Jacob Snider papers, 1840-1873.

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Creator

Snider, Jacob, 1811-1866.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 1 linear foot (3 boxes).

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of correspondence, documents, maps, drawings, photographs, and printed matter of Jacob and John Vaughan Snider. Jacob Snider papers contain correspondence, documents, and other items pertaining to land titles in Pennsylvania and Georgia, the delivery of rifles, and legal matters. John Vaughan Snider papers include legal documents, materials about patents for his inventions, photographs of rifles, and printed matter.

Biographical/Historical Note

Jacob Snider (1811-1866), of Philadelphia, Pa., was an inventor of artillery, notably the Snider rifle which was used by the British Army. His son John Vaughan Snider wasalso an inventor. They were both involved in a lawsuit against the British government for compensation for the design of the Snider rifle.

Controlled Access Terms

• Snider, Jacob, 1811-1866.
• Great Britain. War Office.
• North American Land Company.
• Artillery.
• Inventions.
• Land titles -- Georgia.
• Land titles -- Pennsylvania.
• Rifles.
• Snider rifle.
• Drawings.
• Maps.
• Photographs.
• Inventors.

Additional Creator Names

• Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893.
• Snider, John Vaughan.