AI English Translation, Pages 751-775
Baghdad, Jan. 18th, 1954. | Baghdad 1/18/1954
BAGHDAD JEWISH COMMITTEE | Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad
SUB: A REQUEST TO FURTHER MY | Subject - Request to join study abroad
EDUCATION ABROAD.
Gentlemen, | After greetings
According to your recent | With reference to your announcement dated
notice of eleventh January 954, as | 1/11/1954. Since I have the desire to join
you are intending to help one of the | study abroad at the expense of the endowment of the late
Parish to studdy abroad at the | Haim Rabbi Heskel, I list below the information
account of the late Haim Rabbi Heskel | requested and other details related to this
I would like to submit my petition | subject:
for your kind consideration:
I. Name : Ibrahim Subhi Heskel Rahmani | First - Requested Information:-
Address: House No. 13/17/1, Bustan El | Full Name - Ibrahim Subhi Heskel Rahmani
Khass, Bataween, Baghdad. | House Number - 13 / 17 / 1 - Bustan El Khass, Bataween
Telephone No. 5660 | House Telephone Number - 5660
Occupation: Teacher in Frank Iny | Profession - Teacher in Frank Iny Intermediate School
Intermediate school. | Number and date of the identity card for non-renunciation of Iraqi citizenship
non | 497 on 3/3/1952
Iraqi subject, bearing/de-nationalised | Date of birth - 9/25/1926 (Kirkuk)
certificate No. 497, dated, 3/3/1952.
Birth date, 25/9/1926, born in Kirkuk
Graduation certificates: | Graduation Certificates
A. Primary school certificate, | A- Primary school certificate 939 / 940
939/940, Haydariyah, Baghdad. | Al-Haydariyah School in Baghdad
B. Intermediate school certificate, | B- Intermediate school certificate 942 / 943
942/943, Sharkiyah, Mosul. | Al-Sharqiyah Intermediate School, Mosul
C. Secondary school certificate, | C- Secondary school certificate 944 / 945
944/945. Mosul. | Preparatory - Mosul -
D. License in Chemistry, 949/950, Higher | D- License degree in Chemistry 949 / 950
Teachers training College, Baghdad | Higher Teachers Training College - Baghdad
Profession: | Position after graduation
1. A teacher in the official Tikrit | 1- Teacher in the official Tikrit Secondary School for one
Secondary School for one year. | academic year from 11/5/950 until
According to the Ministry of | 9/30/1951 according to the order of the Ministry of Education
Education appointment No. 31873 | Number 31873 dated 11/5/1950
dated 5.11.1950. | 2- Teacher in Frank Iny Intermediate School as of
2. A teacher in Frank Iny School, | 10/1/951 until now.
Baghdad, staring on 1.10.51 until
now.
II. Personal Details: | Second - Details related to the subject
1. Being, myself, very ambitious to | 1- The reason that led me to request
continue my study and the only | joining the mentioned mission is the impossibility of
obstacle that hinder my procedure | completing my studies at my own expense, and what
is my unability to carry on this | is certain is that in the conditions of this endowment
proceeding on my own account being | there is room to assist such a request as that is
financially uncompetent. I do feel | one of the basic goals of the endowment.
sure that the ultimate goal of the
parish is to fulfil such case,
where the person is in need of her
help.
2. I feel sure that I am capable of | 2- The certificate I hold is (License in
such undertaking due to the fact | Chemistry) from the Higher Teachers Training College
that my getting this high certifi- | equivalent to a (B. A.) degree and accepted
cate mentioned is acceptable in all | with complete ease in all English universities
- 2 -
the British Universities | that the duration of study at the Higher Teachers' College
and where I can find no | is five years and that the first year of study
difficulty to go on with my | was in English as well as its sciences, a matter
study, as my 5 years of High | which would facilitate high-level study in
study did enable me to be | those universities, and the first year of
efficient enough to suit these | study at the college was named the Preparatory Year
Universities in the United
Kingdom.
3. As soon as I will graduate I | 3- And as soon as I complete my high studies in
will be back home, I will | the subject of Chemistry I will return to teaching in
come to my present teaching | the school where I am now and that this
post, to do my best for the | matter's benefit returns in the first degree to
children of our parish in the | this school.
same school, where I am now
and will be proud to serve my
countrymen as far as I had the
opportunity to further my
education.
students
4. In conclusion, as far as I did | 4- My service in the community schools
serve for three years in this | totaling three years is what gives me
school, which is the only | the preference in joining the mission
belonging of the same parish, | over those who have similar degrees
I do offer my self preferably | and circumstances.
than any other competent and
do feel that my circumstances
as and conginiality are quite
enough to proceed with my right
and just inquiry for grasping
the opportunity which I am so
much eager and willingly ready
to face the bright hoped carreer.
I do feel that you will consider | And I hope you look upon these points
my earnest desire to go on with | with kindness and consideration
my ambitious decision and kind | And with much thanks and respect
enough to give me this amazing
opportunity that would lead me
to feel so much satisfied and
grateful to you for my life-long.
With all my deep personal
concerns.
I remain, Gentlemen, | The obedient
Your obedient servant, | Ibrahim Subhi Haskel Rahmani
Ibrahim Subhi
Rahmani
A. Subhi ⟦illegible⟧
54/12/21
Number Sh/146/54
Date 21/12/54
To the Honorable Director of Frank Iny School
Subject: Studying abroad on the account of the liquidation of ⟦(H.C.E)⟧
After greetings
I, the undersigned Ibrahim Subhi Saqr Hani, a graduate of the Higher Teachers' Training College, request my nomination
to study abroad coming from the account of the liquidation of ⟦(H.C.E)⟧ as announced, and below is the required
information :-
1- Full name with father's name: Ibrahim Subhi Saqr Hani
2- Residential address with telephone number: House 12/27/7 - Bustan al-Khass - Karrada
Residential telephone: 5260
3- Address of the applicant's place of employment: Teacher at Frank Iny Intermediate School
4- Number and date of the civil registry identity card: Number 497 and date 2/2/1952
5- Year of birth of the applicant: 25 September 1923
Certificate | School | Academic years of graduation
Primary School Certificate | Al-Haydariya - Baghdad | 1939 - 1940
Intermediate .. .. | Al-Sharqiya - Mosul | 1942 - 1943
Preparatory .. .. | Preparatory - Mosul | 1944 - 1945
Higher Teachers' Training College | Higher Teachers' Training College - Baghdad | 1948 - 1949
7- After my graduation, I was appointed as a teacher at Tikrit Official Secondary School according to Administrative Order No. 20872
dated 5 November 949.
Then I was appointed as a teacher at Frank Iny Intermediate School from 1/1/1951 and I am still teaching there.
I attach herewith a photograph as requested.
With great respect
The Applicant
Ibrahim Subhi Saqr Hani
50 Fils
Ibrahim
21/12/54
Number: ⟦illegible⟧
Date: ⟦illegible⟧
To the Honorable Director of the Frank Iny School
Subject: Studying Abroad
Greetings:
I, the undersigned, Saleh Yusuf Ibrahim, a graduate of the College of Engineering, request to be nominated
to study outside the country at the expense of the H. H. David Waqf as announced, and below is
the required information.
(1) Full name with father's name: Saleh Yusuf Ibrahim
(2) Residential address with telephone number: Orfaliya - Saleh Yusuf - Telephone ⟦illegible⟧
(3) Place of employment of the applicant: Teacher at ⟦illegible⟧ School
(4) Number and date of the non-revocation identity card: 299 / 18 / 2 / 1952
(5) Year of birth of the applicant: 1929
(6) Certificates and Schools:
Certificate | School | Year
Primary School Certificate | Nasiriyah | 1939
" Intermediate | " | 1944
" Preparatory | " | 1946
Diploma from the College of Engineering | College of Engineering | 1950 - 1951
After my graduation, I was appointed as a teacher at ⟦illegible⟧ High School according to order ⟦illegible⟧
During my teaching at the school, I worked in engineering works ⟦illegible⟧
I have attached two photographs as per your request
Respectfully yours,
Saleh Yusuf
Number - ⟦21 / 12⟧
Date - ⟦28 / 12 / 52⟧
Baghdad on December 28, 1952
To the Honorable Director, Mr. Abdullah Obadia.
Subject: Study Mission to England
I am Naji Munshi Naji, born in 1934 and a resident of Bustan Mamo,
House No. 219 / 12 / 1 Baghdad. I work as an accountant at Khedhouri Ezra Meir
Lawee Co. Ltd., Telephone No. 87121 (Switchboard) - Accounting Department. My father's address:
Munshi Naji - Shorja - Hamdi Abd al-Usta shop, No. 765, dated 2/24/52.
I received my primary and intermediate education at the Albert David Sassoon School,
and I obtained the Intermediate School Certificate in 1949-1950 with a total score of (434)
out of six hundred. I also obtained the Brevet and Brevet certificates, then
I entered the Shamash Secondary School and obtained the Preparatory Certificate in
1951-1952, and my total score was 524 out of seven hundred marks. For information, I
obtained good marks in this exam in the subject of Mathematics, where my
grade was 96, and in the subject of Chemistry, which I wish to pursue further, 91 marks.
I also took the G.C.E. exam in June 1952 and passed in two subjects:
Chemistry and Physics.
I would be grateful if you would kindly accept me as one of the students of this mission for the subject of Chemistry.
Please accept my highest respect.
Your student,
Naji Munshi Naji
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ 12/5/51 ⟦illegible⟧ Iraqi Government
12/5/51
Administration of Al-Aqida Secondary School for Girls
Number 220
Date 12/1/51
Subject / School Transcript
To the College of Pharmacy
The student Victoria Shaul was one of our school students in the fifth scientific grade for the year 1947 - 1948
And she participated in the general examinations for preparatory studies for the mentioned year and passed them and obtained
the following grades, while her conduct was good.
Subject | Grade |
Arabic Language | 70 | Seventy
English Language | 75 | Seventy-five
Philosophy and Sociology | 68 | Sixty-eight
Physics and Mathematics | 69 | Sixty-nine
Algebra and Trigonometry | 71 | Seventy-one
Chemistry | 86 | Eighty-six
Biology | 50 | Fifty
Total | 489 | Four hundred and eighty-nine
Acting Principal of the Secondary School for Girls
True copy of the original
⟦signature⟧
12/1/51
Number - Sh - 56/15
Date - 21 / 12 / 56
Submission of application to join the mission
Name and Surname: Gladys Naji Houri
Residence Address: 7 / 1 / 147
Residence Phone Number: 91879
Guardian's Place of Work: Khan Al-Shabandar
Work Phone Number: 84967
Non-Drop Identity Number: 8
Identity Date: 2 / 4 / 1951
Year of Birth: 1936
School Certificates: Primary Certificate for the year ⟦illegible⟧ - 1948
at Adel Private School
Intermediate Certificate for the year 1951 - 1952
at Frank Iny School
Subject: Mathematics or Pharmacy according to your wishes
Gladys
21 / 12 / 1956
Sh / 125 / 53
53 / 12 / 21
53 / 12 / 20
To the Honorable Professor, Director of the Frank Iny School
After greetings,
I have learned that there is an intention to send a number of graduating students to study in England
for the coming year in September ⟦1954⟧ at the expense of the endowment of the late (H. E. David) <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> and I desired
to join it, and I have agreed to the conditions mentioned in the announcement. Here is the information that
you requested to review:
I hope for my acceptance <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> in this mission, and to you, sir, my highest respect.
Your obedient student
Albert Naji Berry
⟦signature⟧
Number - Sh / 52 / 147
Date - 21 / 12 / 52
Submission of an application to join the mission
Name and Surname: Khatoun Karmi ⟦Hakim⟧
Residential Address: Ras al-Qarya 15/1/25
Workplace address of the guardian: 15/1/25
Non-revocation identity number: 6200
Identity date: 11 / 2 / 952
Year of birth: 1936
Types of school certificates: Primary school certificate 1948 - 1949
In school Yes
Intermediate school certificate 1951 - 1952
In Frank Iny school
Subject: Mathematics
⟦She has been notified⟧
⟦Signature⟧
21 / 12 / 1952
To the Honorable President of the Israelite Community.
After greetings.
We attach for your Excellency our application regarding the scientific mission to England announced at the Community Presidency House
hoping that this request will receive your kindness and the kindness of the esteemed committee that will select in ⟦the wishes⟧.
I am a young man of twenty-four years of age, holding a preparatory school certificate from the
scientific branch for the year 1948, and I have a special inclination for medical and chemistry studies in particular, and I have practical experience for three
years in preparing medicines and analyses, and I also wish to complete specialized studies in chemistry, pharmacy
and biology.
Please accept, sir, the assurance of my highest respect.
The Petitioner
Victor Shaoul ⟦Akir Akir⟧
24 / 1 / 954
Address
Telephone No. 4988
House of Elias Ibrahim Dannous
Baghdad - Bataween
Submitted on 24 / 1 / 954
To the Presidency of the Respectable Jewish Community in Baghdad
In view of what was stated in your statement No. T/954/2262 dated 1/11/954 regarding the subject of dispatch to England to complete
higher studies, and since I have the strongest desire for that, I submit this request of mine, stating the required information in accordance with what was stated in
the content of the aforementioned statement.
1- Certificates
A- Preparatory school certificate from Shamash School in the year 948 / 1949, Scientific Branch.
B- Certificate from the College of Commerce and Economics in Baghdad in the year 949 / 1950.
2- Qualifications
I have previously studied the principles of commercial bookkeeping in both Arabic and English methods, and I held the position of accountant
for the British Supply Company for a period of two and a half years between 941 - 943, then I moved to the Railway Directorate
and held several accounting positions, the last of which was in the Railway Supply Department due to its close relationship with commercial matters, and
that was from March 1943 until September 1948.
In March 1951, the Baghdad Court of First Instance appointed me as an accountant for the mass of the bankrupt Edward Aboudi, and I have remained in this position
until now. In addition to that, and with the approval of the Sunni Sharia Court in Baghdad, I held the position of accountant for the estate of the late Al-Ani
from May 1952 until now, I still hold these two positions. During this work of mine, I held the position of accountant for the Trading
and Printing Company Limited for two hours daily from April 951 until 10/10/1952.
My study of commercial, civil, and financial laws and my performance of the liquidation tasks for the Bank of Edward Aboudi and the estate of the late Al-Ani, and by virtue of the connection
of these two positions to legal cases and lawsuits, I have gained extensive experience in all matters of legal, commercial,
and civil lawsuits, along with all related procedures in all other government departments, especially in financial departments such as accounting and fees.
Furthermore, the Baghdad Court of First Instance has repeatedly assigned me to audit some financial cases presented to it and submit reports on them.
Based on the above, my desire is to complete higher education in the subject of auditing and obtain a (Chartered Accountant) certificate
or in the subject of studying financial and economic sciences and specializing in them.
I am ready to provide all the required documents and certificates and all other evidence that the respected committee may deem necessary,
hoping that this request of mine will meet with your approval. Please accept my highest respect.
Submitted by
Nassim Saleh Meshaal
Accountant for the mass of the bankrupt Edward Aboudi and the estate of the late Al-Ani
1/17/1954
Address
Nassim Meshaal
At the office of lawyer Faeq Tawfiq
Kirkukli Land Building (Ahmed Agha)
Al-Amin Street - Baghdad
Third Grade
Subject: Financial Sciences
To the Honorable Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
With reference to the announcement posted on the bulletin board regarding sending students
to study in England, I submit this application of mine, hoping it will be considered with kindness:
Name: Shaul Moshi Shaker
Date of Birth: Year 1929
Education: Graduate of Shamash School 1945 / 1946 and graduate of the College of Commerce 1950/51
Preferred Subject: Completing my higher studies in Accounting, Economics, or Finance
In the event that there are no seats in these subjects, I prefer
higher studies related to Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry
for example, as I used to prefer these two subjects in my
preparatory studies.
General Information: After my graduation from Shamash School, I joined the ⟦illegible⟧ company
⟦illegible⟧ and I am still working there, as my studies
at the College of Commerce were in the evening.
With highest respects to your Excellency
Shaul Moshi Shaker
Signature ⟦signature⟧
1/19/1952
The certificates mentioned above are not attached to the application
Class: Third
Subject: Accounting or Financial Sciences
Mr. President
For respectful consideration
⟦signature⟧
Baghdad on 11 / 1 / 1954
⟦H. E. Da...⟧
⟦Head of the Jewish Community⟧
⟦Baghdad⟧
To the presence of the respected Head of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Presented to your Excellency
It has come to my attention that the Community's Board of Directors intends to send four
students belonging to this community to study at its expense in the higher institutes of England
And as I am one of the sons of the community and find in myself the competence and ability to continue my
higher studies as one of the four mentioned. I submit this request of mine, hoping for the favor of nominating me, with the presentation
that I am a graduate of the Iraqi College of Law for the year 950 / 951 and I have an extensive knowledge of the English language
And rest assured that if I am nominated, I will live up to your expectations in study and achievement, and finally the matter is entrusted
to the sound opinion of your council, and may you remain in respect.
⟦Goury Dally⟧
The Petitioner
Goury Shaoul Dally
Number - SH/ 140 / 54
Date - 21 / 12 / 53
To the Honorable Director of the Frank Iny School
I, Rachel Haron Shomaly, wish to join the beginner mission in September 1954
at the expense of the late H. E. David, noting that I have obtained acceptance at the University of
Luther in Iowa in the United States of America. These are the details required of me:
1) Full name: Rachel Haron Shomaly
2) Residence address and telephone number: Bataween 2/9/1, Telephone number 84892
3) Petitioner's work address: I do not have a job, I am studying externally
4) The student's guardian, full address, and telephone number: Moshe Haron Shomaly, Telephone 84852
5) Number and date of the petitioner's non-deprivation ID: 499 on 2/4/952 and another priority 150 on 2/5/52
6) Petitioner's birth year: 1929
7) Types of school certificates, names of schools attended, and graduation year: Preparatory study year 51 - 52 and Arabic subject in G.C.E
8) Type of job or place where the petitioner worked: ⟦line⟧
9) Subject in which the petitioner wishes to specialize: Chemistry, and my grade in the preparatory study exam (Baccalaureate) was 84
10) Attachments: A recommendation from ⟦the young developer⟧
The Student
Rachel Haron Shomaly
NAME OF CANDIDATES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER H.E. DAVID BEQUEST FOR OCTOBER, 1954
NAME OF CANDIDATE | DATE OF BIRTH | QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATE | SUBJECTS CHOSEN BY CANDIDATE STATED IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE | OTHER PARTICULARS ABOUT CANDIDATES TAKEN FROM THEIR SCHOOL RECORDS
(1) Mr. Edward Jacob Khmara | 1932 | 1) Matriculated Summer 1948 with first division pass in:- (1) English (2) Mathematics (3) French (4) Chemistry (5) Physics.
2) Passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary Education, Summer 1949 obtaining an average of 84%
3) Passed a Supplementary Matriculation Examination in January 1950, in:- (1) Classical Arabic (2) Mechanics and Hydrostatics (3) Advanced Mathematics (4) Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing.
4) Passed the Intermediate Arts Examination in July 1951 with the following results:- (1) Classical Arabic A (2) French A (3) Pure Mathematics B. | 1) History of Philosophy.
2) French
Candidate is ready to join any university in the United Kingdom, granting a degree. | Character : Good
Personality : Good
Ability : Quite able
Candidate has been working with the Khanaqin Oil Company, for the last five years, pursuing his studies individually at the same time.
(2) * Miss Clelia Joseph Dangour | 1935 | 1) Passed the Brevet Elementaire, Summer 1950.
2) Matriculated with an ordinary pass, Summer 1951 in:- (1) English (2) French (3) Arabic (4) Mathematics (5) Physics.
3) Passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary Education, Summer 1952.
4) Passed the G.C.E. Examination in Autumn 1952, in:- (1) German (ordinary Level) (2) Logic (ordinary Level).
5) Passed the G.C.E. Examination in Summer 1953, in:- (1) Pure Mathematics (Advanced Level) (2) French (Advanced Level) (3) Arabic (Advanced Level). | 1) Medicine.
2) Mathematics.
Candidate is ready to join any university in the United Kingdom, granting a degree. | Character : Very good
Personality : Good
Ability : Quite able
Candidate has been engaged since her graduation from the Secondary School 1952, in individual studies.
(3) * Miss Louise Israel Hay | 1935 | 1) Passed the Brevet Elementaire, Summer 1951.
2) Passed the G.C.E. Examination in 1952, in:- (1) English Language ⟦line⟧ (ordinary Level) (2) Physics ⟦line⟧ (ordinary Level) (3) Chemistry ⟦line⟧ (ordinary Level) (4) Pure Mathematics ⟦line⟧ (ordinary Level) (5) Arabic ⟦line⟧ (Advanced Level) (6) French ⟦line⟧ (Advanced Level)
3) Passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary Education, Summer 1953, obtaining an average of 87% | 1) Pharmacy
2) Chemistry
3) Medicine
Candidate is ready to join any university in the United Kingdom, granting a degree. | Character : Very good
Personality : Good
Ability : Quite able
(1) Candidate has been pursuing her studies individually since her graduation in June 1952.
(2) Applied recently for admission to Nottingham University, England for the academic year starting October 1954. Admission reply not yet received.
(4) Mr. Karim Abdullah Shamash | 1933 | 1) Passed the Brevet Elementaire, Summer 1949.
2) Matriculated with an ordinary pass, Summer 1951, in:- (1) English (2) French (3) Mathematics (4) Chemistry (5) Physics.
3) Passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary Education, Summer 1951, obtaining an average of 83%. | 1) Economics.
2) Civil Engineering.
Candidate is prepared to join any university in the United Kingdom, granting a degree. | Character : Very good
Personality : Good
Ability : Quite able
Candidate has been working with a Commercial Firm in Baghdad since his graduation from the Secondary School in June 1951.
* Note: Kindly note that it is the expressed wish of the girl candidates to be together in the same College, if possible, in case they have your approval of granting them the above Scholarships.
RABBI SASSOON KHADOURY
ACT. PRESIDENT
JEWISH COMMUNITY - BAGHDAD.
⟦illegible stamp with Arabic and English text⟧
Copy
The 1st Jan, 1954
To,
The President of the Jewish Community, Baghdad,
c/o Shammash School,
Baghdad.
Sir,
I am an Iraqi subject having 20 years of age, born in Baghdad,
on the 27th of December, 1933.
I have a very good knowledge of the English, French and Arabic
Languages. I passed the Matriculation Examination in June, 1950 in
the following subjects: English, Elementary Mathematics, French,
Chemistry, Physics, (Heat, Light & Sound), and the Brevet Elémentaire
which is a French degree, im May, 1949, and I finished my Secondary
School Education (Scientific Section) in June 1951, and was classed
as the first in my school- (Shammash Secondary School).
After my graduation I served as an accounts' clerk with Messrs.
Frank C. Strick & Co.Ltd., then I left them for a better job at Abdul
Hadi Al-Chalabi firm, which I still hold.
I like to complete my college education in the field of Economics
at the H.E. David Bequest, and here is some information about me:
1. Full Name: Karim Abdullah Shamash
2. Address : Baghdad - Battaween, House No.25D3/1/1
3. Number & date of my Non-denationalisation indentity card No.1141
of 6.4.1952.
Number & date of my fathers' Non-denationalisation identity No.1701
of 27.4.1952.
4. Certificates: The Matriculation Examination in June 1950, Le
Certificat d'Etudes Primaires in May 1947, The Brevet Elémentaire
in May, 1949 & the Secondary School Baccalaureate in June, 1951.
Yours Obediently,
Karim Abdullah Shamash.
Copy
c/o Khanaqin Oil Co., Ltd.,
Post Box No.103
BAGHDAD
IRAQ
25th December, 1953
The Principal,
Shammash and Frank Iny Schools,
Baghdad.
Sir,
Further to our verbal conversation, held in your office on the
22nd instant, I beg to offer myself as a candidate for an H.E. David
Fund scholarship to pursue my studies in the United Kingdom, and give
below the details asked for in the relevant Notification published on
the School's notice-board.
I am 21, being born in 1932.
At 16, in 1948, after spending four years at Shammash Secondary
School, I passed the London University Matriculation Examination (for
June), at which I was the only examinee from Baghdad who obtained a
First Division pass. The subjects I offered were:- English, Elementary
Mathematics, French, Chemistry, and Electricity and Magnetism.
I passed the Government Secondary School Examination (Science
Section) in 1949, obtaining an average of 84%.
In January, 1950, I passed a Supplementary Matriculation Examination
in a further four subjects: Classical Arabic, Mechanics and Hydrostatics,
Mathematics (More Advanced), and Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing.
In July, 1951, I passed the Intermediate Arts Examination in the
following subjects and with the following results:-
Classical Arabic | A
French | A
Pure Mathematics | B
My original intention, after passing the Intermediate, was to proceed
to the final B.A.(General) Examination in the same subjects. After due
deliberation, however, I found that such a choice of subjects would be
definitely out of joint, since it is obvious that Pure Mathematics does
not harmonize with French and Classical Arabic. For the sake of a better
synthesis, therefore, I decided to jettison the Mathematics subject and
instead to prepare for History of Philosophy, a subject which has no count-
erpart at the Intermediate. And, as a matter of fact, I am now half-way
through my correspondence studies for the final B.A.(Gen.), which I was
intending to sit in June, 1955, offering Classical Arabic, French, and
History of Philosophy.
It would therefore appear that, should I be accorded a scholarship
to resume my studies in the United Kingdom as from next October, I should
be able (subject, of course, to the approval of the University authorities)
to sit my final B.A.(Gen.) Examination in one academic year, i.e. in June,
1955, as originally planned; after which, I should be eligible to proceed
to higher degrees in either French or Philosophy.
Should the University authorities refuse to grant me such a permission,
a more time-saving alternative would be to proceed directly to the B.A.
Honours degree in either French or Philosophy, which would take 2 or 3 years
after which, I should wish to go in for the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in the
same subject, which would mean an additional 2 years.
I have discussed the above proposals with Mr Pearson, of the British
Council, Baghdad, who agreed that they are feasible and in conformity with
the standing regulations of the University of London. He considers that the
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University authorities may well be prepared to approve my sitting the
B.A.(Gen.) in one year, after giving me a test, but that it would be
unavailing to take up this question now. At any rate, this is by no means
a ticklish problem, since, as stated above, I always have the alternative
of proceeding directly to an Honours degree.
For the last five years I have been working in the Engineering
Department of the Khanaqin Oil Company Limited, Baghdad, My present
designation is In-Charge Progress and Planning; ability at self-expression
in English forms the staple part of this appointment, and for the last
five years I have been working away at improving and perfecting my know-
ledge of this language. I need hardly point out that, through my daily
contact with many Britishers during this long period, I have acquired an
excellent "feel" for both the spoken and the written language. I have a
genuine interest in linguistic studies, and should like to mention that,
apart from the above examinations, I completed in January, 1952, an advan-
ced correspondence course in Effective English from the Regent Institute,
London.
You will no doubt appreciate that my main aim in applying for this
scholarship is to get a chance for pursuing my studies to degrees higher
than the B.A., as it is clear that I can easily obtain the B.A. degree here,
on my own, without involving myself in so many difficulties. Therefore, in
case I am granted a scholarship, I consider it imperative to lay down the
proviso that I should be given a written promise to the effect that, if I
did satisfactory and promising work up to the B.A. Honours, my studies would
be financed for a further 2 or more years up to the Ph.D. degree, I hope
that you will have no objection to this, since in all probability, the whole
scheme would be completed within four years.
For your information, I hold Certificate of Non-Forfeiture of Iraqi
Nationality No. 1687 dated 27.4.1952, whilst my father, Mr Jacob Isaac
Khmara, who is prepared to act as my sponsor, holds Certificate No.1871
dated 30.4.1952.
I beg to remain, Sir,
Yours obediently,
Edward Jaccob Khmara.
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To The President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad, Esq.
Refering to your notice about the educational deputation to
England at the expense of the late H.E. David, I present my application,
answering your questions as required in your notice.
1. Name: Clelia Joseph Dangour
2. Address: House No. 1A/8/1 Battaween Street Victory Square, Baghdad, Iraq.
Telephone number: 3354
3. Guardian's Office address: Mr. Joseph M. Dangour Rawak Street, Khan Al-Boursa No. 2A/33 Baghdad, Iraq.
4. Number of the non-denationalisation card: 66, dated the 3rd February, 1952.
5. Birth: 1935
6. Qualifications:
The Iraqi Government Primary Education diploma: Alliance School for girls, June 1947.
Certificate d'Etudes: Alliance School for girls, May, 1948.
The Iraqi Government Intermediate Education diploma: Alliance School for girls, June 1950.
Brevet Elémentaire: Alliance School for girls, May 1950.
London University Matriculation: Shammash School June 1951, having obtained an ordinary pass in the following subjects: (1) English (2) French (3) Arabic (4) Mathematics (5) Physics.
The Iraqi Government Secondary Education diploma (Scientific Branch)
Shammash School, June 1952.
London University General Certificate of Education: November, 1952 in: Logic and German at Ordinary Level.
London University General Certificate of Education: June 1953 in: Pure Mathematics, French and Arabic at Advanced Level.
Subject I would like to study: First Choice: Medicine, second choice: Mathematics.
Clelia Joseph Dangour,
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Baghdad, 28th December, 1953.
Mr. The President of The Jewish Community, Baghdad.
c/o The Principal of Shammash and Frank Iny Secondary Schools,
Baghdad.
Dear Sir,
⟦line⟧ With reference to your notice about granting a scholarship for
study in England out of the fund of the late H.S.David, I hereby submit
my application for this scholarship and shall be obliged if you will
consider it favourably.
I give below the required information as set out in your notice:-
1. My full name is Louise Israel Hay.
2. My address is 25K9 Kard-El-Pasha, and my telephone number is 91605.
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3. My father works with Whinney Murray & Co. his telephone number is
6366.
4. My father's non-denationalisation certificate is numbered 643 and
dated 16.3.1952.
5. I was born in October 1935.
6. I studied in Lora Kadouri School up to the year 1951 when I passed
the Iraqi Government Intermediate Examination and had a total of
458 out of 600. During that same year, I sat for the french examina-
tion "Le Brevet Elementaire" and passed it. In the year 1952, I
sat for the G.C.E. exam. of the London University in six subjects.
French and Arabic advanced level, English, Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry ordinary level and passed in all of them. This is more
than what is required from a student to be admitted in any University
in England.
In summer 1953, I sat for the Iraqi Government Secondary Examina-
tion and passed in it obtaining a total of 605 out of 709. I was
the first among the students of the Shammash School and among the
girl students of all the girls' secondary schools in Iraq.
7. Since my graduation from the secondary school, I have been learning
English typewriting and bookkeeping.
8. I would like to continue my studies in Chemistry or Medecine.
I am ready to fulfill the second condition stated in your notice
which is to serve at the community institutions a period equal to that
of my studies abroad. I add here that I find I have a great aptitude
for teaching.
Hoping that my demand would be favourably considered by those
concerned. I remain Sir,
Yours faithfully,
Louise I. Hay.
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UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that
Karim Abdullah Shamash
matriculated in the University of London at the
June Examination in the year 1950, and was placed
in the Second Division, having satisfied the Examiners
in
English Elementary Mathematics
French Chemistry
Heat, Light and Sound
Sd/-
D. W. Logan
Principal.
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UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
This is to certify that
Edward Jacob Khamara
⟦matriculated in the University of London at the June⟧
passed the Intermediate Examination in
⟦Examination in the year 1948, and was placed in the⟧
⟦First Division, Arts having satisfied the Examiners in⟧
in the year 1951 as an External Student
French Chemistry
Electricity and Magnetism
30th January, 1952. (Sgd) C.E. Ball
External Registrar
⟦(Sgd) D.W. Logan⟧
⟦Principal⟧
C O P Y
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that
Edward Jacob Khamara
matriculated in the University of London at the June
Examination in the year 1948, and was placed in the
First Division, having satisfied the Examiners in
English | Elementary Mathematics
French | Chemistry
Electricity and Magnetism |
(Sgd) D.W. Logan
Principal
C O P Y
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that at the
January Matriculation Examination of the
University of London in 1950
Edward Jacob Khamara
having previously been registered as matriculated
in the University passed a supplementary Examination
in the following subjects
Arabic | Mechanics
Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing |
Mathematics (more advanced) |
(Sgd) D.W. Logan
Principal.
⟦UNIVERSITY OF LONDON⟧
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UNIVERSITY of LONDON .
GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION EXAMINATION .
THIS IS TO CERTIFY
that LOUISE ISRAEL HAY
sat for the above examination at Baghdad , Iraq
in the Summer of 1952, and attained the pass standard at the ⟦illegible⟧
Level indicated in the following five subjects :-
Pure Mathematics | Ordinary
Physics | Ordinary
Chemistry | Ordinary
French | Advanced
Arabic | Advanced
Signed on behalf of the University of
London
Secretary to the University Entrance
and School Examination Council