Barbara N. McLennan has published six books and numerous magazine and journal articles on various political, economic and historical subjects. For two years she contributed columns and articles on local customs and history to NorthernNeck.com, an on-line newspaper serving the Rappahannock region of Virginia. She has served as docent at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center, and has taught courses at the College of William and Mary. McLennan earned Ph. D. (Wisconsin-Madison) and J. D. (Georgetown) degrees, is a former professor, association executive and high level official; in the United States Departments of Commerce and Treasury.