Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1914-1942 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
0.2 linear metres
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Name of creator
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.
Repository
Archival history
GB 0074 ACC/2712/BXS 1914-1942 Collection 0.2 linear metres Brixton Synagogue
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.
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.
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.
Arranged in two sections: Membership (ACC/2712/BXS-1) and Synagogue Records (ACC/2712/BXS-2).
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.
Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.
English
Fit.
Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
For the Borough Synagogue see ACC/2717/BRS.
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).
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.
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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
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.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
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.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged in two sections: Membership (ACC/2712/BXS-1) and Synagogue Records (ACC/2712/BXS-2).
Conditions of access and use area
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.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
Language and script notes
English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
For the Borough Synagogue see ACC/2717/BRS.
Finding aids
Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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Rules and/or conventions used
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.
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English