This collection contains documents related to Alexander Henry Schulz (1828-1905), a noted Baltimore financier at the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century. Includes an account book, citizenship papers, correspondence, will and estate papers, photographs, and materials related to the German Fire Insurance Company and the German Bank of Baltimore.

This collection is comprised of essays concerning the Germans in North America and Maryland, written by L.P. Henninghausen for various publications and for presentation before the William Wirt Literary Association. He presents the role of the Germans in politics, education and other phases of life in Maryland. About one half of the collection is written in German.