The correspondence illustrates the broader journalistic and educational context in which the Dokumentenwerk project had been developed, including key actors (among them Alfred Wiener) of these endeavors, the set of planned publications, and negotiations for basic organizational structures.
Regarding the Dokumentenwerk itself light is thrown on the process of its planning and establishment. Furthermore, early stage problems, both financial and individual related, are illustrated. Attached to several letters the correspondence contains memos as well as minutes on meetings, proceedings and workshops.