This series contains copies of the essayistic writings of Pachter published in journals or as sections in books. Most are in published form, with a few accompanied by typescript versions. Also included in this section are Pachter's book and film reviews.

The audio tapes include one reel-to-reel tape labeled Dissent, an interview with Pachter about Hannah Arendt, two cassettes (1 side each) of "Heinz Pachter – Gedenken I and II," and two cassettes (4 sides) of Pachter's Memoirs of an Exile. Memoirs of an Exile Tape 1 begins with Weimar on side one and side two features the end of Weimar/beginning of Spain. The second tape begins with France/Spain and finishes with Spain on the second side. The folders contain proofs of Socialism in History.

This series contains autobiographical essays by Pachter, both in manuscript and published form, as well as writings about Pachter, including memorials by colleagues after his death in 1980. Also included in this series is a small amount of correspondence dealing with employment, and a few letters from contemporaries, including Thomas Mann and Martin Jay.