Collection GB 0074 ACC/2712/DNS - DALSTON SYNAGOGUE

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0074 ACC/2712/DNS

Title

DALSTON SYNAGOGUE

Date(s)

  • 1877-1966 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

0.6 linear metres

Context area

Name of creator

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.

Archival history

GB 0074 ACC/2712/DNS 1877-1966 Collection 0.6 linear metres Dalston Synagogue

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.

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.

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.

Records arranged in two series: Membership (ACC/2717/DNS-1) and Synagogue Records (ACC/2717/DNS-2).

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.

Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.

English

Fit.

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

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.

Description prepared in March 2010. Ancient religions Judaism Orthodox Judaism Financial records Religious groups Jews Ashkenazim Information sources Documents Marriage records Kethubot Architecture Buildings Religious buildings Synagogues Religions Jewish Cultural identity Administration Organisation and management Religion Dalston Synagogue United Synagogue Dalston Hackney London England UK Western Europe Europe

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

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.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

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.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

Records arranged in two series: Membership (ACC/2717/DNS-1) and Synagogue Records (ACC/2717/DNS-2).

Conditions of access and use area

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.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Finding aids

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

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Existence and location of originals

Existence and location of copies

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Description control area

Description identifier

Institution identifier

London Metropolitan Archives

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.

Status

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Dates of creation revision deletion

Language(s)

  • English

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