Collection GB 0074 ACC/2712/KTS - KENTON SYNAGOGUE

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0074 ACC/2712/KTS

Title

KENTON SYNAGOGUE

Date(s)

  • 1938-1969 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

0.1 linear metres

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

The first synagogue was established in the Harrow area in 1918 and became a district member of the United Synagogue in 1933. The Harrow and Kenton Synagogue was registered in Sheepcote Road in 1935. In 1946, the synagogue purchased 3, Vaughan Road, Harrow. At the same time, a second congregation was formed which established a synagogue in Kenton Park Avenue in 1948, and was affiliated to the United Synagogue in 1949.

From: 'Harrow, including Pinner : Jews', A History of the County of Middlesex: Volume 4: Harmondsworth, Hayes, Norwood with Southall, Hillingdon with Uxbridge, Ickenham, Northolt, Perivale, Ruislip, Edgware, Harrow with Pinner (1971), pp. 265 (available online).

Archival history

GB 0074 ACC/2712/KTS 1938-1969 Collection 0.1 linear metres Kenton Synagogue

The first synagogue was established in the Harrow area in 1918 and became a district member of the United Synagogue in 1933. The Harrow and Kenton Synagogue was registered in Sheepcote Road in 1935. In 1946, the synagogue purchased 3, Vaughan Road, Harrow. At the same time, a second congregation was formed which established a synagogue in Kenton Park Avenue in 1948, and was affiliated to the United Synagogue in 1949.

From: 'Harrow, including Pinner : Jews', A History of the County of Middlesex: Volume 4: Harmondsworth, Hayes, Norwood with Southall, Hillingdon with Uxbridge, Ickenham, Northolt, Perivale, Ruislip, Edgware, Harrow with Pinner (1971), pp. 265 (available online).

Deposited as part of a larger accession of material from the United Synagogue. The construction correspondence (item 1) forms part of the original deposit, while the kethuba register (item 2) is part of an additional deposit.

Records of Kenton Synagogue, consisting of correspondence about the construction of the synagogue, 1938; and a kethuba register [marriage contracts].

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: Synagogue records (ACC/2712/KTS-1) and membership (ACC/2712/KTS-2).

The kethubah register is closed to public inspection. Other material is available only by 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. Religions Ancient religions Judaism Orthodox Judaism Religious groups Jews Ashkenazim Information sources Documents Marriage records Kethubot Architecture Buildings Religious buildings Synagogues Construction engineering Building operations Building construction Jewish Cultural identity Administration Organisation and management Religion Kenton Synagogue Harrow and Kenton Synagogue United Synagogue London England UK Western Europe Europe Kenton Harrow Middlesex

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Deposited as part of a larger accession of material from the United Synagogue. The construction correspondence (item 1) forms part of the original deposit, while the kethuba register (item 2) is part of an additional deposit.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Records of Kenton Synagogue, consisting of correspondence about the construction of the synagogue, 1938; and a kethuba register [marriage contracts].

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: Synagogue records (ACC/2712/KTS-1) and membership (ACC/2712/KTS-2).

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

The kethubah register is closed to public inspection. Other material is available only by 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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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

Level of detail

Dates of creation revision deletion

Language(s)

  • English

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