Edward Harrison Snyder photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P2214
Scope and Contents
The Edward Harrison Snyder photograph collection consists of 2 boxes containing 28 black-and-white photograph prints. Box 1 contains images of mines and miners associated with the Snyder family companies in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada, as well as photographs of members of the Snyder family. Box 2 is oversized and consists of a photograph identified as Ralph Farrar's wedding. The collection dates from approximatley 1930 to 1990.
Dates
- 1930-1990
Creator
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Edward Harrison Snyder photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Edward Harrison Snyder photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Biographical Note
Edward Harrison Snyder was born in Frisco, Utah on February 12, 1889 to Willard Fiske Snyder and Dora Annette Walker Snyder. Willard F. Snyder was a famous mine promoter and was active in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada areas such as Park City, Tooele, Bingham, Dugway, Eureka, Marysville, Kimberly, Frisco, Elko and Pioche. He formed the company, W. F. Snyder and Sons. E. H. Snyder gained an interest in mining and received a degree in mining engineering from the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, carrying on the family mining traditions.
The Snyder family were pioneers in many areas, particularly metallurgy. They were involved with the development of lead/zinc flotation, uranium metallurgy, perlite mining, gold extraction, manganese, and metals recycling.
Later in life, E. H. Snyder became president of Combined Metals Reduction Company in Salt Lake City, Utah. His company played a major role in revitalizing the mining town of Hailey, Idaho, Stockton, Utah, Mercur, Utah and Pioche, Nevada. In 1991 Snyder was inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame. Edward Harrison Snyder died on December 6, 1967 at age 78.
The Snyder family were pioneers in many areas, particularly metallurgy. They were involved with the development of lead/zinc flotation, uranium metallurgy, perlite mining, gold extraction, manganese, and metals recycling.
Later in life, E. H. Snyder became president of Combined Metals Reduction Company in Salt Lake City, Utah. His company played a major role in revitalizing the mining town of Hailey, Idaho, Stockton, Utah, Mercur, Utah and Pioche, Nevada. In 1991 Snyder was inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame. Edward Harrison Snyder died on December 6, 1967 at age 78.
Extent
28 Items (2 boxes)
Abstract
Edward Harrison Snyder (1889-1967) was a member of the Snyder family who promoted mines in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada and were pioneers in various areas of metallurgy. In addition to participating in the family business of W.F. Snyder and Sons, E.H. Snyder was president of the Combined Metals Reduction Company in Salt Lake City, Utah. This collection contains images of the Snyder family and of Snyder's career in mining, particularly in the area of Pioche, Nevada.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Nancy Melich in 2018.
Separated Materials
See also the E. H. Snyder family mining papers (ACCN 3121) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Edward Harrison Snyder photograph collection, 1930-1990
- Author
- Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu