The standard bio of Harry Byrd is still, for better or worse, Jay Harvey Wilkinson's senior thesis, later a book, "Harry Byrd & the Changing Face of Virginia," 1968. If someone is aware another, please let us all know. As to Vernon Johns, there are two: Patrick Cooney's 1998 book, and Henry Powell's pub of 2000. As to Leslie Griffin, there are none that I know of. Perhaps one IS waiting to be written. Jim Watkinson To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html