of  
Edmund Snyder
Born Nov. 27, 1907, in Philadelphia, Pa., Edmund Snyder arrived at Cranbrook in 1933 with a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature.

He served as the school librarian for nearly 30 years, in addition to teaching English as both a substitute and full-time professor. Snyder also supervised several extra-curricular activities, including the debate group and intramural athletics

Always organized and sensible, Cranbrook students had little trouble finding books or retrieving information from the library under Snyder’s watch.
5/18/2009 - John Holdsworth
While I never was fortunate enough to take a class from Mr. Snyder, I was a voracious reader and a frequent denizen of the library. He was always gracious and more to the point, he took an interest in my reading tastes and recommended authors and their works, which I continue to read with great pleasure in my retirement. Cranbrook and the world need more superb mentors like Mr. Snyder.
3/24/2009 - Bill Cunningham
"Little Ed" Snyder has always been one of my favorites, fondness growing over the years. Who can forget "silent like the 'Y' in milk" or his non-PC advice on the proper length of a paper. His ability to misconstrue (with rapier wit) any poorly thought out sentence or headline provided a lifelong skill and many chuckles along the way.
12/9/2006 - Charles Chase
"Little" Ed Snyder was in my eyes as a student at Cranbrook a "giant"! While a student at Cranbrook, I was particularly interested in music, harmonics and composition. Mr. Snyder was incredible with the help that he provided me to directing me to the appropriate material, separating the "wheat from the chaff" and doing so in a kind way. He also was there on a number of occasions when this boarding student just needed someone to talk to, and he unselfishly provided his counsel and advice.