Background
Babcock, Frederic was born on October 31, 1896 in Ord, Nebraska, United States. Son of Henry Ernest and Jennie (Powell) Babcock.
Babcock, Frederic was born on October 31, 1896 in Ord, Nebraska, United States. Son of Henry Ernest and Jennie (Powell) Babcock.
Student of University Nebraska, 1913-1917.
Reporter, Nebraska State Journal, 1913-1917. City editor Wyoming State Tribune, 1917-1924. Drama editor Denver Post, 1924-1926.
Member editorial staff Seattle Times, 1926, Minneapolis Journal, 1927.
Travel editor Chicago Tribune, 1928-1942, editor Magazine of Books, 1942-1960.
Member editorial staff Seattle Times, 1926, Minneapolis Journal, 1927. Member Pulitzer fiction award jury, 1949-1951. Served with United States Army, World War I.
Member.
Member Society of Friends. Mason (32 degree, Shriner). Clubs: University (Winter Park, Florida).
Married Helen Reber, October 20, 1935. Children: Susan, Dian.