Laurel Leaves was a periodical published semi-annually from 1973-1975, no publication in 1976, and annually from 1977-1979 by the Appalachian Consortium. The 1979 issue is not included in this digital version. The newsletter typically focused on the arts, including music, literary, and art works; and on social conditions of the Southern Appalachian region. However, this collections also includes a document titled "Patterns and Processes in Human Action and Land-use" and a Special Edition of Laurel Leaves titled: "A Checklist and Purchase Guide for School and Community Libraries in Appalachia."