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IJA 3068

Student Folders with Photographs, Baghdadi Jewish Schools

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These are documents from the Baghdadi Jewish schools. Each folder contains individual student records including photographs, exam scores, and student certifications. Some student folders include admissions letters and correspondence with various government agencies relating to the student.

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Archive Reference
IJA 3068
Item Number
14345
Date
Approx. January 1, 1971 to December 31, 1980
Languages
Multiple Languages
Keywords
Annotation, Baghdadi Jewish Community, Chart, Chemistry, Correspondence, Directorate of Education, Eagle Crest, Education, Education Administration Headquarters of Secondary Schools, English Literature, Exam Records, File Folder, Form, Frank Iny School, French, General Certificate of Education Overseas, Handwritten, Ink Stamp, Letterhead, Literature, Mathematics, Menahem S. Daniel’s School, Ministry of Health, Non-Denationalization Number, Office of Assessment - Exams and Certifications, Office of Education – Baghdad, Office of General Citizenship, Office of General Enlistment, Office of the Civil Status of Eastern Karrada, Personal Letterhead, Photograph, Primary Education Certificate, Primary School, Revenue Stamp, School Material, Science, Secondary Education Certificate, Secondary School, Shamash Secondary School, Students, The British Council, Transcript, Travel, Typed, University of Cambridge, University of London

AI en Translation, Pages 151-175

Page 152

Ministry of Education
Iraq
« Secondary Education Document »
No: 000152
School Directorate: Shamash Private Preparatory School
Number /: 272 / ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 9 / 12 / 1971
Examination Number:
Photograph
x
⟦illegible⟧
Preparatory School
To / ⟦Committee for Higher Studies Admission⟧
The student ⟦Ali Tawfiq Hussein Alwani⟧ whose photograph is attached above is a student in the ⟦Fifth Scientific⟧ grade of our school
Entered the examination — for the year 1971 / 1972 and his result was — in the — round and obtained
the marks listed on the back, and based on his request we have provided him with this document.
1 - Admitted by virtue of Transfer Certificate No. 139 dated 22 / 8 / 1970 issued by ⟦Frank Iny Private Intermediate School⟧
in Baghdad Governorate
Entity to which the document is addressed | Its Number | Its Date | Document Type
Not provided |  |  |
3 - Grades failed, number of years failed, and reason for failure (illness or otherwise): None
4 - Subjects for which he required re-examination: None
5 - His conduct and regularity of attendance: Very Good
6 - Date of leaving school: Still continuing his studies
7 - Was he provided with a transfer certificate: No, except for this document
Shamash
Stamp
Preparatory School
Baghdad
School Clerk
⟦Suad Yaqoub⟧
School Principal
Suleim

Page 153

School of ⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧
Baghdad
School of ⟦...⟧
Subject | Fourth General Grade | Fifth Grade | Sixth Ministerial Grade
| Grade in digits | Grade in writing | Grade in digits | Grade in writing | Grade in digits | Grade in writing

Page 154

Ministry of Education
Iraq
« Middle School Document »
No.: 000139
School Management: Frank Eini Private Intermediate School
Ref /:
Date: / / 19
Examination Number:
Photograph
X
To / ⟦Preparatory School⟧ Management
The ⟦person attached⟧ whose photo is above is one of the ⟦third⟧ grade students of our school
He entered the ⟦General⟧ Examination for the year 19 / 19 and his result was ⟦Pass⟧ in the ⟦First⟧ attempt and he obtained
the grades listed on the back and based on his request we have provided him with this document.
1 - Admitted under the Transfer Certificate No. ⟦77⟧ dated 7 / 9 / 19 issued by school
in ⟦Baghdad⟧
The Entity to which the document is addressed | Number | Date | Document Type
2 - Documents previously provided. | | |
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
1978/8/26
3 - Grades failed, number of failing years, and reason for failure (illness or other): 0
4 - Subjects in which he completed (incomplete): 0
5 - His conduct and regularity of attendance: ⟦Good⟧
6 - Date of leaving school: ⟦1978/8/26⟧
7 - Was he provided with a transfer certificate.: Not provided
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils revenue stamp
School Clerk
School Principal
Republic of Iraq
National Defense
20 Fils revenue stamp

Page 155

( In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful )
School Directorate
Shamash Private Preparatory School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
Number: 744 / 71
Date: 1971/12/27
Announcement
Subject/ Student Disciplinary Action
In view of students Qutaiba Abdul Sattar Al-Dallal and Ali Tawfiq Allawi leaving the classroom
without permission during the fourth period on Sunday, December 26, 1971, the
school administration has decided to impose a warning penalty with a deduction of five marks from the conduct average of each of them.
This is with the knowledge that a student is considered to have failed his grade if more than
10 marks are deducted from his conduct average.
The Principal
A copy to /
The guardian of the two students
Personal file
Announcement board
⟦illegible⟧

Page 156

( In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful )
School Directorate
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
Number: 7744
Date: 12 / 27 / 1971
Announcement
Subject / Student Punishment
In view of the exit of students Qutaiba Abdul Sattar Al-Dallal and Ali Tawfiq Alawi from the class
without permission during the fourth period on Sunday, dated 12 / 26 / 1971, the school
administration has decided to impose a warning penalty with a deduction of five points from the conduct average of each.
Be advised that a student is considered to have failed his grade if a deduction from his conduct average reaches
10 ten or more.
The Principal
A copy to /
The respected student's guardian
Personal file
Bulletin board

Page 157

(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
School Directorate
(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
Shams Private School (Private)
Baghdad
Alawiya Al-Jadeeda
Telephone 91693
Number: SH / 105 / 72
Date: 10 / 23 / 1972
May
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Governorate / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith document number SH/385 dated 10 / 12 / 1972 belonging
to Ali Tawfiq Allawi for the purpose of authentication, with thanks and appreciation.
Samha Naseem Laila
The Director

Page 158

( In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful )
School Directorate
Shamash Private Preparatory School
Dr.
Sadiq Allawi
Tel. No. { Clinic 62995
Resid. 95431
The patient Terrence Adel is suffering from a cold
with a fever and he needs a rest for a period of
one day
⟦illegible signature⟧
20 / 1 / 1974
The first
1 / 1974 attached herewith and which
school, please be informed.
⟦illegible signature⟧
The Principal

Page 159

( In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful )
School Directorate
Shammash Private Preparatory School
Number: Sh / 158
Date: 29 / 10 / 1972
Recruitment Department / First Rusafa
Greetings.
We confirm to you that the document numbered Sh / 285 and dated 22 / 10 / 1972 attached herewith which
belongs to (Ali Tawfiq Hussein Ghulam) is issued by the administration of this school. Please be informed.
Please accept our highest respect
⟦signature⟧
The Director

Page 160

⟦illegible⟧
Baghdad
Ali Tawfiq Hussein Allawi
First Intermediate 67/68 | Second Intermediate 68/69 | Third Intermediate (Ministerial) 69/70
Arabic 74 | Arabic 59 | Arabic 74
English 74 | English 56 | English 84
Geography 70 | Geography 70 | Social Studies 64
History 76 | History 76 | Mathematics 81
Education 70 | Education 83 | Physics and Chemistry 89
Arithmetic and Algebra 66 | Arithmetic 95 | Biology and Health 68
Geometry ⟦illegible⟧ | Algebra 65 | Total 466
Science 78 | Geometry 60 | Average 77.6
Total 585 | Biology 58 | Rank 19
Participants 27 | Physics and Chemistry 61 |
Rank 6 | Total 683 |
Average 73.1 | Participants 29 |
| Rank 7 |
| Average 68.3 |
Fourth Scientific 70/71 | Fifth Scientific 71/72 | Sixth Scientific 72/73
Arabic 72 | Arabic 70 | Arabic 74
English 61 | English 50 | ⟦illegible⟧
Social Studies 71 | Mathematics 62 | Mathematics 78
Mathematics and Physics 50 | Botany 71 | ⟦illegible⟧
Chemistry and Biology 59 | Physics 63 | Physics 80
Total 313 | Chemistry 67 | Chemistry 80
Participants 27 | Total 384 | Total 467
Rank 7 | Participants 12 | Participants 12
Average 62.6 | Rank ⟦illegible⟧ | Rank 6
| Average ⟦illegible⟧ | Average 77.8

Page 161

( In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful )
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Alwiyah al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
Number: Sh / 254 / 72
Date: 19 / 6 / 1972
Civil Status Directorate
Karrada Sharqiya
We certify to you that Ali Tawfiq Hussain Allawi, born 1952
is one of the students of the sixth preparatory grade for the academic year
1972 / 1973, and based on his request, we have provided him with this letter.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦signature⟧
Samira Nassim Laila
Principal

Page 162

( In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful )
⟦Shamash⟧ Preparatory School (Private)
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91663
No: Sh / 70 / 73
Date: 27 / 6 / 1973
Directorate General of Nationality
Directorate of Travel
Greetings.
We certify that Ali Tawfiq Hussein Allawi is one of the students of the sixth grade preparatory
scientific section in our school and has participated in the general examinations for preparatory study
for this academic year 72 / 1973. This letter was provided based on his request.
Please accept our highest respect
Samha Naseem Lilo
Principal
⟦illegible⟧

Page 163

( In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful )
Shamash Preparatory School ( Private )
Baghdad
Al-Alawiya al-Jadida
Telephone 91663
Number: Sh / 256 / 73
Date: 27 / 6 / 1973
To the Recruitment Officer of First Rusafa
After greetings.
We certify that Ali Tawfiq Hussein Allawi is one of the students of the Sixth
Scientific Preparatory Grade in our school and has participated in the general examinations for preparatory
studies for this academic year 72 / 1973. This letter was provided
at his request.
Please accept our highest respect
Samha Naseem Laila
Principal

Page 164

( In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful )
Shamsh Preparatory School (Private)
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91663
Number: Sh/206/73
Date: 22 / 6 / 1973
To the First Rusafa Recruitment Officer
Greetings.
We confirm that Ali Tawfiq Hussein Allawi is one of the students of the Sixth
Preparatory Grade (Scientific) in our school and has participated in the general examinations for
preparatory studies for this academic year 72 / 1973. This letter was provided
based on his request.
Please accept the assurance of our highest respect
⟦illegible stamp⟧
Samha Naseem Laila
Principal

Page 165

Shamash Preparatory School (Private)          (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadidah
Telephone 91163
No: Sh / 257 / 73
Date: 27 / 6 / 1973
General Nationality Directorate
Travel Directorate
Greetings.
We certify that Ali Tawfiq Hussain Allawi is one of the students in the sixth preparatory grade
Scientific stream in our school and has participated in the general examinations for preparatory study
for this academic year 72 / 1973. This letter was provided at his request.
Please accept our highest respect
⟦illegible⟧
Samha Naseem Lilo
Principal

Page 169

I received from the management of Shamash Secondary School the
graduation certificate for preparatory studies belonging to
Sami Naji Cohen ⟦numbered⟧ 1972 and dated
12 / 8 / 1972
⟦stamp: Iraqi Coat of Arms⟧
⟦stamp: circular seal: Shamash Secondary School for Boys⟧
⟦signature⟧
Marcelle Daoud Yaqoub
On behalf of Sami Naji Cohen
8 / 9 / 972
⟦faint bleed-through text from underlying page:⟧
Republic of Iraq
Ministry of Education
Student Name
Student Date of Birth
Residential Address
Home Phone
ID Card Number
Date of Issue
Issuing Department
Guardian Name
Guardian Profession
Business Phone
Note:
The school management ⟦illegible⟧

Page 170

( 2 )
Student's address for the academic year 1971 / 1972
Name:
Student's birth year:
Student's place of birth:
Residence address:
Residence phone:
Name and address of place:
Guardian's profession:
Phone:
Non-commitment identity number:
Non-commitment identity date:
Last school attended:
Census book number:
Census book date:
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Republic of Iraq
Directorate of Education for the Governorate of
Baghdad / Rusafa
Section: Certificates
Number 48185
Date 2 / 9 / 73
To / General Directorate of Evaluation
and Examinations / Certificates Directorate
Subject / Graduation Certificates
Shamash Private Intermediate School
Number ⟦illegible⟧
Date ⟦illegible⟧
Baghdad
Your letter numbered 8438 on 27 / 8 / 1973
We confirm to you our receipt of the graduation certificates of Clara Khoshaba Zaya and Sami Naji Nasim, wishing
kindly to be informed, with appreciation.
Hassan Zaidan
For the Director of Education
Copy to / -
Administration of Al-Najah Private High School for Girls / Enclosing the graduation certificate of the student
Clara Khoshaba Zaya, wishing for it to be recorded in the register and handed over to her, please.
Administration of Shamash Private Preparatory School / Enclosing the graduation certificate of the student Sami Naji
Cohen, wishing for it to be recorded in the register and handed over to him, please.
Certificates
( Fawzi Al-Dulaimi ) / 1 / 9
Approved
Identity
Sami Cohen

Page 171

( 2 )
Student address for the academic year 1971/72
Name:
Student's year of birth:
Student's birthplace:
Residential address:
Residential telephone:
Name and address of workplace:
Student's guardian's profession:
Workplace telephone:
Non-objection ID number:
Non-objection ID date:
Last school attended:
Civil status record number:
Civil status record date:
Shamash Private Preparatory School
Baghdad
Al-Alwiya Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
Number: Sh / 287 / 72
Date: 16 / 8 / 1972
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Governorate / Rusafa
Greetings,
We are sending you the preparatory school graduation certificate
belonging to the student Sami Naji Nassim Cohen with
two photographs after we have taken the necessary action, with thanks and appreciation.
⟦illegible signature⟧
Najm Laila
The Principal
⟦illegible circular stamp⟧

Page 172

( 2 )
Student address for the academic year 1971 / 1972
Name:
Student's year of birth:
Student's birthplace:
Residence address:
Residence phone:
Name and address of place:
Student's guardian's profession:
Work phone:
Non-commitment ID number:
Non-commitment ID date:
Last school attended:
Identity book number:
Identity book date:
Shamash Private Primary School
Baghdad
Al-Alwiya Al-Jadida
Phone 91693
Number: Sh / 279 / 72
Date: 20 / 7 / 1972
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Governorate / Al-Rusafa
After greetings
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh / 404 / 72 and dated
20 / 7 / 1972 belonging to the student Sami Naji Nassim Cohen
for the purpose of certification with thanks and appreciation.
⟦signature⟧
S. Nassim Leila
Principal

Page 173

(2)
Student's address for the academic year 1971/72
Student's name :: Sami Naji Naseem Cohen
Student's birth year and mother's name :: 1955 - Lenny
Student's place of birth :: Baghdad / Iraq
Residential address :: Alwiyah, Al-Nidhal Street, Lot 482
Home phone ::
Name and address of the student guardian's place of work ::
Occupation of student's guardian ::
Work phone ::
Non-denaturalization identity number :: 297 / 198
Date of non-denaturalization identity :: 21 / 8 / 1968
Last school the student attended :: Frank Iny Intermediate School
Civil registry book number :: 81800
Date of civil registry book :: 12 / 12 / 1966

Page 174

Sami Naji Cohen
Second Intermediate 71/72
Arabic 90
English 92
Mathematics 94
Botany 94
Physics 95
Chemistry 91
Total 556
Rank 1
Participants 12
Average 92.7
Annual Effort Average
Third Intermediate 72/73
Arabic 81
English 87
Mathematics 100
Zoology 90
Physics 97
Chemistry 99
Total 574
Participants 12
Rank 1
Average 95.7

Page 175

First Intermediate 67 / 68 |  | Second Intermediate 68 / 69
Religion | 92 | Religion | 94
Arabic | 90 | Arabic | 88
English | 95 | English | 94
Mathematics | 94 | Mathematics | 66
Social Studies | 98 | History | 96
Education | 94 | Education | 99
Physics | 98 | Science | 66
Chemistry | 98 | Algebra | 96
Science | 90 | Geometry | 99
Total | 854 | Biology | 86
Rank | 1 | Physics and Chemistry | 97
Conduct | 28 | Total | 1044
Average | 94.9 | Rank | 1
|  | Conduct | 26
|  | Average | 94.9
Third Intermediate (Ministerial) |  | Fourth Preparatory Scientific
69 / 70 |  | 70 / 71
Religion | 92 | Religion | 90
English | 86 | English | 94
Social Studies | 87 | Social Studies | 87
Mathematics | 100 | Mathematics and Physics | 92
Health and Biology | 81 | Chemistry and Biology | 95
Physics and Chemistry | 99 | Total | 95
Total | 546 | Total | 458 | Excluding Religion
Rank | 2 | Rank | 1
Conduct | 45 | Conduct | 27
Average | 91 | Average | 91.6