This collection consists of the research and source material for Virginia Causey's 2019 book, Red Clay, White Water and Blues: A History of Columbus, Georgia as well as for her various courses and publications throughout her career. Topics include Native American history, local and regional history, school desegregation, and labor history of Georgia.

The Collection is organized in the following series:

Series 1: Red Clay, White Water and Blues Series 2: Muscogee County School District Desegregation Series 3: Publications and Presentations Series 4: Teaching Materials Series 5: Photographs Series 6: Miscellaneous Series 7: General Oral Histories