Verification Certificates; Financial Assistance Requests; Correspondence and Newspaper Clippings about Anti-Jewish Sentiments in Iraq
View interactive document pageThese are documents from the Baghdadi Jewish community. The item includes a handwritten grade book, birth and marriage certificates, and correspondence regarding requests for financial assistance from Iraqi Jewish charitable organizations. One letter is from a father requesting financial assistance from a university and the President of the Jewish Community confirming these issues. The item also contains many newspaper clippings and correspondence regarding increasing anti-Jewish sentiments and sectarianism in Iraq.
2292 June 16, 941 Certificate Based on the marriage certificate number 394, we hereby confirm that Mr. Nouri Salim son of Haskeel Moshi Yazdi, known by the name Salim son of Haskeel, married in Baghdad Miss Salima daughter of Mordechai son of Haskeel Halawiyah on September 14, nineteen hundred and thirty-two; ⟦for⟧ Head of the Community
2291 Baghdad 16th June 1941. Birth Certificate. In accordance with testimonials presented, we hereby confirm that Mr. EDWARD YUSUF ABOODI was born in Baghdad in the year 1908 ( nineteen hundred & eight A.D. ) Number On behalf of President The Jewish Community, Baghdad. Based on the documents submitted, we confirm ⟦that⟧ that Mr. Edward Yusuf Aboodi was born in Baghdad in the year 1908 President of the Jewish Community Baghdad
Military Service Book Year 1941 Serial Number 72 Corps Name: Karrada Al-Sharqiya Name, Father's Name and Surname - Edward Youssef Manouh, Stature: White complexion, Blue eyes On his right cheek a mole Date of birth 1908 Neighborhood and house number: Bataween ⟦...⟧ Profession - Merchant True copy of the original ⟦illegible⟧ 14/1/941
Baghdad 16 / 6 / 1941 His Excellency the Head of the Jewish Community, Respected Baghdad After greetings, We inform Your Excellency that according to our information Mr. Edward Yusuf Abboudi was born in Baghdad in the year 1908. For this reason, we have signed below. Witness ⟦illegible⟧ Yusuf Shaul Khazzama Edward Yusuf ⟦M. Cohen⟧
⟦Baghdad⟧ 2290 16 June 941 Certificate Based on the marriage certificate numbered 209, we hereby certify that Mr. Heskel Naji, known as Heskel son of Faraj Nissan, married in Baghdad Miss Regina daughter of Shimon son of Yusuf on April 2, the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one; ⟦Salwa⟧ Head of the Community
2289 Baghdad., 16th. June 1941 Birth Certificate In accordance with testimonials presented, we hereby confirm that Miss STELLA SALEH SOLOMON was born in Baghdad in the year 1927 (Nineteen Hundred & Twenty Seven A.D.) Based on the presented documents, we hereby certify that Miss Stella Saleh Shlomo was born in Baghdad in the year 1927 on behalf of President The Jewish Community Baghdad President of the Jewish Community Baghdad ⟦signature⟧
Number Nationality Number That Estella daughter of Saleh, being a holder of Iraqi nationality and registered in the population register, has been given this copy on August 21, 1947 Name and Surname: Estella daughter of Saleh Date and Place of Birth: 1927 Baghdad Father's Name: Saleh Mother's Name: Rahma Religion: Mosaic ⟦Profession⟧: - Province: Baghdad District: - Sub-district: - Neighborhood or Village: Al-Sinak House Number: 40 / 222 Type of Residence: House True Copy of the Original ⟦signature⟧ 1947/9/16
2288 Baghdad, 16th. June 1941 Birth Certificate In accordance with testimonials presented, we herely confirm that Mr. SALEH SOLOMON was born in Baghdad in the year 1895 (Eighteen Hundred & Ninety Five A.D.) He Based on the documents presented, we confirm that Mr. Saleh Shlomo was born in Baghdad in the year 1895 ⟦lost⟧ President The Jewish Community Baghdad President of the Jewish Community Baghdad
Number 1211 Census Inspection That Saleh bin Louis, being a holder of Iraqi nationality and registered in the census record in ⟦all⟧ of this book on August 25, 1928 Name and Surname: Saleh Date and place of birth: 1895 Baghdad Father's name: Louis Mother's name: Saleh Religion: Mosaic Profession and whether he reads and writes: Real estate agent Yes Is he married and has a wife and children: Married Eye color: Narcissus Face color: White Permanent distinguishing marks: None Governorate: Baghdad District: ⟦...⟧ Sub-district: ⟦...⟧ Neighborhood or village: Al-Senak Housing number: 4/23 M Type of property: House True copy of the original ⟦Signature⟧ 12/2/28
2289 Baghdad, 16th. June 1941 Birth Certificate In accordance with testimonials presented, we hereby confirm that Mr. EMILE SALEH SOLOMON was born in Baghdad in the year 1924 - (Nineteen Hundred & Twenty Four A.D.) Based on the documents presented to us we confirm that Mr. Emile Saleh Shalom (Solomon) was born in Baghdad in the year 1924. ⟦illegible⟧ President The Jewish Community Baghdad President of the Israelite Community ⟦Shareholder⟧
Passport Number: 2 Bearer's Name: Emil Saleh Shlomo Nationality: Iraqi by birth Profession: Student Place and Date of Birth: Baghdad 1924 Permanent Residence: Baghdad Height: 1 meter ⟦70⟧ centimeters Eye color: Hazel Hair color: Chestnut Distinguishing mark: Scar on the right cheek Issued in Cairo on April 22, 1940 This old passport, numbered 1051, was issued in Baghdad on the second day of April ⟦1938⟧ by the Passport Officer Certified True Copy ⟦signature⟧ 14/2/24
2285 Baghdad 16th June 1941. Birth Certificate. In accordance with testimonials presented, we hereby confirm that Mrs. REGINA SALEH SOLOMON daughter of SASSOON DANIEL was born in Baghdad in the year 1896 ( eighteen hundred & ninety six A.D ) In accordance with the documents presented, we confirm that Mrs. Regina Saleh Shlomo daughter of Sassoon Daniel was born in Baghdad in the year 1896 ⟦at⟧ President The Jewish Community, BAGHDAD. President of the Israelite Community Baghdad
Based on our information, we certify that the individuals whose names are listed below were born in Baghdad on the dates listed opposite each of them :- Mr. Saleh Shalhoub, year 1895 Mrs. Regina Saleh Shalhoub (daughter of Sassoon Saleh Daniel), year 1896 Miss Stella Saleh Shalhoub, year 1927 Mr. Emil Saleh Shalhoub, year 1924 Accordingly, we signed in Baghdad on 16 June 947 Residents of Bab Al-Agha district | Residents of Taht al-Takya district Ezra Meir | Munshi Baruch | Shlomo
2285 Baghdad 15th June 1941. Birth Certificate. In accordance with testimonials presented, we hereby confirm that Mr. GOURGI son of EZRA RABIE was born in Baghdad in the year 1897 (eighteen hundred & ninety seven A.D.). Based on the documents presented to us, we confirm that Mr. Gourgi son of Ezra Rabie was born in Baghdad in the year 1897 on behalf of President The Jewish Community, Baghdad. President of the Israelite Community Baghdad
Number 22709 Census Booklet Since Kohi Rabi' bin Ezra possesses Iraqi nationality and is registered in the Census records, this booklet was issued to him on 28 / 8 / 933 Name and Surname: Kohi Rabi' Date and Place of Birth: Baghdad - 1897 Father's Name: Ezra (Deceased) Mother's Name: Masouda (Deceased) Religion: Mosaic Profession and Location: Completed Merchant Reading and Writing: Educated Is he delegated: ⟦delegated⟧ Eye Color: Narcissus (Dark Brown) Face Color: Wheatish Permanent Distinguishing Mark: None Liwa (Province): Baghdad Qada (District): ⟦-⟧ Nahiyah (Sub-district): ⟦-⟧ Quarter or Village: Ras al-Qarya Residence Number: 44 / 77 Type of Residence: House True copy of the original ⟦illegible⟧ 15 / 6 / 933
2282 Baghdad 15th June 1941. Birth Certificate. In accordance with testimonials presented, we hereby confirm that Mrs. ELIZA daughter of MEIR DAOUD was born in Baghdad in the year 1911 ( nineteen hundred & eleven A.D, ) Based on the presented documents we confirm that Mrs. Eliza daughter of Meir Daoud was born in Baghdad in the year 1911 ⟦President of the Jewish Community⟧ ⟦in Baghdad⟧ President The Jewish Community, Baghdad. ⟦usk⟧
Number 22725 Census Department The aforementioned Shamim Radour, because she possesses Iraqi nationality and is registered in the record Census ⟦...⟧ ⟦Name⟧ ⟦Father's Name⟧ ⟦Mother's Name⟧ ⟦Date of Birth⟧ ⟦Profession⟧ ⟦Residence Number⟧ ⟦Date of Residence⟧ ⟦Page Number⟧ ⟦Record Number⟧
Specifically for Gourji Bin Ezra Rabi, born in Baghdad, and his birth date is 1897, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven AD, and his wife Elise, daughter of Meir Daoud, her birth date is 1911, one thousand nine hundred and eleven AD, and their nationality is Iraqi. For clarification, we have issued this paper of testimony, written on 15 / 6 / 1941 Mukhtar of Mahalla Hanoun IRAQ POSTAGE 40 FILS 40 Fils 6/15 Witness Haroun Youssef ⟦Hazqa⟧ Witness ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ From the ⟦...⟧
2283 Baghdad 15th June 1941. Marriage Certificate. In accordance with the Marriage Contract No. 312 we hereby confirm that Mr. Yusuf Gourgi son of Ezra Rabie known as COURGI EZRA RABIE married Miss Serah known as ELIZA daughter of MEIR DAOUD MEIR in Baghdad on the 4th day of April 1930 ( nineteen hundred & thirty A.D.) Based on the marriage document numbered 312 we hereby confirm that Mr. Yusuf Gourgi son of Ezra Rabie known as Gourgi Ezra Rabie has married Miss Serah known as Eliza daughter of Meir Daoud Meir in Baghdad on the date 4 April 1930 AD ⟦President⟧ President The Jewish Community, Baghdad. President of the Israelite Community Baghdad
228.2 Baghdad 15th. June 1941 Birth Certificate In accordance with testimonials presented, we hereby confirm that Miss SYLVIA GOURGI HAIM was born in Baghdad in the year 1925 - (Nineteen hundred & Twenty Five A.D.) Based on the documents presented, we hereby confirm that Miss Sylvia Gourgi Haim has been born in Baghdad in the year 1925. ⟦ust⟧ President The Jewish Community., Baghdad President of the Israelite Community Baghdad
⟦2281⟧ Baghdad 15th. June 1941 Birth Certificate In accordance with testimonials presented, we hereby confirm that Mr. SELIM GOURGI HAIM was born in Baghdad in the year 1929 - (Nineteen hundred & twenty nine A.D.) Based on the documents presented, we hereby confirm that Mr. Selim Gourgi Haim was born in Baghdad in the year 1929. ⟦Makhlouf⟧ President The Jewish Community Baghdad President of the Mosaic Community Baghdad
Civil Status Record That Salim son of Cohen, by virtue of possessing Iraqi nationality and being registered in the old civil status record of Baghdad, page ⟦11/14⟧ dated ⟦8/14⟧ year Name and Surname: Salim Date and place of birth: 1929 - Baghdad Father's name: Cohen Mother's name: Rachel Religion: Mosaic Profession and literacy: Student - Yes Place of residence: Eye color: Hair color: Distinguishing mark: Liwa (Province): Qadaa (District): Baghdad Nahiyah (Sub-district): Neighborhood or village: Al-Sinak Residence number: Residence type: House ⟦Signature⟧ True copy of the original ⟦Signature⟧ ⟦15/2/47⟧
No. 2280 Baghdad 15th. June 1941 Birth Certificate In accordance with testimonials presented, we hereby confirm that Mr. GOURGI ABRAHAM HAIM was born in Baghdad in the year 1892 -- (eighteen hundred ninety two A.D.) Based on the documents presented, we hereby confirm that Mr. Gourgi Abraham Haim was born in Baghdad in the year 1892. on behalf of President The Jewish Community Baghdad President of the Jewish Community Baghdad