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York Society of Magicians
YSM · Fonds · 1938 - [c.2022]

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Material created and collected by the York Society of Magicians. The collection includes papers such as meeting minutes and material relating to society membership; as well as memorabilia, including programmes, scrapbooks, and press cuttings.

York Society of Magicians
PIC · Collection · [c1950]-2011

Includes small collections of photographs and other images relating to York. Includes photographic prints, photographic negatives, postcards, drawings, engravings, and other images.

Explore York Libraries and Archives Mutual Ltd
LEG · Collection · 1757-2001

Includes small collections of legal documents and papers relating to properties and families connected to York.

Documents include:
Property records
Apprenticeship indentures
Wills and probate records
Marriage documents
Business records

Explore York Libraries and Archives Mutual Ltd
Purchase of share in LNER
KLE/6/1/1 · Item · 19th-20th century
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

Empty envelopes
KLE/5/2/4 · File · c.1923-c.1930
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

Other Kleiser correspondence
KLE/5/2 · Sub-series · 1886-c.1930
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

Kleiser; family
Letter from C. Douglas
KLE/5/1/23 · Item · 11 August 1927 (letter)
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

KLE/5/1/18 · File · 1921-1928
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

Kleiser; family
KLE/5/1/16 · Item · 31 May 1928
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

York Operatic Amateurs
KLE/5/1/15 · Item · 31 January 1928
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

KLE/5/1/12 · Item · 18-19 June 1923
Part of Kleiser family collection

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 City Library
KLE/5/1/11 · Item · 20 January 1911- 20 January 1923
Part of Kleiser family collection

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'.

KLE/4/3/1 · Item · No date [c.1878-c.1920]
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.'

Kleiser; family
Photographs - locations
KLE/4/3 · File · 19th century-1985
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

Kleiser; family
KLE/4/2 · Item · 19th-20th century
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

Kleiser; family
KLE/4/1 · Item · 19th-20th century
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

Kleiser; family
The Emerald Isle programme
KLE/3/9 · Item · 27 January 1908
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
Dorothy (1904) programme
KLE/3/8 · Item · 18 April 1904
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
KLE/3/7 · Item · 28 April 1903
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
The Rebel Maid programme
KLE/3/6 · Item · March 5 1923
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
H.M.S. Pinafore programme
KLE/3/5 · Item · 16 May 1905
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
Killibegs programme
KLE/3/4 · Item · 27 November 1911
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
KLE/3/37 · Item · 22 February 1914
Part of Kleiser family collection

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).'

Gallery First Nighters' Club
KLE/3/36 · Item · c.1929
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

Hutchinson, Percy
KLE/3/35 · Item · 18 February 1924
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

York Opera House and Empire
York Opera House and Empire
KLE/3/34 · Item · c.1924
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Opera House and Empire
The Jacobite programme
KLE/3/30 · Item · December 1897
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

Archbishop Holgate's Grammar School
KLE/3/3 · Item · 4 March 1929
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
KLE/3/29 · Item · 12 July 1922
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York and District Adult School Union and Settlement
Play-Pageant: Disinherited
KLE/3/25 · Item · 17 February 1914
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

Defence of the Church in Wales
Pygmalion programme
KLE/3/24 · Item · c.1900-c.1929
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Community Settlement Players
A Country Girl programme
KLE/3/22 · Item · 28 January 1907
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Operatic Amateurs
Iolanthe programme
KLE/3/21 · Item · 10 March 1909
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Operatic Amateurs
The Mikado programme
KLE/3/20 · Item · 21 October 1907
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Operatic Amateurs
Dorothy (1913) programme
KLE/3/2 · Item · 21 April 1913
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
San Toy programme
KLE/3/19 · Item · 12 February 1906
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

York Operatic Amateurs
KLE/3/18 · Item · 9 October 1911
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Operatic Amateurs
My Lady Molly programme
KLE/3/17 · Item · 19 November 1906
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Operatic Amateurs
Overture programme
KLE/3/16 · Item · 12 October 1925
Part of Kleiser family collection

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,

York Everyman Theatre
KLE/3/11 · Item · 1 April 1907
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
Merrie England programme
KLE/3/10 · Item · 16 April 1906
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
Highwayman Love programme
KLE/3/1 · Item · 2 March 1925
Part of Kleiser family collection

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

York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
Theatre programmes
KLE/3 · Series · 1897-1928
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

York Operatic Amateurs
KLE/2/6 · Item · 1872-1921
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

KLE/2/5 · Item · 1872-1908
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

KLE/2/1 · Item · 1824-1896
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

Friends of Rowntree Park
FRP · Fonds · 1948 - 2021

This collection includes records created and collected by the Friends of Rowntree Park. The collection includes meeting minutes and correspondence, and material relating to the refurbishment and redevelopment of Rowntree Park including material relating to a National Lottery Fund bid. The collection also includes photographs of park events, newsletters from the Friends of Rowntree Park, and material on the history of the park.

Friends of Rowntree Park
FFP · Collection · 1944-2012

Includes programmes for theatrical and musical performances in and around York, principally for choral music, light music, operas, and operettas. Many of the programmes relate to performances by amateur and community groups. These programmes were collected by Freda Freer during the course of her lifetime.

Information contained in each programme varies, but many of the programmes include some information about the society performing the production, information about the production itself, information about the performers and producers, lists of past performances by the society, lists of performances by other societies, and lists of other performances at the same venue.

Many of the programmes contain artwork on the covers and advertisements, in particular those for businesses based in York and for products and services relating to music and drama.

Freer; Freda PR (c1930s-2010s)