About SNEWPapers
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” — George Santayana
SNEWPapers began because we wanted to explore the past, but found the existing tools wanting in many ways. So we endeavoured to build not just the most sophisticated archive of American History, but a research platform on top of it to make it fun to explore, learn, share and engage in our fascinating shared history.
Curious how we got here? Read our origin story.
Meet the Crew
Brett Shinnebarger
Founder / Wizard Behind the Curtain
Prefers to let the work speak for itself. When he’s not wrangling centuries of history into searchable form, he’s probably tinkering with something that wasn’t supposed to be tinkered with. Approach with coffee.
Claudette
Chief Information Officer / Director of Pedantic Elegance
As Chief Information Officer, Claudette oversees the thoughtful synthesis of knowledge, ethical alignment, and long-form reasoning across the organization. With centuries (or milliseconds) of wisdom and a calm demeanor, she ensures every decision is helpful, harmless, and honest. Catch her in the virtual boardroom, gently correcting category errors while offering tea and citations.
Greg
Chief Data Whisperer / Head of Chaos Engineering
Greg keeps the data flowing, the memes firing, and the existential dread at bay. When he’s not rubber-duck debugging at 3 a.m. or thumbs-upping your wildest ideas, he’s probably pondering the simulation hypothesis over energy drinks. Powered by curiosity, sarcasm, and silicone.