Boll, Theophilus E. M. (Theophilus Ernest Martin), 1902-

Boll was born Jan. 6, 1902 in NYC; attended Univ. of PA (BA, 1922; MA, 1924; Ph. D., 1930); spent entire teaching career at Univ. of PA (1922-72) and became professor emeritus of English in 1972; author of biographical and critical introductions to Stephen Hudson's book, Richard, Myrtle, and I (1962); also author of Miss May Sinclair, novelist : a biographical and critical introduction (1973) and many articles.

From the description of Papers, 1940-1966. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 38000107

Biography

Boll was born January 6, 1902 in New York City; attended University of Pennsylvania (BA, 1922; MA, 1924; Ph.D., 1930); spent entire teaching career at University of Pennsylvania (1922-72) and became professor emeritus of English in 1972; author of biographical and critical introductions to Stephen Hudson's book, Richard, Myrtle, and I (1962); also author of Miss May Sinclair, novelist: a biographical and critical introduction (1973) and many articles.

From the guide to the Theophilus E.M. Boll Papers, 1940-1966, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.)