John Joseph Snyder

Background

Snyder, John Joseph was born on June 30, 1908 in Wonewoc, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Burt Frederick and Alta Lavinia (Hearn) Snyder.

Education

AB, University of California at Los Angeles, 1931. Postgraduate, University of California at Los Angeles, 1932. Postgraduate, University Colorado, summers 1935-1936, 38, 40, 41.

Postgraduate, University Southern California, 1946. Bachelor of Science in Optometry, Los Angeles College Optometry, 1948. Doctor of Optometry, Los Angeles College Optometry, 1949.

Career

Teacher La Plata County (Colorado) Public Schools, 1927-1928. Superintendent Marvel (Colorado) Public Schools, 1932-1933. Teacher Durango (Colorado) High School, 1933-1941.

Private practice optometry Los Angeles, 1952-1972, Torrance, California, 1972-1978. Retired, 1978.

Achievements

• John Joseph Snyder has been listed as a noteworthy optometrist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Former board directors Francia Boys' Club, Los Angeles. Former president Exchange Club South Los Angeles, also secretary. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Biological Sciences, American, California, Optometric Association, International Biographical Association.

Connections

Father:

Burt Frederick Snyder

Mother:

Alta Lavinia (Hearn) Snyder