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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Richard E. Snow papers
creator:
Snow, Richard E.
Identifier/Call Number: SC0590
Physical Description:
35.5 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1965-1997
Abstract: This collection consists of two parts: Snow's reference files compiled while serving as liaison scientist for psychology in
Europe and the Middle East for the U.S. Office of Naval Research in London, 1983-85, and his professional papers, 1965-1997.
The first part contains his correspondence with researchers and copies of their published and unpublished work, arranged by
location. His professional papers include correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports, notes, publications, papers, and other
items pertaining to the Stanford School of Education, the Committee on Educational Policy, classes, conferences he attended,
and other matters.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Transfer from the School of Education, Stanford University, 2000-2018.
Letters of recommendation are restricted. The collection is otherwise open for research. Materials must be requested at least
48 hours in advance of intended use.
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the
Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent
is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission
from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research
and educational purposes.
[Identification of item], Richard E. Snow Papers (SC0590). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford
University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Biographical/Historical Sketch
Richard E. Snow, professor of education at Stanford from 1967 until his death in 1997, first came to Stanford University in
1966 as a research associate for the Stanford Center for Research and Development in Teaching. He earned his master's and
doctoral degrees in psychology from Purdue University and taught there before coming to Stanford. From 1983 to 1985, Snow
served as liaison scientist for psychology in Europe and the Middle East for the U.S. Office of Naval Research in London.
A specialist on learning styles, Snow was the author of three books, more than 50 book chapters, and 40 journal articles.
He held honorary doctoral degrees from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and the University of Leuven, Belgium. He was
elected to the National Academy of Education in 1993.
This collection consists of two parts: Snow's reference files compiled while serving as liaison scientist for psychology in
Europe and the Middle East for the U.S. Office of Naval Research in London, 1983-85, and his professional papers, 1965-1997.
The first part contains his correspondence with researchers and copies of their published and unpublished work, arranged by
location. His professional papers include correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports, notes, publications, papers, and other
items pertaining to the Stanford School of Education, the Committee on Educational Policy, classes, conferences he attended,
and other matters.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Learning, Psychology of.
Snow, Richard E.
Snow, Richard E.
Stanford University. School of Education.
United States. Office of Naval Research. Branch Office, London.