Background
Kapstein, Israel J. was born on January 16, 1904 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Bernard and Fanny (Silver) Kapstein.
Kapstein, Israel J. was born on January 16, 1904 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Bernard and Fanny (Silver) Kapstein.
Bachelor of Arts, Brown University, 1926, Master of Arts, 1928, Doctor of Philosophy, 1933.
Faculty Brown University, from 1928, beginning as instructor English department, successively assistant professor, associate professor, 1928-1950, Professor of English, 1950-1983. Trustee Miriam Hospital, Providence, Jewish Board of Education, Providence, Providence Public Library. Board directors Jewish Family and Children’s Service Rhode Island.
Member Modern Language Association Beta Kappa.
Married Stella Cohen, December 23, 1928. Children: Judith Deborah (Mistress David J. Drodsky), Jonathan.