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.

This series includes a variety of items and documents which are apparently connected with the Kleiser family. it includes a lock of human hair, assorted cards and tickets, postcards, handwritten notes, cigar boxes, a book, a copy of an Act regarding playhouses, a travel brochure, an envelope, and pages from a periodical. KLE/7/11 - Kursaal Travel Brochure - is written in French.

4 calling/visiting cards for Mrs C J (Lilian) Kleiser of 30 Portland Street. Husband of Cuthbert Joseph Kleiser. Maiden name Cundall.

Membership card for Mr C Kleiser.

Notice of auction of shop and dwelling-house of Mr W Boddy at 22 Parliament Street, which became the premises of the Kleier shop.

Death notice for John Henry Klesier who died at York City Asylum.

Marriage certificate for Andrew Kleiser and Hannah Potter at Roman Catholic Chapel, Little Blake Street York

Passport of Lilian Kleiser nee Cundall. Includes French visa 1926. Issued 1928, expired 1931.

Newspaper clipping regarding a gas explosion on Parliament Street near the Kleiser shop at 22 Parliament Street, in which C J Kleiser suffered facial burns. Clipping attached to back of a Kleiser trade card, with handwritten date '1892'.

Large poster regarding the jewellery robbery at Kleiser's on 20 Feb 1876. Asking pawnbrokers and silversmiths to examine their stocks for stolen items. C36" x 18".

Notes on the history of the Kleiser business and its employees.

Notes on birth, marriage and death dates of various members of the Kleiser family, and family relationships. Includes calculations of ages.

Note of addresses connected to the Kleiser and Cundall families, including Micklegate, Black Swan on Peasholme Green, Fishergate, Stonegate, and Church Street.

Notes on the births of various members of the Kleiser family - very precise, down to the time of birth.

Notes on the births of various members of the Potter family, and of Andrew and Jane Kleiser.

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

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

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.

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.

Account/bank book in name of Cuthbert J Kleiser, with York City County Banking Company Limited.

Financial documents relating to the Kleiser business and personal finances of members of the Kleiser family.

Financial, legal, and personal and family documents relating to the Kleiser famly and business. Includes Wills and Probate, leases, and deeds; financial documents; and notes.

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

Letter to Mr Kleiser from Benjamin Matthins of Birmingham with news of weather and family.

Postcard sent to a 'Kleiser' with sketch of 'Prince Bismarck' on one side.

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.

Letter to 'Father' from his son [Louis] Cyril who is on holiday in Bridlington. Sharing what he has been doing. Letter addressed to 'J' Kleiser.
NOTE: This letter contains offensive terminology.

Letter from unidentified sender to Joseph Kleiser & his wife congratulating their son, Cyril on his promotion.

Letter to 'Dear Cousin' from George Pool of Bradford. Enquires after Kleiser's health and hopes he is better. George's wife has been unwell, and their income is limited. Wishes C.J. would 'tell Louis (Kleiser) to help.'

Letter addressed to 'My dear Cousins' Mr and Mrs C.J. Kleiser, sent from Edinburgh. Enquiring whether any of the family are coming to Edinburgh/Scotland as she is getting married on 30th June and would like Mr Kleiser to give her away. Discusses wedding plans and enquires after 'Cousin Louis (Kleiser)'.

Letter to 'Dear Old Boy'. Expressing sympathy re 'the agonizing time you have had.' Would be delighted to see Kleiser at Norwich or Workington, discusses benefits of a visit. Mentions Cyril (Kleiser) and his interest in trains. Updating on personal news. Thanks Kleiser for sending photograph and book.

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.

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.

Black and white photographic portraits of the Richardson family and Potter family. Includes Louisa Potter (who later became Mrs Richardson), and Dixon Potter. Dixon Potter was the brother of Hannah Potter who married Andrew Kleiser. His Will and Probate are included in this collection, see KLE/6/3/7. The Richardsons were connected to the Potters by marriage.

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.

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'

Black 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.

Black and white photo-postcard showing area of York Cemetery. 'Fulford Rd. The Cemetery' printed on front. No date provided.

Black and white photograph on cardboard backing. Captioned 'Farmed by Luke Cundall circa 1881-1888: Mowthorpe Farm near Harkness.'

Mounted black and white photograph of a house with two women and a man stood in the doorway. Captioned 'Little Ouseburn'. No date provided.

Black 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.

Black and white photograph depicting a two-storey house in a rural area - field and trees around. No date or captions provided.

Sepia photograph on cardboard backing, captioned 'Lock Shiel of Prince Charles' (Scotland).

Sepia photograph on cardboard backing, captioned 'Dark Mile and Loch Ankaig' (Scotland).

Sepia photograph on cardboard backing, captioned 'Falls of Kaig' (Scotland).

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

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.

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.

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.

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..