BRIXTON SYNAGOGUE
Identity Statement
Reference code(s) | : GB 0074 ACC/2712/BXS |
Held at | : London Metropolitan Archives Click here to find out how to view this collection at https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lma › |
Full title | : BRIXTON SYNAGOGUE |
Date(s) | : 1914-1942 |
Level of description | : Collection
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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 & 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.
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
Archivist's note:
Rules or conventions:
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
Date(s) of descriptions:
Description prepared in March 2010.
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