About

Dr Stella M. Barber

Dr Stella M. Barber is a professional historian who has written 16 books and a number of biographical booklets. She was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy for her PhD thesis, "Woomera’s women: rolls and roles of film, camera operators on the Anglo-Australian rocket range 1947-1970,” which will become the subject of a forthcoming book and documentary.

Dr Barber has extensive practical knowledge of historical research methodology and written history, with excellent writing skills utilising an open, friendly style. She has experience in presenting historical information into any media: books, websites, exhibitions, historical markers, podcasts, film and video. No job is too small, and she offers either a total package as researcher, writer, project manager for print, production and launch or each of these components individually. Additionally, she has professional qualifications in archives, heritage and information management. Dr Barber has broad experience in conducting research in archival institutions, libraries, manuscript collections, newspaper houses and using the internet in Australia and worldwide, has been a practitioner of oral history for her entire career and is also available as a media presenter for historical and documentary programs.

Any area of history is of interest to Dr Barber, although she has a special interest in business, family and social history.