IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 0074 ACC/2712/BXS
Held at: London Metropolitan Archives
Title: BRIXTON SYNAGOGUE
Date(s): 1914-1942
Level of description: Collection
Extent: 0.2 linear metres
Name of creator(s): Brixton Synagogue
CONTEXT
Administrative/Biographical history:
Brixton Synagogue was admitted as a Constituent member of the United Synagogue in 1913. A new building was constructed in Effra Road in 1921. Borough Synagogue became a part of this synagogue in 1961. The Synagogue subsequently joined with others to form the new South London Synagogue in Leigham Court Road.
CONTENT
Scope and content/abstract:
Records of the Brixton Synagogue, consisting of financial records, photographs and a kethuba [marriage contract] register.
PLEASE NOTE: Records can only be accessed with the written permission of the depositor. Contact the Chief Executive, United Synagogue.
ACCESS AND USE
Language/scripts of material: English
System of arrangement:
Arranged in two sections: Membership (ACC/2712/BXS-1) and Synagogue Records (ACC/2712/BXS-2).
Conditions governing access:
Kethubah registers are closed to public inspection. Other material is available for consultation only with the written permission of the United Synagogue's Chief Executive.
Conditions governing reproduction:
Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.
Physical characteristics:
Fit.
Finding aids:
Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Archival history:
Immediate source of acquisition:
Deposited as part of a larger accession of material from the United Synagogue. The financial records and photographs (items 1-3) form part of the original deposit, while the kethuba register (item 4) is part of an additional deposit.
ALLIED MATERIALS
Related material:
For the Borough Synagogue see ACC/2717/BRS.
Publication note:
For further information please consult the LMA Information Leaflet: "Records of the Anglo-Jewish Community at London Metropolitan Archives"; available to download here: http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Records_and_archives/Visitor_information/free_information_leaflets.htm (URL correct Feb 2010).
DESCRIPTION NOTES
Date(s) of descriptions: Description prepared in March 2010.