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This collection contains senatorial papers that include a subject file, 1963-1984;
a special subject file pertaining to welfare, 1968-1984; the Welfare Reform
Bill of 1978-1980, 1982; Senate Appropriations Committee File, 1983-1985; copies
of his "Harrisburg Newsletter" mailed to his constituents; and personal records.
The subject file revolves around such topical issues as abortion, crime, the
environment, energy, taxation, and mass transportation. Notable items pertain
to Snyder's involvement as a member of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum
Commission; his sponsorship of studies of faculty productivity in state colleges
and universityies, 1972-1984; amendments to reform the State Welfare Code, 1976,
1978-1979, 1982, and his role as an advocate for the Pennsylvania Public Television
Network, 1975-1984. Snyder was involved at the district level conducting fund
raising and charity work for municipal and communty organizations in Lancaster
and Chester counties such as the Freemasons, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce,
Elks Club, and American Legion. The personal papers include color and black
and white photgraphs of various sizes; editorial articles written by Snyder
for the Wall Street Journal and other publications, 1969-1980; and a
copy of Snyder's resume.
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