UA Little Rock launches on-line exhibit targeted on former Congressman Vic Snyder

The UA Little Rock Middle for Arkansas Historical past and Tradition (CAHC) opened a brand new on-line exhibit that includes the Congressional assortment of Vic Snyder, a former Democratic Arkansas state senator and member of the U.S. Home of Representatives.

The gathering consists of greater than 680 bins of things Snyder amassed throughout his political profession, spanning his time within the Arkansas Senate from 1991-1996, in addition to his seven phrases within the U.S. Home of Representatives from 1997-2011.

“It’s one of many high 5 largest collections that we now have on the heart,” mentioned Laura McClellan, CAHC assistant director. “This on-line exhibit creates a portal to seek out out extra about Dr. Snyder and the work of a congressman. The exhibit gives a wonderful look into Snyder and the work that’s being achieved by succesful individuals like Emily Summers and her staff.”

The net exhibit, “Victor F. Snyder: The Braveness and Dedication for Congress,” launched in September. It highlights Snyder’s life and profession in political workplace, together with his politics, his legislative efforts, and his service to constituents in central Arkansas.

“I favored the truth that we had a few of his earlier workers members write essays for the exhibit,” mentioned Summers, CAHC processing archivist. “They may deliver to their essays their very own skilled experiences {that a} historian may not learn about. The web site has interactive options, resembling a crossword puzzle and maps.”

The exhibit additionally options curriculum guides for educators to make use of within the classroom in addition to an oral historical past the place Snyder discusses his time within the Arkansas state senate and U.S. Congress.

Snyder’s connection to UA Little Rock is two-fold. He graduated from UA Little Rock’s William H. Bowen College of Legislation and served UA Little Rock throughout his time in Congress because it falls within the Second Congressional District.

The Middle for Arkansas Historical past and Tradition obtained the Victor F. Snyder Congressional papers in 2015, and it took 5 years to course of the gathering, which accommodates invites, letters, pictures, scrapbooks, information clippings, video and audio recordings, and papers that element Snyder’s work drafting laws.

You may view the gathering in individual by making an appointment at this hyperlink.