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Alice D. Snyder (1887–1943) was a Professor and Chair of the English Department at Vassar College. She earned her A.B. and A.M. from Vassar (1909, 1911) and a Ph.D. in Rhetorical Studies from the University of Michigan (1915). Her research focused on Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s lesser-known manuscripts, culminating in her 1929 book Coleridge on Logic and Learning. She authored three books and over 20 articles on Coleridge. Beyond academia, she actively advocated for social justice, women’s suffrage, and education reform.
Education:
- B.A., Vassar College, 1909
- M.A., Vassar College, 1911
- Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1915
Research Interests: Snyder pioneered studies of Coleridge’s unpublished manuscripts, emphasizing their philosophical and literary significance. Her work bridged literary analysis with broader themes of 19th-century intellectual history and Romanticism. She also championed Deweyan pragmatism in educational philosophy.
Awards & Recognition:
- Phi Beta Kappa Membership
- Included in Notable American Women (1961)
Service & Advocacy: Snyder served on committees for the College Entrance Examination Board, Modern Language Association, and Modern Humanities Research Association. She chaired the Poughkeepsie Woman Suffrage Party (1916) and later engaged with groups like the League of Women Voters and the American Labor Party. Her legacy includes the Alice D. Snyder Fund, supporting English Department initiatives.
