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This collection comprises documents, correspondence, volumes, photographs and physical objects created by and relating to the Kleiser family, and related families (particularly the Cundall and Potter families), as well as to the Kleiser clock and watchmaking/jewelers/silversmiths business. . Much of the material relates to York and Yorkshire, but there are references to other national and international locations.
Includes notes in biro, which dates their creation to the mid to late 20th century, most likely pre-1989.

This series comprises 7 bound volumes, the diaries of Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser (1855-1929). They mainly focus on events in York, particularly associated with the theatre and dramatic arts. They are handwritten.

Diary of Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser, regarding daily events in York.

Diary of Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser, regarding daily events in York.

Diary of Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser, regarding daily events in York.

Diary of Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser, regarding daily events in York.

Diary of Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser, regarding daily events in York.

Diary of Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser, regarding daily events in York.

Diary of Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser, regarding daily events in York.

Volumes, lists, and notes regarding theatre performances and other cultural productions in York and Yorkshire and across the country. Compiled by Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser. Includes pantomimes, ballets and operas. Also includes details of his visits to London to attend performances. Also lists productions in Paris, France.
The dates of several of the volumes overlap.
Some of the notes are written in biro, dating their creation to the mid to late 20th century, most likely pre-1989..

Lists performances of theatre productions at York, Leeds, and London. Information includes register number, title of production, notes and remarks, description, number of acts and scenes, authors, adapters and composers.

Newspaper clipping from unidentified paper, with handwritten date. Clipping entitled 'Matters Musical: Khovanstchina: Jacques Offenbach.'. Review of the production.

Newspaper clipping from unidentified newspaper with handwritten date, re a David Garrick comedy 'The Fun of the Fayre' at London Pavilion

Notes on performances at various York venues

Column from unidentified newspaper regarding various performers. A snippet regarding a 'Harry Cameron' also known as 'the Great Carmo' has been marked. He was born in Melbourne in 1884. Came to England March 1907, surviving a shipwreck. Acrobat, contortionist, dancer, minstrel, conjurer. Due to appear at Ardwick, Manchester.

Volume entitled 'A Complete List of Plays from No. 1 April 1892 to No. 2554 Aug 31 1922, with Notes & Other Particulars in red ink'. Chronological list of performances of plays.

Volume entitled 'A List of the Titles of "Sketches" et cetera et cetera played at the "Empire" York from the first week of Varieties July 1903 to Pastimes in the Jungle no. 400.' Alphabetical list of performances. A handwritten letter dated July 4 1900, and a strip of black and white photographs were discovered inside the volume. Comparison to photograph in KLE/4/1 suggests they are of [C.W. Kleiser].

Alphabetical lists of theatre actors and the roles they played in various productions. Also includes three sheets of notes dating from the early 20th century about the contents of the dictionaries themselves.

List of theatre actors and the roles they played in various productions, 1872-1878. Includes four sheets of paper (three letter size and one A4 size) of handwritten notes about the contents of the volume. The notes concern plays and other events held at various York locations, mostly between 1877 and 1879, though mention is made of performances in January 1862.
Title on front reads ''Dictionary Vol: 1 1872 to 1878.''
Includes Contents pages.

List of theatre actors and the roles they played in various productions, 1878-1881. Title on front of volume reads ''Dictionary Vol 2 1878-1881''. Includes Contents page.

List of theatre actors and the roles they played in various productions,1880-1885. Title on front reads ''Dictionary Vol 3 1880 to 1885''. Includes Contents ('Index') page.

List of theatre actors and the roles they played in various productions, 1885-1889. Title on front reads ''Dictionary Vol 4 1885 to 1889''. Includes Contents ("Index") page.

List of theatre actors and the roles they played in various productions, 1891-1892 (index of actors names only). Titled ''Dictionary Vol: Last Vol of Compilations.'' No dates are given on the front of the volume, but the volume covers the years 1891-1892. Only the first 40 pages include entries. Index on last page of volume.

Extensive notes about performances of plays, mostly at the Theatre Royal, York. Information includes the title of the play, the theatre company performing it, the theatre where it was performed, dates of performances, a brief summary of the run of the production elsewhere, character lists, lists of other performers taking part in the production (e.g. chorus singers), summaries of the plays act by act, and personal observations on performances.

Notes on performances of plays, including details of titles, dates, locations, cast, plots and personal observations, 1872-1874.

Notes on performances of plays, including details of titles, dates, locations, cast, plots and personal observations, 1874-1876. Includes Index pages.

Notes on performances of plays, including details of titles, dates, locations, cast, plots and personal observations, 1876-1878. Includes Index pages.

Notes on performances of plays, including details of titles, dates, locations, cast, plots and personal observations, 1878-1879. Includes Index pages.

Notes on performances of plays, including details of titles, dates, locations, cast, plots and personal observations, 1879-1880. Includes Index pages.

Records theatre performances 1905-1909 and 'A Record of London Visits 1869-1911. Includes loose 'List of plays in this book for which information is sought'

Lists Cuthbert Kleiser's visits to London, 1869-1911 and attendances at performances of plays and operas in York and Leeds 1872-1926.

Lists of performances at York, Leeds. Bradford, Sheffield, Wakefield, Scarborough. Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hull, Birmingham , Liverpool, Harrogate and London. Lists plays by locations, venues, and playwright. Also lists of pantomimes.

Performances of various productions in York, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Harrogate, Scarborough, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Blackpool, Douglass, Newcastle, and Paris. Includes pantomimes and ballets in York and Leeds. Includes visits to Savoy Theatre for operas and ballets. Has table of contents.

Book listing theatre performances in a series of lists with various orders - chronological, alphabetical by title, by location. Includes lists of pantomimes. Locations include York, Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, Bradford, Wakefield, Scarborough, Birmingham, Newcastle, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Paris. Includes loose note at front stating that the volume was examined on the August Bank Holiday 1921 and found 'to be about correct' by Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser.

Record of performances of various cultural performances including pantomimes, ballets, spectacles, sketches, operas and Shakespearian productions. Locations include York, Leeds, Bradford and London.

Notes on a total of 131 pantomimes performed at York and elsewhere.

Three sheets of A5 paper listing pantomimes performed at the Theatre Royal and Grand Opera House York.

This series includes 37 programmes for theatre and operatic performances by various amateur theatrical and operatic groups, at various venues around York. There is also a menu for a dinner for the Gallery First Nighters' club. The collection was probably compiled by Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser (1855-1929) who had a keen interest in the theatre.

Programme for performance of Highwayman Love by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society at York Theatre Royal.

Programme for performance of Merrie England by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, in aid of York County Hospital, at York Theatre Royal.

Programme for performance of The Gondoliers by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society in aid of York County Hospital, at York Theatre Royal. The Society performed The Gondoliers again in March 1929, see KLE/3/3.

Programme for performance of The First Part of King Henry the Fourth by The Guild of York Players, at the Guildhall, York.

Programme for the performance of The Mask and the Face by The Guild of York Players, at the Art Gallery, York.

Programme for performance of An Old Nativity Play by York Everyman Theatre, at the Guildhall, York.

Programme for the performance of The Shewing-up of Blanco Poset, preceded by The Twelve Pound Look, by York Everyman Theatre, at the Art Gallery, York.

Programme for the performance of Overture by York Everyman Theatre, at the Co-Operative Hall, Railway Street, York,. Note that the year is not included on the front of the programme but 'forthcoming productions' on back page indicate this performance was in October 1925,

Programme for performance of My Lady Molly by York Operatic Amateurs, at York Opera House. Under direction of Mr W.A. Forster Todd

Programme for performance of Duchess of Dantzix by York Operatic Amateurs, at York Opera House & Empire. Under direction of Mr W.A. Forster Todd.

Programme for performance of San Toy by York Operatic Amateurs, in aid of the funds of the Military Charities of York, at York Opera House. Under direction of Mr W.A. Forster Todd.

Programme for performance of Dorothy by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society at York Theatre Royal. The Society had previously performed Dorothy in April 1904, see KLE/3/8

Programme for performance of The Mikado by York Operatic Amateurs, at York Opera House. Under direction of Mr W.A. Forster Todd.

Programme for performance of Iolanthe by York Operatic Amateurs, at York Opera House. Under direction of Mr W.A. Forster Todd.

Programme for performance of A Country Girl by York Operatic Amateurs, at York Opera House.. Under direction of Mr W.A. Forster Todd

Programme for performance of Les Cloches de Corneville by York Amateurs, at York Opera House. This date is handwritten on the front of the programme.

Programme for performance of Pygmalion by Settlement Community Players at the Cocoa Works, York. No date on programme.
Date inferred from rest of series.

Programme for performance of Play Pageant Disinherited, Defence of the Church in Wales, at Festival Concert Rooms, York.

Book of Words for the Grand Pageant in the Parish of St Clements, York.

Programme for triple bill of plays - Gate of Dreams, Dear Departed, and Late Delivery, in aid of Fulford Church, at the Assembly Rooms York.

Programme for performance of 'Drake: A Pageant Play' performed in the Museum Gardens in York, in aid of V.A.D. Hospitals, Jul 27-28 1916.

Programme for performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream by York and District Adult School Union and Settlement, at the Homestead, Clifton, York.

Programme for performance of The Gondoliers by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society in aid of York County Hospital, at York Theatre Royal. The Society had previously performed The Gondoliers in April 1907, see KLE/3/11

Programme for Archbishop Holgate's Grammar School performance of 'The Jacobite', Christmas 1897. No location given, probably at the school.

Programme for Scarborough Municipal School Concert and Entertainment - 'The Mikado'. No location given, probably at the school.

Programme for Scarborough Municipal School Concert and Entertainment - 'Alcestis' and 'The Mole King's Daughter'. No date given, possibly c. 1910.

Brochure for re-opened Londesborough Theatre, Scarborough. Details of refurbishments and promise of performances by 'the very Highest Class of Variety Company' and use of building as a 'Picture House'. Includes photographs of new interior.

Promotional booklet for York Opera House & Empire under Managing Director William Peacock. Consists of adverts for assorted businesses.

Promotional booklet for York Opera House & Empire. Includes programme for performance of The Geisha by York Operatic and Dramatic Society, week commencing Feb 18 1924, in aid of York County Hospital. Includes 'Argument' about 'The Geisha' and history of the Society. Also includes adverts for various local businesses. Cover is identical to KLE/3/34.

Souvenir programme for Looking For a Wife. No location is given, but play starred Mr Percy Hutchinson who was lessee of the York Theatre Royal, so this was probably the location. No date is given, but advert on inside back page for 'Brewster's Millions' 21st birthday suggests it dates from 1929. Includes photographs of Mr Hutchinson and leading ladies Renee Kelly, Olive Sloane, Mary Brackley, and Ena Douglas. Also includes adverts for various local businesses.

Menu and toast list for 17th Annual Dinner of Gallery First Nighters' Club at Frascatia Restaurant. This Club seems to be linked to the theatre, as front page includes logo 'There's no place like home (for good acting).'

Programme for performance of Medea by the London Greek Play Company, in English, under direction of Penelope Wheeler. No date or location given.

Programme for performance of Killibegs by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, at York Theatre Royal.

Programme for performance of H.M.S. Pinafore by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, at York Theatre Royal.

Programme for performance of The Rebel Maid by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, in aid of York County Hospital, at York Theatre Royal.

Programme for performance of The Pirates of Penzance, by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, in aid of York Hospital, at York Theatre Royal.

Programme for performance of Dorothy by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, in aid of York Hospital, at York Theatre Royal. The Society performed Dorothy again in April 1913, see KLE/3/2.

Programme for performance of The Emerald Isle by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, in aid of York County Hospital, at York Theatre Royal.

Photograph albums, cartes de visite, and loose photographs depicting the Kleiser family and related families and persons (including Cundall family), as well as various locations and the Kleiser shop at 22 Parliament Street. The collection also includes 12 photographs of assorted Catholic clergymen. Some of the photographs include handwritten identifications of the subjects, in others the subject is not identified. Some photographs are professional studio portraits, others are amateur 'snaps'. There are duplicates of some of the photographs. All the photographs are in black and white or sepia, though some have been tinted with colour.
The Cundalls were related to the Kleisers by marriage.

Small photograph album containing portraits of various members of the Kleiser and Cundall families and other individuals. Includes 'J H Kleiser', 'Cyril (Kleiser)', 'C.W. (Kleiser)', 'Mrs Cundall'. 'Luke Cundall', 'Miss C Dussen', 'Mrs Rodwell', 'Eustace', 'Geo. Calvert', 'Lizzie Calvert', 'Maud', 'Mr and Mrs Bradshaw', 'Mrs Pool', 'George & Clark of L.W.', 'Mabel Hooke', 'Theo', 'Mrs Moore', and 'Paul'. Some spaces where photographs have been lost prior to deposit. Photographs are in black and white.

Leather bound album with clasp containing black & white portraits of unidentified individuals, presumably including the Kleiser family, Klesier premises at Stonegate and Parliament Street. Assorted photographs of unidentified buildings, outdoor spaces and statues, perhaps from holidays. Some of the photographs have had colour added.

Photographs of assorted locations apparently linked to the Kleiser and Cundall families. Includes photographs of locations in Scotland.

Small black and white photograph of the Kleiser premises located at 22 Parliament Street, on the corner with Church Street. Not dated, but the business was located here from 1878 to 1920. The premises is now occupied by Boots Opticians. Originally in envelope titled' Mrs Kleiser Parliament Street, York; Also a Photo of 22 Parliament Street.'

Black and white mounted photograph of a house in a rural location with two men sat on wall outside. Premises includes a barn type building.
No date or caption provided.

Three black and white photographs of gravestone of Luke Cundall. Two of the photographs have genealogical information on the Cundall family handwritten on the back. These are dated 26.6.85 and photographer is identified as 'E.A.H'

Sepia photograph on cardboard backing, captioned 'Falls of Kaig' (Scotland).

Sepia photograph on cardboard backing, captioned 'Dark Mile and Loch Ankaig' (Scotland).

Sepia photograph on cardboard backing, captioned 'Lock Shiel of Prince Charles' (Scotland).

Black and white photograph depicting a two-storey house in a rural area - field and trees around. No date or captions provided.

Black and white Interior shot of a house showing a bookshelf holding several books and a table with two birdcages with birds inside. No date or caption provided.

Mounted black and white photograph of a house with two women and a man stood in the doorway. Captioned 'Little Ouseburn'. No date provided.

Black and white photograph on cardboard backing. Captioned 'Farmed by Luke Cundall circa 1881-1888: Mowthorpe Farm near Harkness.'

Black and white photo-postcard showing area of York Cemetery. 'Fulford Rd. The Cemetery' printed on front. No date provided.

Black and white and sepia portraits of members of the Kleiser family. Includes Andew Kleiser & wife (Hannah Potter); Joseph Kleiser; Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser; John Henry Kleiser & wife;.'Louis Augustine Kleiser; Jacob Kleiser; and Fredliana(?) Kleiser.

7 black and white photographic portraits of Luke Cundall, his wife, Cornelius Cundall, Arthur Cundall, Elizabeth Cundall and Fred Cundall. Also a group shot of Luke, Fred, Cornelius and Elizabeth Cundall.

9 black and white photographs of 19th century York Catholic clergy: Rev. Chas Atkinson, Rev. Can. Morris Goldie, Rev. Hill, Provost Render, Can. Brown. Rev. Edwd Goldie, Rev. Goldie, Rev. Provost Render, and an unidentified clergyman. In 'Bulldog Cigars' box.

Black and white photographs of individuals from various families linked to the Kleiser family. Names include Potter, Richardson, Kerous, Pool, Allison, Smith, Biscomb, Winterholden, Whittaker, Valentine, Dindale, Rodwell, Shillito, Moore, Morris and Collins. Other photographs provide only first names for the subjects. The Potters were connected to the Kleisers by marriage. The Shillitos and Moores weere connected to the Cundalls by marriage.

Black and white photographic portraits of the Richardson family and Potter family. Includes Louisa Potter (who later became Mrs Richardson), and Dixon Potter. Dixon Potter was the brother of Hannah Potter who married Andrew Kleiser. His Will and Probate are included in this collection, see KLE/6/3/7. The Richardsons were connected to the Potters by marriage.

Black and white photographic portraits of various individuals presumably linked to the Kleiser or Cundall families. These photographs include handwritten identifications on the back. Names include Harold Etherington; 'Amy, Alan and Nora'; Fred Kerous(?); J.J. Kerous(?); Henry Pool; William Allison; Monica Smith; Mr & Mrs Smith; George Biscomb; Henry Winterholden; William Whittaker; La Valentine; 'Theo'; Percy Rodwell; Sidney Dindale; Theodora Shillito (daughter of Ada Shillito nee Cundall); Edith Mary Moore (nee Cundall); Ada Morris; and Ms Collins. In 'Cubera Picked Leaf Selection' box. Photograph of Percy Rodwell separate.

Photographs of individual men, women, children, groups and pets. Photographs are in black and white or sepia, though some have had touches of colour added. No identification is included. Variety of forms including professional studio portraits and amateur snaps. Photographs are both mounted on card and loose. IIn 'Goddard's Paste Powder' box.

This series includes letters and postcards, the majority received by Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser. There is a letter to John Henry Kleiser, as well as empty envelopes (some with no addressee), and a postcard with no addressee. The letters cover a wide variety of subjects, but primarily relate to Cuthbert Kleiser's interest in and support of the theatre and other cultural establishments, family life, and the Kleiser business. The collection includes letters from Bob de Little in Melbourne, Australia. There are also four letters to Cuthbert Kleiser from Arthur Furnish, City Librarian.

Correspondence of Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser reflecting his personal and business life and his interest in, and support of the theatre in York and further afield. With the exception of KLE/5/1/25, all correspondence is from other individuals to Kleiser. He is sometimes addressed as 'Joseph', 'Joe' or 'Mr J Kleiser', particularly in the more informal letters from friends and family. Indeed, he signs himself 'J Kleiser' in the single piece of correspondence sent by him to Mr Cahill (KLE/5/1/25).