Snavely, J. A. (Joseph Alwise), 1876-1940
Person
Biographical Note
Joseph Alwise Snavely was born on February 1, 1876 in Wythe County, Virginia. He married Zylphia Clute on February 2, 1905 and had 4 children. Snavely died at the age of 63 in 1940 in Colorado.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
J. A. Snavely Letter,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-040
Abstract
The collection includes a letter written by J. A. Snavley, its envelope, and an advertisement postcard/mailer for Scientific American publications. The letter describes attempts to gain a patent for acetylene gas light and other inventions.
Dates:
1899 - 1899