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..
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.
Sans titreLeather 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.
Sans titrePhotographs of assorted locations apparently linked to the Kleiser and Cundall families. Includes photographs of locations in Scotland.
Sans titreBlack 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.
Sepia photograph on cardboard backing, captioned 'Falls of Kaig' (Scotland).
Sans titreSepia photograph on cardboard backing, captioned 'Dark Mile and Loch Ankaig' (Scotland).
Sans titreSepia photograph on cardboard backing, captioned 'Lock Shiel of Prince Charles' (Scotland).
Sans titreBlack and white photograph depicting a two-storey house in a rural area - field and trees around. No date or captions provided.
Sans titreBlack 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.
Sans titreMounted black and white photograph of a house with two women and a man stood in the doorway. Captioned 'Little Ouseburn'. No date provided.
Sans titreBlack and white photograph on cardboard backing. Captioned 'Farmed by Luke Cundall circa 1881-1888: Mowthorpe Farm near Harkness.'
Sans titreBlack and white photo-postcard showing area of York Cemetery. 'Fulford Rd. The Cemetery' printed on front. No date provided.
Sans titreBlack 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.
Sans titreBlack 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.
Sans titreCorrespondence 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.
Sans titreFinancial, legal, and personal and family documents relating to the Kleiser famly and business. Includes Wills and Probate, leases, and deeds; financial documents; and notes.
Sans titreDocuments relating to members of the Kleiser family, genealogy of the Kleiser and related families, and non-financial documents relating to the Kleiser business.
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