IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 0074 ACC/2712/RC
Held at: London Metropolitan Archives
Title: ROTH CATALOGUE MISCELLANEOUS
Date(s): 1800-1890
Level of description: Collection
Extent: 0.47 linear metres
Name of creator(s): Various
CONTEXT
Administrative/Biographical history:
Cecil Roth (1899-1970), Jewish historian, compiled a report and catalogue on the archives of the United Synagogue and its predecessor synagogues in 1930. A copy of the catalogue is available within this collection (reference ACC/2712/13/01/50).
CONTENT
Scope and content/abstract:
The records within this section comprise those items which do not technically belong within the United Synagogue or its member synagogues or related charities and societies. They consist largely of trading accounts of various Jewish merchants, and accounts of the Beth Hamedrash, Chief Rabbi and small Jewish bodies.
PLEASE NOTE: Records can only be accessed with the written permission of the depositor. Contact the Chief Executive, United Synagogue.
ACCESS AND USE
Language/scripts of material: English
System of arrangement:
Arranged in two sub-series: General (ACC/2712/RC/001-006) and Commercial Accounts (ACC/2712/RC/007-011).
Conditions governing access:
These records are only available for consultation by written permission of the United Synagogue's Chief Executive.
Conditions governing reproduction:
Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.
Physical characteristics:
Fit.
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. These items were part of the original deposit.
ALLIED MATERIALS
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
Date(s) of descriptions: Description prepared in March 2010.