Collection GB 0074 ACC/2712/MBS - MILE END AND BOW SYNAGOGUE

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0074 ACC/2712/MBS

Title

MILE END AND BOW SYNAGOGUE

Date(s)

  • 1928-1976 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

0.2 linear metres

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

The Mile End and Bow Synagogue was formed in 1927, when it occupied the premises of the former Harley Street Congregational Chapel. It was admitted as a District member of the United Synagogue in 1927. In 1979 the building was sold and became a gurdwara.

Archival history

GB 0074 ACC/2712/MBS 1928-1976 Collection 0.2 linear metres Mile End and Bow Synagogue

The Mile End and Bow Synagogue was formed in 1927, when it occupied the premises of the former Harley Street Congregational Chapel. It was admitted as a District member of the United Synagogue in 1927. In 1979 the building was sold and became a gurdwara.

Deposited as part of a larger accession of material from the United Synagogue. The minutes (items 1-2) form part of the original deposit, while the registers (items 3-4) are part of an additional deposit.

Records of the Mile End and Bow Synagogue, consisting of minutes, a kethuba register [marriage contracts] and a register of donors to the Building Fund.

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/2712/MBS-1) and Synagogue records (ACC/2712/MBS-2).

Membership records are closed to public inspection. Other material is available 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. Cultural identity Jewish Religions Ancient religions Judaism Orthodox Judaism Religious groups Jews Ashkenazim Information sources Documents Marriage records Kethubot Architecture Buildings Religious buildings Synagogues Administration Organisation and management Religion Mile End and Bow Synagogue United Synagogue Bow Tower Hamlets London England UK Western Europe Europe Mile End

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Deposited as part of a larger accession of material from the United Synagogue. The minutes (items 1-2) form part of the original deposit, while the registers (items 3-4) are part of an additional deposit.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Records of the Mile End and Bow Synagogue, consisting of minutes, a kethuba register [marriage contracts] and a register of donors to the Building Fund.

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/2712/MBS-1) and Synagogue records (ACC/2712/MBS-2).

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Membership records are closed to public inspection. Other material is available 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

Level of detail

Dates of creation revision deletion

Language(s)

  • English

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