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Paper with handwritten initials, figures and dates, titled 'Conversion form'.

An Act for enabling His Majesty to license a playhouse in the City of York and the Town and County of the Town of Kingston Upon Hull. 2 page typescript.

Two empty 'Bulldog Cigar' boxes. A third box has been used to store KLE/4/6

24 RSVP cards for weddings, to and from the Kleiser family. Some in original envelopes. Also 2 empty, blank envelopes. Some duplicates. In 'La Boheme' box.

Loose pages from December 1922 edition of The Bookseller and Stationery Trades Journal. Page of obituaries, including an Alfred Thomas Watson, possibly connected to the Watson family mentioned in KLE/6/3/1-KLE/6/3/3. He was a musical and dramatic critic so possibly an associate of C J Kleiser. Page of publications from 1922.

2 postcards (blank) depicting locations in France. Images in black and white.

Book listing names and their meanings

Card depicting the likeness of Jesus. Produced by Debenham, Artist in Photography, 5 Clifford Street York.

6 handwritten pages of notes regarding various individuals living and working in York. Names include Arcy, Brown, Calvert, Cook, Fryer, Johnson, Pool and Scott. Locations include Barnsley, Berkshire, Dumfries, Hexham, Slingsby, France and Germany.

Thin translucent envelope, stamped 'A.M. Cromack, 80 Newborough Scarborough.' Some of the portraits in KLE/4 were taken at Cromack studio.

4 sheets of lined, blank newspaper. Headed 'Dr to Kleiser & Sons'.

Travel brochure for the Kursaal, Oostende in French.

Card with sepia photograph of rural scene, embossed 'Happy Birthday to You'.

Lock of human hair in an envelope, on which 'C.W.'S hair, 1883' is written. . A man identified as 'C.W.' is included in the photograph album KLE/4/1.

This series includes a variety of items and documents which are apparently connected with the Kleiser family. it includes a lock of human hair, assorted cards and tickets, postcards, handwritten notes, cigar boxes, a book, a copy of an Act regarding playhouses, a travel brochure, an envelope, and pages from a periodical. KLE/7/11 - Kursaal Travel Brochure - is written in French.

Last Will & Testament of Henry Kleiser, deceased 10 Oct 1892. Sons Cuthbert Kleiser, Louis Kleiser and John Kleier named as executors. Attached is a probate document.

Probate of Will of Joseph Kleiser.

Last Will and Testament of Mr Dixon Potter of Frances Street York. John Henry Kleiser named as Executor. Attached is a probate document. Dixon was the brother of Hannah Potter, who married Andrew Kleiser.

Release and indemnity from the widow and children of Mr Ebenezer Potter to Messieurs John Henry Kleiser and Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser

Deed of partnership between Messieurs Cuthbert Joseph, John Henry, and Louis Augustine Kleiser.

Deed of co-partnership between Andrew and Joseph Kleiser.

Abstract of the Title of Henry Watson of Middlesbrough to leasehold dwellinghouses, shops and premises in Stonegate, contracted to be sold to Mr Joseph Kleiser

Assignment of leasehold of dwellinghouses, shops and premises in Stonegate held under the Prebendary of Barnby on the Moors. From Edward Smeaton to Henry Watson.

Lease of premises in Stonegate from the Rev. Chas Hawkins to a Mr William Watson. Lease for forty years.

Various legal documents including leases, deeds, Wills and probate documents relating to the Kleiser family, business, and premises.

Large poster regarding the jewellery robbery at Kleiser's on 20 Feb 1876. Asking pawnbrokers and silversmiths to examine their stocks for stolen items. C36" x 18".

Notes on the history of the Kleiser business and its employees.

Notes on birth, marriage and death dates of various members of the Kleiser family, and family relationships. Includes calculations of ages.

Note of addresses connected to the Kleiser and Cundall families, including Micklegate, Black Swan on Peasholme Green, Fishergate, Stonegate, and Church Street.

Notes on the births of various members of the Kleiser family - very precise, down to the time of birth.

Notes on the births of various members of the Potter family, and of Andrew and Jane Kleiser.

Notes on the deaths of various members of the Potter family,

Memorial card for Joseph Kleiser who died aged 63 in York.

4 calling/visiting cards for Mrs C J (Lilian) Kleiser of 30 Portland Street. Husband of Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser. Maiden name Cundall.

Notes relating to the births, marriages, deaths of the Kleiser, Potter, and Cundall families. Includes notes on addresses linked to Kleiser and Cundall families.

3 trading cards and metal template for Kleiser & Sons on corner of Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square. Est. 1825.

Three tickets to the Yorkshire Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition 1879. One adult ticket in name of C J Kleiser, one child ticket in name of John Kleiser, and one child ticket with the name obscured.

Blank invitation to York City Watchmakers and Jewellers Association 'A Smoking Concert' at Golden Fleece Hotel, Pavement, York. No year but probably 19th century.

Membership card for Mr C Kleiser.

Notice of auction of shop and dwelling-house of Mr W Boddy at 22 Parliament Street, which became the premises of the Kleier shop.

Death notice for John Henry Klesier who died at York City Asylum.

Marriage certificate for Andrew Kleiser and Hannah Potter at Roman Catholic Chapel, Little Blake Street York

Passport of Lilian Kleiser nee Cundall. Includes French visa 1926. Issued 1928, expired 1931.

Newspaper clipping regarding a gas explosion on Parliament Street near the Kleiser shop at 22 Parliament Street, in which C J Kleiser suffered facial burns. Clipping attached to back of a Kleiser trade card, with handwritten date '1892'.

Includes: Certificate of Transfer to Reserve on Demobilisation for Louis Cyril Kleiser. Soldier's Demobilisation Account for L C Kleiser.

Documents relating to members of the Kleiser family, genealogy of the Kleiser and related families, and non-financial documents relating to the Kleiser business.

Invoice to Mr Kleiser from York City Police for use of ambulance on Feb 6 1927, at cost of 4s. Attached is a receipt stub from Mr Kleiser in amount of 4s.

Note addressed to 'Miss Potter' from Thomas Craven Confectioners. Account in amount of £1/4s/4.5 d settled. To Ann Kleiser, Stonegate.
The Potters were related to the Kleisers by marriage.

Account/bank book in name of Cuthbert J Kleiser, with York City County Banking Company Limited.

Documents re defence bonds purchased c. 1954. Includes document re receipt of Bonds Book and counterfoil slip for defence bonds at total of £400.

Cash receipt book recording payments received and made by J.H. Kleiser and others.

Receipt from Wakely & Wheeler, Manufacturers of Silver Plate etc. of Ludgate Circus. Made out to C. Kleiser. Purchase of various items including a basin and a knife. Total amount £102.

Receipt signed by C.J. (Cuthbert Joseph) Kleiser for various items. Total £34/18s/6d.

From Midland Bank branch, Parliament Street York. Purchase of share in LNER by L.C. (Louis Cyril) Kleiser of 30 Portland Street. Total £335 plus fees.

Financial documents relating to the Kleiser business and personal finances of members of the Kleiser family.

Financial, legal, and personal and family documents relating to the Kleiser famly and business. Includes Wills and Probate, leases, and deeds; financial documents; and notes.

11 empty envelopes addressed to various members of the Kleiser family, or unmarked. Includes an envelope addressed to Midland Bank, Parliament Street York

Letter to Mr Kleiser from Benjamin Matthins of Birmingham with news of weather and family.

Postcard sent to a 'Kleiser' with sketch of 'Prince Bismarck' on one side.

Letter to J H Kleiser from Percy Hutchinson, manager at Theatre Royal York. Thanking Kleiser for his support of the theatre.

Correspondence of other members of the Kleiser family relating to business and family matters. Includes file of empty envelopes addressed to various members of the family.

Letters from Llew J Hal of Scarborough, regarding a problem with a clock he had purchased from the Kleiser business.

On headed paper. Refers to Kleiser's letter of 18 June, the newspapers he enquired about are available in the Museum's Newspaper Room. Includes copy of rules for accessing the Newspaper Room.

Sent from Grand Opera House, Scarborough, from Nelson King of the Compton Comedy Company. Replying to Kleiser's enquiry about a performance of 'The Penultimate Slope'.

On headed paper 'Theatre Royal York'. Invitation to attend performance of 'The Rattlesnake' on 14 November (first night).RSVP Major Pennell

Letter addressed to 'My dear Cousins' Mr and Mrs C.J. Kleiser, sent from Edinburgh. Enquiring whether any of the family are coming to Edinburgh/Scotland as she is getting married on 30th June and would like Mr Kleiser to give her away. Discusses wedding plans and enquires after 'Cousin Louis (Kleiser)'.

Letter to 'Dear Old Boy'. Expressing sympathy re 'the agonizing time you have had.' Would be delighted to see Kleiser at Norwich or Workington, discusses benefits of a visit. Mentions Cyril (Kleiser) and his interest in trains. Updating on personal news. Thanks Kleiser for sending photograph and book.

Letter to 'Dear Old Boy'. He has not heard from Klesier for some time and is concerned. Sent from Workington.

Postcard sent from Joseph Kleiser to Mr R.S. Cahill of Haxby Road, York. Reads 'April 1872 to Aug 29 1928 2740;. 'April 18 1898-August 1928 1171'

Letter to 'Father' from his son [Louis] Cyril who is on holiday in Bridlington. Sharing what he has been doing. Letter addressed to 'J' Kleiser.
NOTE: This letter contains offensive terminology.

Letter from C. Douglas of Hanworth, Middlesbrough to Joseph Kleiser. Updating on news, asking after Joseph's wife. Discusses George Leeman and includes a newspaper cutting relating to Leeman from York Herald Feb 1876.

Letter from unidentified sender to Joseph Kleiser re sender's visit to London. On headed paper - 'The O.P. Club, Adelphi Hotel, W.C. 2.'

Letter from unidentified sender to Joseph Kleiser & his wife congratulating their son, Cyril on his promotion.

19 letters from Bob de Little to 'Dear Joe'. Many sent from Melbourne, Australia..

Mr Hogg (of Brighton) thanks Kleiser for his kind letter and congratulations. Suggests that next time Kleiser visits London he would find it interesting to compare the 'present premises' with the 'old shop at 89 Strand'. Mentions Hogg's purchase of 'Arrah na Pogue' at a sale of plays.

4 empty envelopes from 1921, 1922, 1923 and 1928 addressed to C J Kleiser at 30 Portland Street, the Conservative Club. Includes postmarks from York, Scarborough and London. It is not clear if these envelopes are linked to the loose letters in the collection, or if the letters they contained have been lost.

Sent care of Mrs Cockle of Lambeth. Thanking Kleiser and informing him that Grenilli has arrived in London safely, discussing his position in a theatre company.

List of productions of York Operatic Amateurs' performances by W.A. Forster Todd from 1903-1923. Does not expect there will be any further performances under direction of Mr Todd.

From J. Bannister Howard of Comic Operas Ltd of Fleet Street London. Regarding travels of Aladdin pantomime company through York, Bridlington, Peterborough, King's Lynn, Gusiborough and Lincoln, Next year will be 'Babes in the Woods.' Reply to Kleiser's earlier letter.

Regarding Kleiser's requests for back issues of the Pantomime Annual and Sunday Chronicle Pantomime Annual.

Letter from Wallace Stiranak at Theatre Royal. Replying to Kleiser's letter of 19th April regarding missed bookings.

Letter and memorandum regarding Kleiser's support of subscription fund for purchase of portrait of Tate Wilkinson. Includes stub noting receipt of subscription in amount of 5s from C J Kleiser.

Letters from Arthur H. Furnish, City Librarian at City of York Public Library. Four letters dated 20 January 1911, 16 December 1914, 21 January 1922, and 20 January 1923. Thanking Kleiser for various donations of materials including volume of theatre programmes and 'The Stage'.

Letter to 'Dear Cousin' from George Pool of Bradford. Enquires after Kleiser's health and hopes he is better. George's wife has been unwell, and their income is limited. Wishes C.J. would 'tell Louis (Kleiser) to help.'

Card from Mr George Ward & family addressed to Mr C.J. Kleiser, 30 Portland Street. Expressing thanks for 'expressions of sympathy in this great sorrow.'

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).

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.