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Henry Snyder
A respected historian and bibliographical scholar, this longtime University of California, Riverside professor helped transform the study of early British history through major reference projects and meticulous research.
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The Geography of New Jersey
by Henry Snyder
About the author
Born in Hayward, California, in 1929, Henry L. Snyder became a historian whose work connected traditional scholarship with large-scale bibliographical research. He taught at the University of California, Riverside, where he later became professor emeritus of history and led the Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research.
Snyder was especially known for his expertise in early 18th-century British history and for helping guide the American English Short Title Catalogue team over several decades. Alongside scholarly articles, he also co-authored and co-edited important works in English history and bibliography, building a reputation for careful, practical scholarship.
His contributions were widely recognized, including a National Humanities Medal connection to his work in making the printed past more accessible through cataloging and digitization efforts. He died in 2016, remembered as an energetic scholar, administrator, and advocate for preserving historical records.