US-RUn-msg5 Guide to the Benjamin Fine Collection 1947-1975 Finding aid prepared by Christine Chapman. University of Rhode Island Library 2009 June 08
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 Fine, Benjamin, 1905- Benjamin Fine Collection , 1947-1975 1947-1975 2 box(es) This collection contains materials pertaining to Fine's writings such as Barron's Profile of American Colleges (1964), American College Counselor and Guide (1955), How to Get Money for College (1964), Your Child and School (1965), and Underachievers (1967). It also includes correspondence with his agent, Nannine Joseph, contracts with various publishers, submission cards for his work, and newspaper clippings. Mss. Gr. 5 Biographical note

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.

Open for research.

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Preferred Citation

Benjamin Fine Collection , 1947-1975, Ms. G. 5, University of Rhode Island Library.

 Scope and Content Note

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.

 Arrangement

The collection is arranged in one series and a book list. 1. Subject Files 2. Books

Acquisitions Information

This collection was obtained from the files of Fine's literary agent, Nannine Joseph.

 Names Fine, Benjamin, 1905- Subjects Authors and publishers -- United States Literary agents -- United States Education -- United States Universities and colleges -- United States Student aid -- United States Underachievers Universities and colleges -- Admission Joseph, Nannine -- Correspondence RIAMCO Browsing Terms Education

Related materials can be found in the HELIN catalog by searching Fine, Benjamin, 1905-.

 Inventory Series 1 1-2 1-55 Subject Series 1945-1976

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.

 1 1 1958 The Administrator and his Community Relations - Contract 1 2 1965, 1971 Barron's Profiles of American 1960, June; Colleges - Contract