Mitch Snyder papers, 1970-1991.

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Mitch Snyder papers, 1970-1991.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54439588

The largest part, Series I, 1970-1972, concerns Snyder's prison term during which he became a radical Catholic and non-violent social activist. Contains a diary kept by Snyder, correspondence with his sister Roberta Peters and his mother Beatrice Snyder, and Peters' correspondence with parole officials on his behalf. Series II has a few items to show his CCNV activities: correspondence, flyers, articles, legal documents. Series III has a few family papers and photographs.

3.5 linear feet (7 boxes).

George Washington University

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George Washington University

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Snyder, Mitch

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Mitch Snyder (1943-1990) was a radical Catholic, advocate for the rights of homeless people, and leader of the Community for Creative Non-Violence (CCNV) in Washington, D.C. CCNV began as an anti-war group and became an advocacy group for the homeless. From the description of Mitch Snyder papers, 1970-1991. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 54439588 ...

Community for Creative Non-violence (Washington, D.C.)

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Snyder, Beatrice Miller

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Peters, Roberta, 1930-2017

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Roberta Peters (b. New York, May 4th, 1930) is an American soprano best known for her long career at the Metropolitan Opera. Her parents recognized her vocal talent early and took her out of school at age 13 to study music full-time. Peters was mentored by Jan Peerce, studied voice with William Hermann and was engaged by the Metropolitan Opera at 19, without previous stage experience. She made her debut in 1950 as Zerlina in Don Giovanni as a last-minute replacement for Nadine Conner (her offici...