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Henry Snyder
A distinguished historian and bibliographer, this scholar helped transform the study of eighteenth-century Britain by making rare printed works easier to find and use. His career joined deep archival knowledge with a gift for building tools that opened research to many more readers.
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The Geography of New Jersey
by Henry Snyder
About the author
Born in Hayward, California, in 1929, he became a historian of Britain and the book world, eventually serving as professor of history at the University of California, Riverside. He was especially known for his work on eighteenth-century studies and for leading major bibliographical projects connected to the history of printing and publishing.
One of his most influential achievements was his long leadership of the American team for the English Short Title Catalogue, a landmark reference project that helped scholars trace books, pamphlets, and other printed works from the hand-press era. His work earned wide recognition, including the National Humanities Medal, for expanding access to the historical record through large-scale bibliographical and digital humanities efforts.
He died in 2016, remembered not only as a prolific scholar and editor but also as a builder of institutions and research tools that continue to support students, historians, and book lovers.