Benjamin Fine was born on September 1, 1905 in Attleboro, Massachusetts and spent his youth in the Massachusetts/ Rhode Island area. In 1928 he received a B.S. degree from Rhode Island State College. In 1933, Fine earned a Master of Science degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Two years later, he earned an M.A. degree and in 1941 a Ph.D., both from Columbia.
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Benjamin Fine Collection , 1947-1975, Mss. Gr. 5, University of Rhode Island Library, University Archives and Special Collections.
This collection consists of materials obtained from the files of Nannine Joseph, Benjamin Fine's literary agent, pertaining to Fine's writings. Included in the collection are copies of Fine's contracts with various publishers, submission cards for his works, and correspondence between Fine, Joseph, and other parties relating directly to Fine's writings and royalty payments. Also included in this collection, but located separately are file copies of several of his books. A list of these titles follows in Books.
The collection is arranged in one series and a book list.
This collection was obtained from the files of Fine's literary agent, Nannine Joseph.
Related materials can be found in the HELIN catalog by searching Fine, Benjamin, 1905-1975.
This collection consists of materials obtained from the files of Nannine Joseph, Benjamin Fine's literary agent, pertaining to the writings of Fine. Included in the collection are copies of Fine's contracts with various publishers, submission cards for his works, and correspondence between Fine, Joseph, and other parties relating directly to Fine's writings and royalty payments. Also included in this collection, but located separately are file copies of several of his books. A list of these titles follows in Books (Series 2).
A listing of several books written by Benjamin Fine that can be found in the University of Rhode Island, Robert L. Carothers Library collections.