The Harris W. Soule Papers are made up almost entirely of materials relating to his book, Northwoods Tales and Unusual Recipes. Included are manuscripts, typescripts and printer's galleys of the work, as well as correspondence with publishers, prospective buyers and reviewers.

Collection contains photographs, correspondence, some UVM materials, and other documentation of Samuelson's life as well as his collected research (including many photographs), manuscript and typescript drafts, and preparation correspondence of his book, "The Story of the Jewish Community of Burlington, Vermont."