IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 0074 ACC/2712/BKS
Held at: London Metropolitan Archives
Title: BARKING SYNAGOGUE
Date(s): 1947-1948
Level of description: Collection
Extent: 0.05 linear metres
Name of creator(s): Barking Synagogue
CONTEXT
Administrative/Biographical history:
A synagogue had been constructed at Heath Street in Barking by 1926. It was bought as part of a redevelopment scheme in 1939, after which the congregation met in various temporary buildings until amalgamation with Becontree Synagogue (previously an Associate member) in 1948. Barking synagogue was admitted as an Affiliated member of the United Synagogue in 1947; the combined synagogue retained Affiliated status.
CONTENT
Scope and content/abstract:
Records of Barking Synagogue, consisting of an account book.
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:
Records arranged in one series: Synagogue records (ACC/2712/BKS/001).
Conditions governing access:
This document is closed to public inspection.
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.
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
Rules or conventions: 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.
Date(s) of descriptions: Description prepared in March 2010.