There is a very detailed obit of Ella Gaines Yates in the July 2, 2006 Atlanta Jounal Constitution by Derrick Henry. There are a couple of facts that seem not quite right, for example, Governor Baliles says he appointed her in 1986 as State Librarian, but the obit indicates 1985. I'd go with his recollection. However, for the most part it seems on the money and is very intersting. It gives a great deal of personal information others do not that is instructive about her personality and persona. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html