 In addition to collecting and exhibiting the works, Barber organized decoy carving competitions and produced works of his own.This includes a 1932 exhibition composed of 116 decoys in his own collection and 54 contemporary decoys made by Charles "Shang" Wheeler sponsored by Abercrombie & Fitch.But his most enduring contribution was his 1934 book "Wild Fowl Decoys" which is considered the seminal work on the subject, and remained the definitive collector's guide for many decades after its publication.