Henry Snyder

I only now looked up Henry's obituary, but I appreciate the family writing to inform me of his death. Henry was my advisor at KU from 1976 to 1982, when I received my Ph.D. In about 1979 he moved to LSU and so advised in absentia. We shared a mutual interest in historiography and together came up with my dissertation topic -- early eighteenth-century historians of British history. He offered vital information about historians, books, and archives for me to study. The dissertation eventually...

Henry and Janette brought fun and laughter everywhere they went. I treasure the memories of their visits to Ireland and the many birthdays we celebrated with Henry I'm our home. He was a gentleman and a scholar. Pat Donlon

Cousin Henry was our family historian and provided the glue that helped many of us to reach out and meet as well as learn about our relatives. We listened to family stories and history for hours. Henry could recite all the relationships from his phenomenal memory. His collection of family photos, essays and memorabilia are wonderful. Not only has our family suffered a loss, but the historical community as a whole have lost a legend. He will be in our memories for ever. Condolences and...