File consists of issues of local newspapers from January 27 to 30, 1897 reporting on the Gas Works explosion and the death of E. Carl Breithaupt.

File consists of thirteen pieces of correspondence from family members and others, including one from brother Ezra Carl, three postcards from brother John C. on European trip, seven letters and postcards from sister Melvina, some while on a European trip (letter July 4, 1888 describes "Turnfest"), one letter from S. Umbach from Naperville, Illinois where Albert went to school in 1888, and one postcard from an unidentified writer.

File consists of four pieces of correspondence, including two letters from brother E. Carl, one invitation.

File consists of sixty-six pieces of correspondence from friends and family. This number includes many letters of condolence on the death of Albert's brother Ezra Carl, who was killed in the gasworks explosion. Among them is a letter from W.L. Mackenzie King written February 2, 1897 from the University of Chicago. Also present is an undated poem about the Berlin High School sent to Albert by Emma Kaufman and Martha Anthes, written probably at the New Year 1897/1898. Also includes ephemera and clippings both inserted and sent separately.