Burial Authorizations and Memorial Inscriptions of the United Synagogue's Cemetery at Willesden, UK
Extent and Medium
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Creator(s)
- United Synagogue (London, England)
Biographical History
The London Beth Din is a major department of the United Synagogue, the main Orthodox synagogue grouping in Britain, which was established by Act of Parliament in 1870. The United Synagogue has over 60 communities throughout London and encompasses the full spectrum of Orthodox community facilities including schools, Chadarim, Mikvaot (ritual baths), Chevra Kadisha (burial society), Batei Olam (cemetries) and Tribe (The Young United Syangogue).
Archival History
United Synagogue (London, England)
Acquisition
Records created by the United Synagogue’s cemetery at Willesden.The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Archives received the collection from the Beth Din (London, England) via the United States Holocaust Museum International Archives Project in May, 2011.
Scope and Content
Contains copies of the burial authorizations as well as abstracts of memorial inscriptions which make reference to the loss of a family member in Europe during World War II.
Conditions Governing Reproduction
Copyright Holder: United Synagogue (London, England)
Subjects
- World War 1939-1945--Atrocities--Europe.
- Willesden (London, England)
- Jews--England--History--History--20th century.
- Burial--England--History.
Genre
- Document