripts, 1956-1966	19
	37	Publications, 1933-1965	10
	38	Sabbatical Leave Report, 1961-1962	3