Homer Peter Snyder | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 33rd district | |
In office March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1925 | |
Preceded by | Charles A. Talcott |
Succeeded by | Frederick M. Davenport |
Chair of the United States House Committee on Indian Affairs | |
In office March 3, 1921 – March 3, 1925 | |
Preceded by | Ralph Hall |
Personal details | |
Born | Amsterdam, New York | December 6, 1863
Died | December 30, 1937 Little Falls, New York | (aged 74)
Political party | Republican |
Homer Peter Snyder (December 6, 1863 – December 30, 1937) (aka H.P. Snyder) was an American politician and businessman from New York. Snyder began his business career in the knitting industry, and moved to bicycle manufacturing. He left the company to began a political career, entering congress in 1915 and holding office until 1925. He became known for his advocacy on behalf of Native Americans, chairing the Committee on Indian Affairs and introducing the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924.