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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.

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.

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.

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).

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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