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Barbara Land
Nevada Writers Hall of Fame 1996
Barbara Neblett Land (July 11, 1923 - ), a free-lance author, was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Miami in 1944 and obtained a master's degree from Columbia University in 1946. She worked as a reporter for the Miami Herald from 1940-1947 and then was a reporter for Life Magazine in New York City from 1948-1949. She worked in advertising for Cunningham & Walsh, Inc., in New York City before becoming a fashion reporter for the New York Times in 1955. While with the New York Times, she also wrote the "Housewives' Pulse" column. She married Myrick Land in 1949 and co-wrote several nonfiction books about Nevada with him. She has also written nonfiction books for children. She received a Pulitzer travel scholarship in 1946 and a Sloan-Rockefeller fellowship for the advanced science writing program in 1959. From 1969-1972, she worked as a reader and editor for the Book-of-the-Month Club in New York City. After tutoring in journalism at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia from 1973-1975, she became a full-time writer. She lives in Reno.
Bibliography for Barbara Land
Books
Land, Barbara; and Myrick Land. The Changing South: New Riches for the Land of Cotton. NY: Coward-McCann, 1958. (Alternative title: The Working South: The Challenge of Land, Labor, and Power)
Evolution of a Scientist: The Two Worlds of Theodosius Dobzhansky. NY: HarperCollins Children's Book Group, 1973.
Land, Barbara; and Myrick Land. Jungle Oil: the Search for Venezuela's Hidden Treasure. NY: Coward-McCann, 1957.
The New Explorers: Women in Antarctica. Penguin, 1981.
Land, Barbara; Myrick Land; and Arthur Renshaw. The Quest of Isaac Newton. Garden City, NY: Garden City Books, 1963.
The Quest of Johannes Kepler. NY: Doubleday, 1963.
Land, Barbara; and Myrick Land. A Short History of Las Vegas. 1st ed. Reno: University of Nevada Press, 1999. [Available: Getchell Library: F 849 .L35 L35 1999; Great Basin College-Elko; and WNC-Carson City campus]
Land, Barbara; and Myrick Land. A Short History of Las Vegas. 2nd ed. Reno: University of Nevada Press, 2004. [Available: Getchell Library: F 849 .L35 L35 2004; and WNC-Carson City campus]
Land, Barbara; and Myrick Land. A Short History of Reno. Reno: University of Nevada Press, 1999. [Available: Getchell Library: F 849 .R4 L35 1995; Great Basin College-Elko; and WNC-Carson City & Fallon campuses] (also available as an e-book from netLibrary)
Land, Barbara; and Myrick Land. A Sierra Mosaic: Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe. Memphis, TN: Towery, 1994. [Available: Getchell Library: F 849 .R4 L36 1994]
Las Vegas With Kids: Where to Go, What to Do in America's Hottest Family Destination. Rocklin, CA: Prima Pub., 1995. [Available: Getchell Library, Special Collections: F 849 .L35 L34 1995]
Oswald, Robert L.; Myrick and Barbara Land. Lee: A Portrait of Lee Harvey Oswald. NY: Coward-McCann, 1967. [Available: Getchell Library: E 842.9 .O8]
The Telescope Makers. NY: Crowell, 1968.
Translations
Land, Barbara; and Myrick Land. La investigacion de Isaac Newton. Medellin, Colombia: Albon, 1963. [Spanish edition of The Quest of Isaac Newton]
Land, Barbara; Myrick Land; and Arthur Renshaw. Newton. Paris: Editions R.S.T., 1962. [French edition of The Quest of Isaac Newton]
Compiler, Editor, or Moderator
Blocksidge, Jennifer; and Barbara Land (moderator). "Jennifer Blocksidge Talks to Journalism Students" (sound recording). Brisbane: Australian Broadcasting Corp., 1974.
Holt, Lillian; and Barbara Land (moderator). "Secretary of Campus Camp Talks to Journalism Students" (sound recording). Brisbane: Australian Broadcasting Corp., 1974.
Land, Barbara, comp. History of Dance & Culture. Part Two. 2nd ed. Boston: Pearson Custom Pub., 200?.
Articles and other Nonfiction
"Bathing Suits of 10 Nations on View at Fifth Ave. Store." New York Times (Jan. 4, 1956) p. 24. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Butterfly Silks from Hatbox Prove that Fashion Ideas Are Everywhere." New York Times (May 2, 1956) p. 35. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Carefree Vacation Wardrobe Travels Without an Iron." New York Times (April 30, 1956) p. 39. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Chain Finds Styles Vary Across U.S.: Influence of Geography." New York Times (Jan. 6, 1956) p. 17. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Christian Dior Plunges into Swimsuit Design." New York Times (April 2, 1956) p. 26. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"A Composer Serious about Television Music." New York Times (Feb. 10, 1957) p. 129. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Favorites of Many Years Dominate 2 Store Shows." New York Times (Mar. 2, 1956) p. 19. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Foreword" in 101 Nevada Columns by Rollan Melton. Reno, NV: Nevada Humanities Committee, 2001. [Available: Getchell Library: F 845 .M452 2001]
"Former Ziegfeld Girl Now Stars as Store's Director of Personnel." New York Times (Mar. 15, 1956) p. 48. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"French Millinery Styles Forecast the Fall Trends." New York Times (June 8, 1956) p. 39. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"The Ideal Gift Combines Use with Beauty." New York Times (Nov. 26, 1955) p. 17. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Light and Warm for Fireside or Snowy Slopes: Veteran Designer Offers the Basic Ski Wardrobe." New York Times (Dec. 28, 1955) p. 28. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Low-Priced Summer Clothes Show How to Give Budget a Costly Look." New York Times (April 27, 1956) p. 42. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Many Misses Insist Gowns Be Usable After Wedding." New York Times (Jan. 13, 1956) p. 26. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Modern Mother Dressing Baby in Casual Separates." New York Times (May 31, 1956) p. 23. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Mother Parlays Tiny Figure into $25,000 Prize." New York Times (June 15, 1956) p. 16. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Mother's Big Helper." New York Times (Sep. 25, 1955) p. X11. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Mothers Pick Summer Garb for the Tots." New York Times (May 14, 1956) p. 40. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Museum Displays Fashion from Japan of Yesteryear." New York Times (Feb. 16, 1956) p. 33. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"A Museum Piece Gown for a Lucky Spring Bride." New York Times (Jan. 27, 1956) p. 26. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"On German Air Waves." New York Times (Oct. 16, 1955) p. X13. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Poiret Has a Hand in Fashion Forty Years After." New York Times (April 25, 1956) p. 32. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Scene-Stealers at the Theatre." New York Times (April 9, 1956) p. 24. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Sheerest Yet in Stockings Shown Here." New York Times (Nov. 30, 1955) p. 37. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Stars Differ Over Effects of TV Styles." New York Times (Jan. 10, 1956) p. 28. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Store Offers Economical Wardrobes To Fit a Variety of Travel Budgets." New York Times (May 25, 1956) p. 28. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Store Survey Shows Mothers Tend to Traditional When Dressing Children." New York Times (Mar. 28, 1956) p. 34. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Survey Checks on TV Habits of Lady of the House, Finds Man Rules Knob."(Housewives' Pulse column) New York Times (Sep. 4, 1955) p. X9. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Turkish Styles Will Tour U.S." New York Times (April 5, 1956) p. 32. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Weavers of Many Lands Blending Skills in Israel." New York Times (April 7, 1956) p. 22. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Women Go to Any Lengths to Wear the Pants." New York Times (May 4, 1956) p. 22. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Women Who Sew to Have a Week at Fashion Festival in Coliseum." New York Times (June 9, 1956) p. 13. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Young Styles in Large Sizes Help a Chain Go Nationwide." New York Times (Nov. 12, 1955) p. 22. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
Biographical Sources & Critical Response
Barbara Land Papers, 1957-1995. [Available: Getchell Library, Special Collections: Nevada Women's Archives: 96-22]
"Barbara (Neblett) Land." Contemporary Authors. Vols. 81-84. Detroit: Gale Research, 1979. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference: REF Z 1224 .C6; GBC-Elko; WNC-Carson City campus; and online via the Literature Resource Center database; for UNR-affiliated users only]
Biography and Genealogy Master Index (database) [Available for UNR-affiliated users only]
"Evolution of a Scientist" [reviews]:
- Booklist (June 15, 1973) p. 985.
- Center for Children's Books Bulletin (Sept. 1973) p. 11.
- Childhood Education (Jan. 1974) p. 168. [Available: Getchell Library: LB 1141 C5 1974]
- The Horn Book Magazine (June 1973) p. 279. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1037 A1 A15 1973]
- Kirkus Reviews (March 15, 1973) p. 326.
- Kirkus Reviews (Dec. 15, 1973) p. 1359.
- Library Journal (July 1973) p. 2202. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 L7 1973]
- Library Journal (Dec. 15, 1973) p. 3690. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 L7 1973]
- New York Times Book Review (Aug. 5, 1973), p. 8. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
International Authors and Writers Who's Who. 7th, 8th & 9th eds. Cambridge, England: International Biographical Centre, 1976, 1977, 1982. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1010 .I57 7th 1976 and 8th 1977]
"Land, Barbara (Neblett)." Something about the Author. Vol. 16. Detroit: Gale Research, 1979. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference: REF PN 452 S6 v. 16; and online via the Literature Resource Center database; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"A List of New Books: Lee-A Portrait of Lee Harvey Oswald." New York Times (Dec. 1, 1967) p. 44.
"The 'man' from Cunningham & Walsh ... helping a super market shopper [ad; photograph]." New York Times (Dec. 1, 1954) [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N5: Dec. 1954; and online via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times; for UNR-affiliated users only]
"The New Explorers" [reviews]:
- Appraisal: Children's Science Books (Winter 1982), p. 36.
- Booklist (July 1, 1981), p. 1391.
- School Library Journal (April 1981) Vol. 27, p. 140. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 675 .S3 S33 1981]
- School Library Journal (April 1983) Vol. 29, p. 31. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 675 .S3 S33 1983]
"Short Cuts. ... A Short History of Reno by Barbara and Myrick Land ...(review)." San Francisco Review of Books (May 1995) Vol. 20, no. 2, p. 4.
"A Short History of Reno [review]." San Francisco Review of Books. (May 1995) Vol. 20, p. 4.
"The Telescope Makers" [reviews]:
- Book World (May 4, 1969) p. 18.
- Booklist (April 1, 1969) p. 878.
- Center for Children's Books Bulletin (July 1969) p. 178.
- Childhood Education (Feb. 1970) p. 267. [Available: Getchell Library: LB 1141 C5 1970]
- Christian Science Monitor (May 1, 1969) p. B8. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N553 May 1969]
- Library Journal (Sept. 15, 1969) p. 3221. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 L7 1969]
- Saturday Review (May 10, 1969) p. 61.
- Science Books (Sept. 1969) p. 121. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 7401 .S363 1969]
- Sky & Telescope (Nov. 1970) p. 305. [Available: Getchell Library: QB 1 .S536 1970]
Who's Who of American Women, 1961-1962. 2nd ed. Wilmette, IL: Marquis Who's Who, 1961.
Wright, Frank. "A Short History of Las Vegas (review)." Nevada Historical Society Quarterly (1999) Vol. 42, no. 4, pp. 298-299. [Available: Getchell Library, Business & Govt. Information Center: 29-M98MH 6 1999; and WNC-Carson City campus]
Please direct questions about this bibliography to Betty Glass
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University of Nevada, RenoUpdated 29 March 2008