The bulk of the material contained within this collection dates from the late 1980's on. Some serial publications contained within the series dealing with organizations, and in the series containing the county subject files date from the 1950's, 1960', and 1970's. This series contains newspaper articles by and about Dr. Noel, scripts for some of his walking tours, mss of newspaper columns, etc. Major articles and monographs are located elsewhere in the library. This series contains correspondence regarding research projects, speeches, publications, and etc.
Correspondence is arranged choronologically.
Dr. Noel's personal correspondence is arranged chronologcally. This series contains correspondence, pamphlets, brochures, serials, monographs, and miscellaneous material from various organizations. The series is arrranged by organization title. This is a small series of photographic prints, mostly snap shots of walking tours and similar subject. Contains some negatives.