Carey McWilliams (1905-1980), editor of "The Nation" from 1955 to 1975, also served as California Commissioner of Immigration and Housing for four years. He was the author of many books, including "Factories in the Field, Ill Fares the Land, Brothers under the Skin, A Mask for Privilege", and "Southern California: An Island on the Land". Lewis H. Lapham, a native San Franciscan, is the editor of "Harper's Magazine".