The Charles E. North Papers contain correspondence, articles, and reports on a variety of subjects related to the development of the dairy industry during the first half of the 20th century. The collection includes records concerning North's efforts in support of milk legislation, patents on processes and devices related to the milk industry, and photographs and motion pictures that reflect his determination to upgrade the sanitary standards for processing milk.

The Dairy Publications Collection consists mainly of papers relating to dairy programs, agricultural organizations, committees, conferences, reports, congressional testimony, marketing, and federal regulations.