AI en Translation, Pages 276-300
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Iraqi Government
Ministry of Social Affairs
Directorate General of Social Services
Section ⟦line⟧ Refugees ⟦line⟧
Number 807 / Kh /
Date 8 / 8 / 1953
2281
11 / 8 / 1953
Subject ⟦line⟧
Head of the Israelite Community .
With reference to the correspondence ending with your letter numbered T / 3074 / 53 and dated 21 / 6 / 1953 .
The committee formed for the purpose of estimating the rental value of the Menashi Saleh school building No. 59 / 137
Al-Tawrat neighborhood has approved an amount of (1100) Dinars annually, according to its letter No. 219 dated 3 / 7 / 53
Therefore, please inform us of your approval of the mentioned rent, provided that you construct toilets for women and men as well as
reconstructing the outer wall of the building and building a fence of corrugated iron (Jinko) for the inner courtyards and other necessary
repairs. The start of the lease period shall be from the date it was occupied by the refugees.
⟦illegible signature⟧
Dr. "A" Al-Brizly
Director General of Social Services
Copy to :-
Ministry of Social Affairs - with reference to its letter No. 4112 dated 8 / 8 / 1953 .
Muti' / .
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T / ⟦7402⟧ / 53
1953/6/27
Munshi Saleh School Building
To -
Directorate General of Social Services
Greetings,
With reference to your letter numbered 1978 and dated 21 / 6 / 1953.
We agree to lease the Munshi Saleh school building numbered 59/137 located in the
Torah neighborhood belonging to this presidency for use for the purposes of your respected Directorate General at an annual rent
of (1750 Dinars) one thousand seven hundred and fifty dinars, provided that for the first year only
an amount of one hundred dinars be spent from it for the purpose of carrying out necessary repairs and fixing the toilets and the cesspool.
This is it, and please accept our highest respect.
⟦signature⟧
Heskel Daoud Shattub
Acting Head of the Community
Head of the Lay Council
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Kingdom of Iraq
Ministry of Social Affairs
General Directorate of Social Services
Section ⟦line⟧ Refugees ⟦line⟧
Number ⟦line⟧ 1878 / Kh / ⟦line⟧
Date ⟦line⟧ 21 / 6 / 1953 ⟦line⟧
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1953/6/22
Subject
Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad.
The intention is to rent the Munshi Salih school building located in the Al-Tawrat neighborhood
under number 137/59 for the purposes of the General Directorate of Social Services. Please
inform us of its final annual rental value. This is so we can contact the official
authorities to take the necessary measures in this regard as quickly as possible.
Dr. A. ⟦Al-Wizah Ly⟧
General Director of Social Services
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22 / 6 / 53
Mutee /
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Iraqi Government
Ministry of Social Affairs
Directorate of General Social Services
Division: Refugees
Number ⟦illegible⟧
Date ⟦illegible⟧/6/1953
Presidency of the Israelite Community
Number 2257
Date 5 / 7 / 1953
Subject ⟦line⟧
To the Ministry of Finance
In view of the need of the Directorate of General Social Services to rent the building of the Mechi Saleh School located
in the Torah neighborhood under number 59 / 137 to be occupied by Palestinian refugees, we have contacted
the Presidency of the Israelite Community in Baghdad, which replied to us in its letter numbered T/3074/53 and dated
27 / 6 / 1953 that it agrees to rent it for an annual rent of (1750) one thousand seven hundred
and fifty Dinars, provided that the Community bears all the renovations the building needs and the construction of toilets
for women and men and the construction of an internal fence therein. Therefore, we request that instructions be given to the Property Assessment Committee in Al-Bataween
to estimate its annual rental value. We have assigned Mr. Abdul Latif Omar, the accountant of the Directorate of General Social Services
as our representative on the assessment committee. Please inform us of the day designated for the inspection of the building as quickly
as possible.
Minister of Social Affairs
⟦Majid Mustafa⟧
A copy of it to: -
Presidency of the Israelite Community - with reference to its letter mentioned above.
Accounts Department.
Mr. Abdul Latif Omar.
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Printed /
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Department: Iranian Sharafat School
Number:
Date: 1953/11/8
Attachment:
Presidency of the Jewish Community
Number ⟦...⟧
Date ⟦...⟧
Respected Presidency of the Jewish Community
We inform you that a portion of the bricks in the school yard is broken, and in some parts of the yard
there are deep depressions, especially near the school gate at the entrance and also in the middle of the yard.
Accordingly, we request that you send one of the builders for inspection and to carry out the necessary restoration and-
for that we will be grateful for your kindness, and may you remain respected. S.
Principal of the Iranian Sharafat School - Ali Akbar Zand
Sharafat School for Iranians
⟦...⟧
Baghdad
Second
For Registration and Endowments
53/11/8
Filed
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Presidency of ⟦illegible⟧
The Iraqi Government
Directorate - Maternity Hospital
Office - Administration
Number / 68
Date - 29 / 11 / 1953
To - Secretary of the Jewish Community
We have previously shown your department's engineer a section of the corridor floor in the hospital between
the sunken rooms with breakage in the tiles above them. Please give instructions to inspect this and repair it as quickly
as possible.
Director of the Maternity Hospital
Dr. Fouad Murad Al-Sheikh
A copy to - Ministry of Health
A copy to - Administration
Number 942
Ministry of Culture
Supervision of Iranian Schools in Iraq
The Honorable Head of the Jewish Community
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Iraqi Government
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health
Incoming
Number ⟦...⟧
Date 8/19/1953
Telegraphic Address - Sahhaam
Section - Accounts -
Number / -
Date 8/15/1953
To - Secretary of the Jewish Community
Subject / - Carrying out repairs
We confirm the letter from the Maternity Hospital Directorate No. 467 dated 8/10/1953
Requesting that necessary measures be taken to complete the deficiencies.
Minister of Health
Copy to :-
Maternity Hospital Directorate.
Accountant
Please request the engineer to specify the materials
to provide the cost of these renovations
With thanks and appreciation
⟦signature⟧
8/20/1953
Salah
2654
17
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Directorate - Maternity Hospital
Department - Administration
Iraqi Government
Ministry of Health
No. / 467
Date - 10 / 8 / 1953
Very Urgent
2278
10 / 8 / 1953
To the Secretary of the Jewish Community
I have previously written to you regarding the necessity of completing the remaining works at the Maternity Hospital, including the installation of electric
bells - installing a screen door for the kitchen - wooden shelves for the kitchen - which were previously recorded by your department's engineer in his submitted report.
The work remains suspended. Please expedite its completion within five days from this date; otherwise, we will be forced to complete it ourselves and
deduct the spent amount from the rent.
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Director of the Maternity Hospital
Dr. Fouad Murad Al-Sheikh
A copy to - Ministry of Health - for kind endorsement
Engineering
For registration and response
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Iraqi Government
Ministry of Health
Directorate - Maternity Hospital
Administration Office
Number / 367
Date - 28 / 6 / 1953
To the Secretary of the Jewish Community
Further to our letter to the Ministry of Health regarding renovations in the Maternity Hospital. We have previously requested the repair of the house's flooring
and the installation of a sink with water drainage in the room at the side entrance. And the installation of a wire mesh door (mesh) for the kitchen
door and the installation of electric bells for the front entrances of the house and for the two doctors' rooms, the accounting room, and the two official rooms.
Director of the Maternity Hospital
Dr. Fouad Murad Al-Sheikh
Copy to - Ministry of Health - for information
Accountant
For observation and necessary action
regarding electrical works
the aforementioned department and according to
urgency and procedures
⟦illegible signature⟧
30 / 6 / 53
Accountant
For registration and taking necessary action regarding it
29 / 6 / 53
2250
30 / 6 / 1953
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The Israeli Churches Committee
In Baghdad
Telephone Number 5452
Number:
Date:
Subject:
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T / 5102 / 53
15 / 12 / 1953
Renewal of the Laura Kadoorie School building lease.
To -
Directorate General of Social Services
Greetings,
With reference to your letter No. 5151 dated 7 / 12 / 1953,
a copy of which was addressed to this Presidency.
We inform you that the Administrative Committee of this community approved in its session held on
13 / 12 / 1953 the renewal of the lease for the Laura Kadoorie School building for another
year under the same terms as the expired contract.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦signature⟧
Rabbi Sassoon Kadoorie
Acting President of the Community
A copy to -
Presidency of the Administrative Committee - for information.
Schools
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Iraqi Government
Ministry of Social Affairs
Directorate of General Social Services
No. /: ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 14 / 1 / 1953
Urgent
Presidency of the Jewish Community
Number ⟦illegible⟧
Date ⟦illegible⟧
Division: Refugees
Subject: Lease Renewal
To the Ministry of Social Affairs.
Given the expiration of the lease for the Laura Kadoorie School, used as a shelter to house refugees, on 14 / 1 / 1954, and our desire
to renew the contract for another year, please inform us of your approval as quickly as possible.
Director General of Social Services
A copy to:-
Presidency of the Jewish Community - to inform us of your approval as soon as possible.
Refugee Accountant.
Muti'
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Iraqi Ministry of Education
General Directorate of Secondary Education
Accounts
No. / 46280
Date / 22 / 12 / 1953
Presidency of the Jewish Community
No. 4215
Date 24 / 12
Subject: Repairing window glass.
To - Preparatory School of Commerce
Reference to your letter No. 412 dated 9 / 12 / 1953
The amount you requested in your referenced letter cannot be disbursed because the Jewish Community is the one that must
undertake the repair in its capacity as the owner, and there is an explicit article in the contract stating that the owner shall perform all repairs and renovations
requested of them during the contract period. Please emphasize to the Jewish Community the necessity of carrying out the repairs
immediately and without delay.
General Director of Secondary Education
Copy to -
The Jewish Community - to carry out the repair of window glass as quickly as possible.
Accounts Directorate - with attachment.
To be registered
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See dimensions
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Mutasarrifate of Baghdad Liwa
Local Administration - To -
Number / 609
Date / 21 / 12 / 1953
Presidency of the Jewish Community
We reiterate our letter number 4597 dated 7 / 11 / 1953
And we request instructions to paint the building of Al-Nabaha Primary School, as we see no need for emphasis on such matters
And inform us.
Abdul Jabbar Fahmi
Mutasarrif of Baghdad Liwa
A copy to :-
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Liwa - its letter number 34550 dated 27 / 12 / 953
Please inform us when this is completed.
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General Secretariat
For the Supervision and Administration of the Property of Jews
Deprived of Iraqi
Citizenship
Secretariat of Immovable Property ⟦...⟧
Number ⟦700/1/1⟧
Date 1953/12/2
Very Urgent
Headquarters of the Jewish Community - Baghdad
We have learned that the club located on Al-Rashid Street (Al-Senak district) known as the Laura Kadoorie Club
along with all the shops, warehouses, and houses belonging to it, some parts of which are currently occupied
by refugees, belonged to Mr. Eliezer Kadoorie, and he donated it to the community's endowments (Awqaf)
which have been managing it throughout the past period. Therefore, we request clarification of:
1- What is the relationship of the Jewish community, its endowments, or its other institutions to the mentioned properties and who
is the one who receives its revenues and to which entity are they spent?
2- Provide us with a certified copy of the endowment deed, waiver, donation, or any other document relating to the properties
mentioned.
3- Statement of the names of the persons who practice the management, maintenance, and collection of revenues of the mentioned properties
and the capacity in which they practice their mentioned work?
We hope to receive your urgent reply, please.
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General Secretary
Raouf
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T / 3272 / 54
28 / 1 / 1954
Honorable Director of Sharafat Iranian School
After greetings
We thank you for your invitation requesting our presence at the graduation ceremony for the successful students of your school
and we regret being unable to attend due to a previous engagement as the invitation arrived only one hour before
the start of the ceremony. We congratulate you and wish your school success in raising the level of culture. Please accept our gratitude
and highest respects.
Saden
Rabbi Sassoon Khadhuri
Acting Head of the Community
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⟦Emblem: Lion and Sun⟧
Ministry of Culture
Supervision of Iranian Schools in Iraq
On Wednesday, January 20, 1954 (30 Dey 1332) at three o'clock in the afternoon, a celebration
will be held at the Sharafat Iranian High School in Baghdad and students'
certificates will be distributed. It is requested that by your presence at this celebration,
you may honor the School Supervision with your gratitude.
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Administration
Number 2811
Date 9/2/954
Enclosed amount 350 D
Ministry of Culture
Supervision of Iranian Schools in Iraq
Committee of the Jewish Community
Number ⟦...⟧
Date ⟦...⟧
To "
The Presidency of the Administrative Committee of the Jewish Community - Baghdad
Greetings and respect -
Reference to your letter numbered M / 54/68 dated 8/2/954, we send
you herewith check number 957228 transferred to the Ottoman Bank in the amount of three hundred
and fifty Dinars (350) for the second installment of the year 1953 - 1954 of the rent
for Shamash School numbered 1/500. Please inform us of the receipt of the amount. And
please accept our highest respect.
Supervisor of Iranian Schools in Iraq - Rahnama
For Registration
⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧
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Ministry of Culture
Supervision of Iranian Schools in Iraq
Department :: Presidency of Iranian Schools
Number :: 2135
Date :: 10 / 2 / 1954
Attachment ::
The Secretary
To be presented to the committee
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12/2
To -
Presidency of the Administrative Committee for the Jewish Community in Baghdad
Greetings and respect -
Further to our letter numbered 2111 dated 9 / 2 / 1954, we have enclosed for you an amount of three hundred and fifty
dinars for the second installment of the rent for the former Shamash School, currently the Iranian School, instead of four hundred dinars. Therefore, please be kind enough
to approve the remaining balance of the aforementioned rent, amounting to fifty dinars, to be added to the third and final installment, i.e., the two hundred dinars,
so that the total of the third installment becomes two hundred and fifty dinars, in order for us to settle our accounts for the Iranian fiscal year.
Please accept the assurances of our highest respect.
Supervisor of Iranian Schools in Iraq - Abdullah Rahnama
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Presidency of the Administrative Committee
for the Israelite Community
in Baghdad
Number "M" / 88 / 4
Date 16 / 2 / 1954
To -
Supervision of Iranian Schools in Baghdad
225
After greetings,
With reference to your letter numbered 2125 and dated 10 / 2 / 1954,
The Administrative Committee, in its session held on 14 / 2 / 1954, agreed to
postpone the payment of the remaining amount owed by you, which is 50/000 Dinars (Fifty Dinars),
until the due date of the third installment.
Please accept our utmost respect.
⟦signature⟧
The President
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Presidency of the Administrative Committee
of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
No. " M / 8 / 54 / "
Date " 8 / 2 / 1954 "
To -
Superintendency of Iranian Schools in Baghdad
Greetings and respect,
With reference to your letter No. 3051 dated 30 / 1 / 1954, please hand over the
rent payments to this office in accordance with the previous lease agreement.
Please accept our highest respect.
The President
A copy to -
Mr. Heskel Daoud Shatoub, we confirm our letter No. M / 54 / 51 dated 4 / 1 / 954
regarding the necessity of providing us with a certified copy of the power of attorney and guardianship in your possession, and there is no objection after that to
your receipt of the rent amount directly from the committee.