Scope and Contents From the Collection: The E. H. Snyder family mining papers (1885-2005) details the development of mining within the Intermountain West and the history of the involvement of the Snyder family in mining.

This collection mainly focuses on the professional activities of E. H. Snyder, along with E. H. Snyder, Jr. The collection contains geologic information regarding properties throughout the west (particularly the Pioche, Mercur and Stockton area), along with financial information.