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IJA 2749

Student Folders with Photographs, Baghdadi Jewish Schools

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These are documents from the Baghdadi Jewish schools. The documents consist of individual student records including photographs, exam scores, student certifications, admissions forms, doctor’s notes, and correspondence regarding student affairs.

Metadata

Archive Reference
IJA 2749
Item Number
2573
Date
Approx. January 1, 1941 to December 31, 1950
Languages
Arabic
Keywords
Chart, Shamash Secondary School, Revenue Stamp, David Sassoon Primary School for Boys, Form, File Folder, Vaccination Certificate, Medicine, Primary Education Certificate, Typed, Iraqi Government, Baghdadi Jewish Community, School Material, Crown Crest, Nūrā’īl Primary School, Ink Stamp, Letterhead, Envelope, Office of Public Health, Photograph, Office of Education – Baghdad, Correspondence, Directorate of Education, Personal Letterhead, Annotation, Exam Records, Secondary Education Certificate, Handwritten, Secondary School, Education, Office of General Enlistment, Menashy Saleh School, Students

AI English Translation, Pages 26-50

Archival unit 27

Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
⟦line⟧
Admission Requirements
1 - Students who have passed the primary school examination are admitted to the first intermediate grade.
2 - Students who pass the entrance exam are admitted to the fourth preparatory grade.
3 - Students who passed or have re-sit exams in the intermediate school examination participate in the entrance exam.
4 - Upon admission, every student must submit a file containing the following documents:-
a - A transfer certificate from his school certified by the Directorate of Education of the Province.
b - A medical certificate confirming he is free from communicable diseases.
c - A vaccination certificate against smallpox and typhoid.
d - Civil Status Record (Nufous).
e - Two copies of his photograph.
5 - The student must be of good conduct and character.
Student's Name (according to Civil Status Record): Daoud Hayim Tawfiq
Address (according to Civil Status Record): 18/121 Qanadiya
Date of Birth (according to Civil Status Record): 1924
Student's Current Address: 52/207 King Ghazi Street
School transferred from: Albert Daoud Mamoun Private School
Grade transferred from: Third Intermediate
Result in the grade transferred from: Passed
Last general exam passed and its date: General Intermediate School Examination (June 1949)
Name of student's guardian: Hayim Nassim Tawfiq
Relationship: His father
Occupation: Merchant
Address: P.O. Box No. 120
Hayim Nassim Tawfiq
Signature of student's guardian

Archival unit 28

Albert David Sassoon Private School
Intermediate and Primary
Number: 277
Baghdad on: 12 / 9 / 1949
Subject: Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of Shamash Secondary School
Daoud Hayim Tawfiq, whose photograph is affixed above, is one of the students
of the Third Intermediate Grade of our school for the academic year 1948 - 1949
He participated in the general examinations for intermediate studies for the mentioned year
and passed, having achieved (474) four hundred and seventy-four marks.
He is of good character and conduct, and based on his desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him with this certificate.
The Director
⟦stamp with portrait and text: Kingdom of Iraq - 40 Fils⟧
⟦stamp with portrait and text: Kingdom of Iraq - 10 Fils⟧
⟦circular ink stamp - illegible⟧

Archival unit 29

Albert David Sassoon Private School for Boys
Intermediate and Primary
⟦line⟧
Number: 277
Baghdad on: 12 / 9 / 1949
Subject: Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of Shamash Secondary School
Daoud Habib Tawfiq, whose photograph is affixed above, is one of the students of
the third intermediate class of our school for the academic year 1948 - 1949
and he participated in the general examinations for intermediate studies for the mentioned year
and passed it, as he achieved (474) four hundred and seventy-four marks.
He is of good character and conduct, and based on his desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him with this certificate.
The Director
⟦illegible stamp⟧
Iraq 40 Fils
Iraq 10 Fils

Archival unit 30

Dar Al-Shifa Dispensary
Upon examination of the student Daoud Habib Tawfiq
I found him free from communicable diseases
And he has been vaccinated against smallpox and typhoid
During the past school year
⟦signature⟧
12 / 9 / 1949

Archival unit 33

Frank Iny Intermediate School
Baghdad
Admission Form
Admission Conditions
1 - Admission to the first intermediate grade ⟦...⟧ passing the general examination for primary studies.
2 - The stude⟦...⟧ must not be
3 - The student must
Identity (3
Diseases the
4 - All ⟦...⟧ are kept
Explained in the
Student's name Has-:
Father's name and title-:
School transferred fro-:
Grade transferred from:
Result in the grade:
Year of graduation from:
Primary school nam-:
Grade to which admit:
18/19
Directorate
The student Nasib Ibrahim Qazwi
for the academic year 1945 - 1946 and has
for the mentioned year and achieved (759) seven hundred
out of a total of ⟦...⟧ and was considered successful and
for the certificate from fees and photographs.
And based on his request, he was provided
Identity Book:
Student's guardian:
Address:
40 Fils
Student's signature
Guardian's signature

Archival unit 35

Frank Iny Intermediate School
Baghdad
Admission Requirements
1 - Admission to the first intermediate grade depends on passing the general examination for primary education.
2 - The student must not be ⟦illegible⟧
3 - The student must ⟦illegible⟧
Civil Status (3 ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ diseases
4 - All ⟦illegible⟧ are kept
Explained in ⟦illegible⟧
Student's name according to:
Father's name and surname:
School transferred from:
Grade transferred from:
Result in the grade:
Year of graduation from:
Name of primary school:
Grade admitted to:
Admission Form
School ⟦illegible⟧
Number ⟦illegible⟧
Issue ⟦illegible⟧
Date 8/19
BASHY SALEH SCHOOL
The school ⟦illegible⟧
Directorate of Shamash School
The student Sion Ibrahim Tray is one of the sixth-grade students of our school
for the academic year 1945 - 1946 and has entered the general examination for primary education
for the mentioned year and achieved (259) three hundred and fifty-nine marks
out of a total of ⟦illegible⟧ and is considered successful, and he is of good character and conduct and has paid what is required
for the certificate in terms of fees and photographs.
Based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
Kingdom of Iraq
Finance
40 Fils
The Director
8/19
Civil Status Record:
Student's Guardian:
Address:
Student's signature ⟦line⟧ Guardian's signature

Archival unit 36

⟦illegible⟧ SCHOOL
The ⟦illegible⟧ School
Shamash School Directorate
The student Shafiq Ibrahim Tzai is one of the sixth-grade students of our school
for the academic year 1945 - 1946 and he entered the general examination for primary studies
for the mentioned year and achieved (859) eight hundred and fifty-nine marks
out of a total of ⟦illegible⟧ and was considered successful, and he is of good character and conduct, and he has paid what is required
for the certificate in terms of fees and photographs.
Based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
The Director
8/19
Iraq 40 Fils Revenue

Archival unit 37

Frank Iny Intermediate School
Baghdad
Admission Form
Admission Conditions
1 - Admission to the first intermediate grade depends on passing the general examination for primary education.
2 - The student must not be ⟦illegible⟧
3 - The student must
Identity (3
Diseases ⟦...⟧
4 - All ⟦...⟧ are kept
Explained in the ⟦...⟧
Student's name according to:
Father's name and surname:
School transferred from:
Grade transferred from:
Result in the grade:
Year of graduation from:
Primary school name:
Grade admitted to:
Mashi Saleh School
Baghdad
Telephone number 5583
Number: 257
Date: 19 / 8 / 946
⟦illegible⟧
MASHY SALEH SCHOOL
The School
Directorate of Shamash School
The student Mansour Ibrahim Tarzi is one of the sixth-grade students of our school
for the academic year 1945 - 1946 and has entered the general examination for primary education
for the mentioned year and achieved (259) two hundred and fifty-nine marks
out of a total of ⟦illegible⟧ and is considered successful, and he is of good character and conduct and has paid what is required
for the certificate in terms of fees and photographs.
Based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
Identity Book:
Student's Guardian:
Address:
Director
19 / 8
Iraq 40 Fils
Student's Signature
Guardian's Signature

Archival unit 38

Date: 19 / 8 / 946
⟦illegible⟧ SALEH SCHOOL
The School
Directorate of Shamash School
The student Shafiq Ibrahim Qazzazi is one of the sixth-grade students of our school
for the academic year 1945 - 1946 and has entered the general examination for primary studies
for the mentioned year and achieved (259) two hundred and fifty-nine marks
out of a total of ⟦illegible⟧ and is considered successful, and he is of good character and conduct, and has paid what is required
for the certificate in terms of fees and photographs.
Based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
The Director
8/19
Iraq 40 Fils
Financial

Archival unit 39

Frank Iny Middle School
Baghdad
Admission Form
Admission Requirements
1 - Admission to the first intermediate grade depends on passing the general examination for primary studies.
2 - The student must not be known for bad character ⟦...⟧
3 - The student must ⟦...⟧
Identity (3
Diseases ⟦...⟧
4 - All ⟦...⟧ are kept
Explained in ⟦...⟧
Munshi Saleh School
Baghdad
Telephone Number 5583
Number: 257
Date: 19 / 8 / 946
8/19
⟦stamp: MASHY SALEH SCHOOL BAGHDAD⟧
Directorate of Shamash School
The student Munir Ibrahim Tarzi is one of the sixth-grade students of our school
for the academic year 1945 - 1946 and has entered the general examination for primary studies
for the mentioned year and achieved (259) two hundred and fifty-nine marks
out of a total of ⟦...⟧ and is considered successful, and he is of good character and behavior and has paid what is required
for the certificate in terms of fees and photographs.
Based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
Student's name according to:
Father's name and surname:
School transferred from:
Grade transferred from:
His result in the grade:
Year of graduation from:
Primary school name:
Grade in which accepted:
Identity book:
Student's guardian:
Address:
The Director
8/19
⟦Revenue Stamp: 40 Fils⟧
Student's signature
Guardian's signature

Archival unit 40

Munshi Saleh School
Baghdad
Telephone Number 5583
Number: 257
Date: 19 / 8 / 946
8/19
⟦illegible⟧
SHAMASH SALEH SCHOOL BAGHDAD
The School
Directorate of Shamash School
The student Shafiq Ibrahim Cohen is one of the sixth-grade students of our school
for the academic year 1945 - 1946 and has entered the general examination for primary studies
for the mentioned year and achieved (859) eight hundred and fifty-nine marks
out of a total of ⟦illegible⟧ and is considered successful, and he is of good character and conduct, and has paid what is required
for the certificate in terms of fees and photographs.
Based on his request, we have provided him with this letter.
The Director
8/19
Iraq 40 Fils Fiscal

Archival unit 42

Frank Iny Intermediate School
Baghdad
Admission Form
Admission Requirements
1 - Admission to the first intermediate grade depends on passing the general examination for primary education.
2 - The student must not be known for bad character or have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony.
3 - The student must attach to this form (1) the school transcript certified by the Directorate of Education of the Baghdad District (2) the
Civil Status Record (3) smallpox vaccination certificate (4) typhoid vaccination certificate (5) a medical certificate of freedom from
communicable diseases (6) two copies of his photograph.
4 - All documents mentioned in paragraph three listed above shall be kept in a special file on which the owner's name is written as it is
explained in the school transcript.
Student's name according to the school transcript: Munir Ibrahim Tarzi
Father's name and family surname according to the school transcript: Ibrahim Tarzi
School transferred from: Shamash
Grade transferred from: Third Grade
Result in the grade transferred from: Passed
Year of graduation from primary school: 42 - 43
Name of the primary school graduated from: Shamash
Grade admitted to: Fourth
Civil Status Record Name: Munir Ibrahim
Date of birth: 1924
Address: Bab al-Agha 22/181
Nationality: Iraqi
Student's guardian name: Ibrahim Tarzi
Relationship: His father
Occupation:
Current address:
Telephone number (if any):
Student's current address: Bab al-Agha 29/181
Student's signature
Guardian's signature

Archival unit 44

Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
⟦line⟧
Admission Requirements
1 - Admitted to the ⟦illegible⟧ grade
2 - Admitted to the ⟦illegible⟧ grade
3 - Participates in the examination
4 - Every student must
a - Transfer certificate
b - Medical certificate
c - Vaccination certificate
d - Civil status book
e - Two copies of
5 - The student must be
Student's name (according to the book
His address (according to the civil status book
Date of birth (according to the book
Student's current address
School transferred from
Grade transferred from
His result in the grade transferred from
Last general examination he passed
Student's guardian
Dec
⟦illegible⟧
about
Respected ⟦illegible⟧
Baghdad ⟦illegible⟧ / 9 / 26
To the honorable Professor, the Director of Shamash School, respected
Baghdad
Greetings and respect. My son ⟦illegible⟧ informed me that you refused to register him because there is
a discrepancy in his name, while in fact there is no discrepancy at all, as he was originally registered in
the civil status book and in the school as (Shuaa) and with the correct name according to the decision of the Council
Respected ⟦illegible⟧ dated 2/28/951, and (Shuaa) obtained
an endorsement of the entry in the remaining record in that capacity, and therefore I see his registration
to be in the name of (Shuaa) according to the documents in our hands:-
Note: His name was (Shuaa) and it was corrected according to the decision of the Council of Ministers
Numbered ⟦illegible⟧ and dated 2/28/951 and became (Shuaa)
Thus, there will be no violation or responsibility as long as you have
an official document. With love and respect
Sincerely
⟦signature⟧
⟦illegible⟧
9 / 10

Archival unit 45

General Communal Council
Baghdad 22/9/19
To the honorable Professor Mr. Reuben Zelouf, respected
Baghdad
Greetings and respect. My son Shawkat informed me of your desire to register him as there is
a discrepancy in his name and the adoption of the new name, Shawkat. Originally, he was registered in
the census book and in school as (Shua). Based on the correction according to the decision of the respected
Council No. 2111 dated 2/29/28, it was changed to (Shawkat) as
shown to your honor in the change made in his census book. Therefore, I see fit to register him
with you under the name (Shawkat). Thank you. As for the rest, in his name:-
Note: His name was (Shua) and it was corrected according to the decision of the Administrative Council
No. 2111 dated 2/29/28 and made (Shawkat).
Thus, no discrepancy or responsibility will remain as long as you have
an official document. May you remain in His protection.
Sincerely,
⟦signature⟧
⟦illegible⟧
9/19

Archival unit 46

Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Admission Requirements
1 - Students who have passed the primary school examination are admitted to the first intermediate grade.
2 - Students who pass the entrance examination are admitted to the fourth preparatory grade.
3 - Students who passed or have to resit the intermediate school examination participate in the entrance examination.
4 - Upon admission, every student must submit a file containing the following papers:
a - A transfer certificate from his school certified by the Directorate of Education of the Province.
b - A medical certificate confirming freedom from communicable diseases.
c - A vaccination certificate against smallpox and typhoid.
d - Civil Status Identification (Daftar Al-Nufous).
e - Two copies of his photograph.
5 - The student must be of good conduct and character.
Student's Name (per Civil Status ID): Shua'a Sion Gigi
Address (per Civil Status ID): 11/2 Bataween
Date of Birth (per Civil Status ID): 1934
Current Student Address: 11/2 Bataween Karrada Sharqiya
School Transferred From: Albert David Sassoon for Boys
Grade Transferred From: Third Intermediate
Result in the Grade Transferred From: Passed
Last general exam passed and its date: General examinations for intermediate studies for the year 1949
Note: The name was (Shua') and has been corrected
according to the Administrative Council decision No. 2111
dated 2/28/59 and changed to Shua'a
⟦signature⟧
Student's Guardian - Name: Sion Shua'a Gigi
Student's Guardian - Relationship: Student's Father
Student's Guardian - Occupation: Lawyer
Student's Guardian - Address: 11/2 Bataween Karrada Sharqiya
⟦signature⟧
Student's Guardian Signature

Archival unit 47

Intermediate and Preparatory
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Telephone 6028
⟦line⟧
Number: 1197
Date: 10 / 9 / 1951
Graduation Certificate
⟦line⟧
To the Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province
That ⟦Shua Zion Hayyim⟧ whose photograph is affixed above has participated in the
General Examination for Preparatory Studies (Scientific Branch) for the year 1950 - 1951 and passed
it, and for that reason we have provided him with this certificate because he has completed his secondary studies.
We therefore request that this be referred to the General Recruitment Directorate.
Dr. Director
⟦stamp⟧

Archival unit 48

Albert David Sassoon Private School
Intermediate and Primary
Number: 261
Baghdad on: 12 / 9 / 1949
Subject: Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of ⟦Shamash Secondary School⟧
That ⟦Shua Zion Jiki⟧ whose photograph is affixed above is one of the students of
the ⟦Third Intermediate⟧ class of our school for the academic year 1948 - 1949
And he participated in the general examinations for the ⟦Intermediate⟧ study for the mentioned year
and ⟦passed⟧ in it as he achieved ( 431 ) ⟦four hundred and thirty-one⟧ marks.
He is of good character and conduct, and based on his desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him with this certificate.
The Director
Iraq
Rescue
10 Fils
Iraq
40 Fils

Archival unit 49

Albert David Sassoon Private School for Boys
Intermediate and Primary
Number: 261
Baghdad on: 12 / 9 / 1949
Subject: Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of Shamash Secondary School
That ⟦Shua Zion Jiki⟧ whose photograph is affixed above is one of the students of
the third intermediate grade of our school for the academic year 1948 - 1949
and he participated in the general examinations for intermediate studies for the mentioned year
and ⟦passed⟧ it as he achieved (431) four hundred and thirty-one marks.
He is of good character and conduct, and based on his desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him with this certificate.
⟦illegible circular stamp⟧
Kingdom of Iraq
Rescue
Fils
Kingdom of Iraq
40 Fils

Archival unit 50

Doctor
DR. MEIR S. DAVID
Meir Shlomo David
M. D., D. T. M., & H.
Baghdad
BAGHDAD
7816 { Clinic
Clinic 7816 {
Telephone No. { Residence 7817
Telephone No. { Residence 7817
Rx
I have vaccinated the student Shawkat Sion
Gigi against typhoid fever in the month of
July 1949 and against smallpox in the month of January
2 in 1949 ⟦line⟧
Doctor
Meir David
12-9-49