Snyder Book Collecting Contest

Selected Essays, Bibliographies & Sample Collection

These selected essays are provided to help contestants get a general idea of what the judges are looking for in a winning entry, and may not be copied. Please follow all rules and guidelines to ensure your entry receives full consideration.

Graduate Division Sample Essays/Bibliographies

• Ryan Ellett, 2010 1st Place Winner
• Ailecia Ruscin, 2009 1st Place Winner

Undergraduate Division Sample Essays/Bibliographies

• Thayer Bray, 2009 1st Place Winner
• Jacquelyn Bowin, 2009 2nd Place Winner

Example Collection

This example collection by Jean Marie Trujillo was the 2nd place winner in the 2011 contest graduate division.

Annotated bibliography and essay

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