Leonard Bathurst Nolley papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-0121

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains awards, two seminar papers in history, two letters, and braille printing equipment. The collection spans 1929-1965.

Dates

Creation: 1929-1965

Creator

Nolley, Leonard Bathurst, 1906-1972 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Contact Special Collections for more information.

This collection is open for use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Biographical Note

Leonard Bathurst Nolley was an alumnus of Johns Hopkins University who graduated fifth in his class in 1929. He was born in Baltimore, MD in 1906. A congenital illness caused Nolley to become blind at the age of 15. Nolley studied medieval history in graduate school and wrote two novels about Byzantine civilization that were not published. Leonard Bathurst Nolley died in St. Mary's County, MD, October 1, 1972.

Extent

0.24 Cubic Feet (1 legal half-size document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Leonard Bathurst Nolley (1906-1972) was an alumnus of Johns Hopkins University. Collection contains awards, two seminar papers in history, two letters, and braille printing equipment. The collection spans 1929-1965.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was received from the Alumni Records Office in 1969.

Processing Information

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Rachel Gattermeyer revised the Scope and Contents, Biographical, and Abstract notes in this finding aid in October 2023 to bring them into compliance with Johns Hopkins guidelines for inclusive and conscientious description (2023). The previous version of the finding aid is available upon request.