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

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

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.

Programme for performance of The Emerald Isle by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, in aid of York County 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 Pirates of Penzance, by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, in aid of York Hospital, 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 H.M.S. Pinafore by York Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, at York Theatre Royal.

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

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.

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

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