Snyder's Death and Archive
Snyder died on August 11, 2005 in Madison, WI from complications of pulmonary fibrosis. His archive, housed in the special collections of the University of Wisconsin – Madison Memorial Library includes his recordings, writings, interviews, and many examples of his artwork.
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