IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 0074 ACC/2712/DNS
Held at: London Metropolitan Archives
Title: DALSTON SYNAGOGUE
Date(s): 1877-1966
Level of description: Collection
Extent: 0.6 linear metres
Name of creator(s): Dalston Synagogue
CONTEXT
Administrative/Biographical history:
Dalston Synagogue opened in Colveston House, Ridley Road, in 1874. It later moved to a purpose built building in Mildmay Road. The synagogue was admitted as a Constituent member of the United Synagogue in 1885. North London Synagogue merged with it in 1958, and it amalgamated with Stoke Newington Synagogue in 1967.
CONTENT
Scope and content/abstract:
Records of Dalston Synagogue, consisting of minutes, cash book and registers of kethubot [marriage contracts] and chalitzah.
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:
Records arranged in two series: Membership (ACC/2717/DNS-1) and Synagogue Records (ACC/2717/DNS-2).
Conditions governing access:
Kesubah and chalitzah registers are closed to public inspection. Other material is available for consultation only by 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 minutes and financial records (items 1-6) form part of the original deposit, while the registers of kethubot and chalitzah (items 7-12) are part of an additional deposit.
ALLIED MATERIALS
DESCRIPTION NOTES
Date(s) of descriptions: Description prepared in March 2010.