The collection is an essentially complete record of Hans Hildebrandt's life and work. It includes numerous examples of his articles for art magazines and the popular press, as well as copies of his lectures publicizing the work of modern artists and architects. These manuscripts address a broad array of topics relevant to the European avant-garde, including the work of women artists, other artists, architecture, and mural painting.
Correspondence includes letters from many of Germany's leading artists and architects.
There are personal photographs of the Hildebrandts and their artist friends, as well as research photographs relating to Hans Hildebrandt's writing projects. Lily Hildebrandt's papers include intimate letters from Walter Gropius recounting details of the architect's personal life and the administration of the Bauhaus.