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Kleiser family collection
KLE · Collection · 1808-late 20th century

This collection comprises documents, correspondence, volumes, photographs and physical objects created by and relating to the Kleiser family, and related families (particularly the Cundall and Potter families), as well as to the Kleiser clock and watchmaking/jewelers/silversmiths business. . Much of the material relates to York and Yorkshire, but there are references to other national and international locations.
Includes notes in biro, which dates their creation to the mid to late 20th century, most likely pre-1989.

Kleiser; family
KLE/1 · Series · 2 January 1918- 28 January 1925
Part of Kleiser family collection

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.

KLE/2 · Series · c. 1863-late 20th century
Part of Kleiser family collection

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..

Kleiser; family
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.

'Fun of the Fayre' review
KLE/2/11 · Item · 7 August 1921
Part of Kleiser family collection

Newspaper clipping from unidentified newspaper with handwritten date, re a David Garrick comedy 'The Fun of the Fayre' at London Pavilion

KLE/2/4 · Item · 1872-1923
Part of Kleiser family collection

Lists of performances at York, Leeds. Bradford, Sheffield, Wakefield, Scarborough. Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hull, Birmingham , Liverpool, Harrogate and London. Lists plays by locations, venues, and playwright. Also lists of pantomimes.

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/2/6 · 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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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/3/33 · Item · July 1914
Part of Kleiser family collection

Brochure for re-opened Londesborough Theatre, Scarborough. Details of refurbishments and promise of performances by 'the very Highest Class of Variety Company' and use of building as a 'Picture House'. Includes photographs of new interior.

Londesborough Theatre, Scarborough
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
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
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
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
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/5/1 · Sub-series · 1911-1928
Part of Kleiser family collection

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).

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.