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Alice D. Snyder was a Professor of English and Chair of the English Department at Vassar College from 1915 until her death in 1943. 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 Her research focused on Samuel Taylor Coleridge, particularly his unpublished manuscripts, culminating in her seminal 1929 work Coleridge on Logic and Learning. Beyond academia, she was deeply involved in social justice initiatives, women’s suffrage, and educational reform. She served on committees like the College Entrance Examination Board and actively participated in organizations such as the Modern Language Association and the League of Women Voters. Her legacy is preserved through the Alice D. Snyder Fund, supporting English Department initiatives.
- Education: A.B. & A.M. (Vassar College, 1909–1911), Ph.D. (University of Michigan, 1915)
- Key Roles: Chair of English Department, Associate Editor of Vassar Quarterly
- Publications: Over 20 articles and three books focusing on Coleridge
Her research emphasized uncovering overlooked aspects of Coleridge’s intellectual contributions, including marginalia and prose fragments. Colleagues remembered her as a principled scholar committed to aligning academic work with societal betterment, influenced by John Dewey’s philosophy. Beyond literature, her advocacy spanned housing reform, labor rights, and international diplomacy through groups like the National Council for American-Soviet Friendship.
