This material consists of the drafts and research material for Winn's book on the removal of the Creeks. It is arranged in 6 series: Biography (1 box), Pre-Removal (1 box), Land Development (2 boxes), Indian Removal (2 boxes), Drafts (2 boxes) and The Creeks (1 box).

Below is a list of frequently used abbreviations from the papers:

A.H.Q - Alabama Historical QuarterlyA.R.C. - Archival Research CatalogBH - Benjamin HawkinsC.R.G. - Colonial Reports GeorgiaG.H.Q. - Georgia Historical QuarterlyG.H.S. - Georgia Historical SocietyGA. C. - Georgia CountiesGA. T. - Georgia TownsR.D. - Removal DebateT.T.C.C. - Travelers through Creek Country

Below is a list of terms which were frequently abbreviated:Alabama Historical Quarterly - A.H.Q.Archival Research Catalog - A.R.C.Colonial Reports Georgia - C.R.G.Georgia Historical Quarterly - G.H.Q.Georgia Historical Society - G.H.S.Georgia Counties - GA.C.Georgia Towns - GA. T.Hawkins, Benjamin - BHRemoval Debate - R.D.Travelers through Creek Country - T.T.C.C.

1735-2010 9 boxes (9 l.f.)

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Billy Winn Papers (MC 297) Columbus State University Archives Columbus, Georgia