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IJA 3315

Student Folders with Photographs, Shamash Secondary and Frank Iny Schools

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These are archival documents primarily from the Shamash Secondary and Frank Iny Primary Schools in Baghdad. The documents consist of individual student records including photographs, exam scores, student certifications, admissions forms, doctor’s notes, and correspondence regarding student affairs. There are several copies of the class roster from the Shamash Secondary School, Form 5, 1968.

Metadata

Archive Reference
IJA 3315
Item Number
16765
Date
Approx. January 1, 1961 to December 31, 1970
Languages
Arabic, English
Keywords
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AI English Translation, Pages 101-125

Archival unit 101

guages at this level except for certain schools
these schools there are two grades in French,
The first represents the result obtained in the
est. On the right of this appears the grade
he oral grades are A, B, C, D, E, O and F.
ily indicate failure in the subject as a whole.
ng the Award of Certificates
res in certain countries and who, at the
on which exempts them, are required to
anguage or in three subjects with a satis-
nglish Language (grades F or G) in order to
The words "Certificate will not be issued" will appear
of the form overleaf whenever such a candidate fails to qualify for
award of a Certificate.
⟦illegible⟧ ARABIC ⟦illegible⟧ ADVANCED

Archival unit 102

Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate: Frank Iny Intermediate School
Number: 1244 / Q
Date: 14 / 9 / 1966
Examination Number: 11501
Frank Iny School
For Boys - Administration of Frank Iny Intermediate School
To - Administration of Frank Iny Intermediate School
Yousef Naji Yousef Sassoon, whose photograph is attached above, is one of the students of the (Third Intermediate) class
from our school. He entered the (General) examination for the year 1965 / 1966 and his result was (Pass)
in the (First) session and obtained the grades listed on the back. Based on his request, we have provided him
with this document.
1- Admitted according to Transfer Certificate No. 180 dated 14 / 8 / 1962
issued by Frank Iny Primary School in Baghdad
2- Documents previously provided ⟦line⟧
Entity to which the document is addressed ⟦line⟧ its number ⟦line⟧ its date ⟦line⟧ type of document ⟦line⟧
3- Classes in which he failed, number of years of failure, and reason for failure (illness or other): Did not fail
4- Subjects in which he completed requirements.
5- His behavior and regularity of attendance.
6- Date of leaving the school: 8 / 8 / 1966
No-objection issued T 1115 / 148 on 24 / 8 / 1966
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils Revenue Stamp
School Clerk
School Principal
Certificates and Statistics
Certified the authenticity of the School Principal's signature and the contents of the document
Number ⟦illegible⟧ Date 19 / 9 / 1966
Responsible Official, Director of Education for Baghdad Liwa, Al-Rusafa
From Zirat Ahmed Al-Khatib

Archival unit 103

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Subject | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade
 | Grade | Grade | Grade
 | In numbers | In writing | In numbers | In writing | In numbers | In writing
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⟦illegible⟧
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Subject | Grade | Grade
 | Grade | Grade
 | In numbers | In writing | In numbers | In writing

Archival unit 104

es at this level except for certain schools
schools there are two grades in French,
first represents the result obtained in the
On the right of this appears the grade
ral grades are A, B, C, D, E, O and F.
ndicate failure in the subject as a whole.
the Award of Certificates
in certain countries and who, at the
which exempts them, are required to
guage or in three subjects with a satis-
Language (grades F or G) in order to
ificate will not be issued" will appear
r such a candidate fails to qualify for
The notification of result, which is issued to every candidate, is not a Certificate.
Successful candidates receive, in addition, a Certificate recording the tests in which they
have passed.
No reliance should be placed on the accuracy of the result slip should there be
any alteration or erasure or tear in it.
Candidates whose result in the whole examination is shown as "Failed in Oral
Tests only" can take the oral tests alone, on one occasion, not more than 14 months after
the date of the examination shown on the front of this notification. They must offer
Dictation, Reading and Conversation and present this notification to the Local Secretary
when making their entry. If successful in the oral tests they will be awarded a Certificate.
⟦illegible⟧
22011
JUNE 1952
STUDIO
⟦illegible⟧
BAGHDAD
14274
Youssef ⟦illegible⟧
To help unsuccessful candidate
grade F indicates a narrow margin
H that the candidate did not obtain
the subject as a whole.

Archival unit 105

Frank Aini Primary School
Number: F / 180 / 63
Date: 11 / 8 / 1963
Examination Number: 10447
School Administration - Frank Aini Intermediate
Yousif Naji Yousif Sassoon, whose photo is attached above, is one of the students of the (Sixth) grade
Primary from our school, he entered the (General) examination for primary studies for the year 1962 / 1963
And his result was (Pass) in the (First) attempt, and below is the statement of his grades:
Subject | Grade
Arabic Language | 95 Ninety-five
English Language | 95 Ninety-five
Social Studies | 90 Ninety
Mathematics | 99 Ninety-nine
Science | 79 Seventy-nine
Duties | 80 Eighty
Total | 538 Five hundred and thirty-eight
Principal
⟦signature⟧
Non-Deprivation Identity Number: 2035
And its date: 14 / 5 / 1952
Examinations and Certificates
Certifies the authenticity of the school principal's signature
Number ⟦illegible⟧ Date 17 / 8 / 1963
Chairman of the Certificates Committee ⟦signature⟧ Director of Education for the Liwa
Baghdad
Munir Zubaida Ahmed Al-Khatib
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils revenue stamp
⟦illegible circular stamp⟧

Archival unit 106

No. 000087
Ministry of Education
Iraq
School Directorate
Shamash Private Preparatory School
« Secondary Study Certificate »
Number / 95 / Sh
Date 12 / 9 / 1968
Examination Number 65602
Photograph
x
To / College of Engineering
Yousif Naji Yousif, whose photo is attached above, is one of the students of the Fifth Grade, Scientific Branch, of our school.
He entered the general examination for the year 1967 / 1968 and his result was passing in the first attempt and he obtained the grades
listed below / overleaf, and thus he is considered prepared for the study requirements, and upon his request, we have provided him with this document.
Subject | First Attempt (Year 1967 / 1968) Grade in Number | First Attempt (Year 1967 / 1968) Grade in Writing | Second Attempt (Year) Grade in Number | Second Attempt (Year) Grade in Writing | Third Attempt (Year) Grade in Number | Third Attempt (Year) Grade in Writing | Fourth Attempt (Year) Grade in Number | Fourth Attempt (Year) Grade in Writing
Religion | 64 | Sixty-four |  |  |  |  |  | 
English | 71 | Seventy-one |  |  |  |  |  | 
Arabic | 68 | Sixty-eight |  |  |  |  |  | 
Zoology and Botany | 39 | Thirty-nine |  |  |  |  |  | 
Algebra and Trigonometry | 65 | Sixty-five |  |  |  |  |  | 
Chemistry | 50 | Fifty |  |  |  |  |  | 
Physics | 64 | Sixty-four |  |  |  |  |  | 
Total |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
1 - Admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered (1222) and dated 14 / 9 / 1966 issued by ⟦Rami⟧ Hassoun Intermediate School in Baghdad Province
2 - Documents previously provided.
Entity to which the document is addressed | Its Number | Its Date | Type of Document
Kuwait University | 71 | 8 / 8 / 68 | Preparatory
3 - Grades in which he failed and number of years of failure -
4 - Subjects in which he had to complete a re-test. Zoology and Botany
5 - His conduct and regularity of attendance. Very Good
6 - Date of leaving the school. He is still connected to it and now
7 - Was he provided with a transfer document. Graduated
Stamp
School Clerk ⟦Salim⟧
School Principal ⟦Salim⟧
Number and date of the dispatch letter: 1115 / 1201 on 15 / 10 / 1968
A copy that cannot be separated for imaging purposes aging

Archival unit 107

Number 000063
Ministry of Education
Iraqi
« Secondary Education Document »
School Directorate: Shamash Private Preparatory School
Number /: 71
Date: 8 / 8 / 1968
Examination Number: 6263
To /: Kuwait University
Yousef Sami Yousef, whose photo is attached above, is one of the students of the fifth grade, Scientific Branch, of our school.
He entered the general examination for the year 67 / 1968 and his result was passing in the first session and he obtained the grades
listed below / on the back, and thus he is considered prepared for the requirements of study, and based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
Subject | First Attempt Year 67 / 68 | Second Attempt Year | Third Attempt Year | Fourth Attempt Year
Religion | 62 Sixty-two |  |  | 
Arabic | 71 Seventy-one |  |  | 
English | 68 Sixty-eight |  |  | 
Mathematics | 79 Seventy-nine |  |  | 
Physics | 65 Sixty-five |  |  | 
Chemistry | 50 Fifty |  |  | 
Biology | 64 Sixty-four |  |  | 
Total |  |  |  | 
1 - Accepted him according to the transfer certificate numbered 1432 and dated 14 / 9 / 1966 issued by Al-Yarmouk Intermediate School in Baghdad Governorate.
2 - Documents previously provided to him.
Entity to which the document is addressed | Its Number | Its Date | Type of Document
⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
3 - Grades in which he failed and number of years of failure: ⟦line⟧
4 - Subjects in which he completed: Zoology and Botany
5 - His behavior and regularity of attendance: Very Good
6 - Date of leaving school: Still currently affiliated with it
7 - Was he provided with a transfer document: No
Assistant School Clerk
School Principal
Stamp
Solar Photography
x
Pocket Number of Karam Al-Osta: 1165 / 1201 on 15 / 1 / 1964

Archival unit 108

STUDIO
⟦illegible⟧
17753
Photographer
Subject | First Grade / Grade / Number | First Grade / Grade / Writing | Second Grade / Grade / Number | Second Grade / Grade / Writing | Third Grade / Grade / Number | Third Grade / Grade / Writing
 | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ |  |  |  | 
Subject | Grade / Grade / Number | Grade / Grade / Writing | Grade / Grade / Number | Grade / Grade / Writing
⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ |  |

Archival unit 109

Subject | First Grade / Grade / Number / Writing | Second Grade / Grade / Number / Writing | Third Grade / Grade / Number / Writing | Subject | Grade / Grade / Number / Writing | Grade / Grade / Number / Writing

Archival unit 110

I received the primary school graduation certificate numbered 9448
dated 1 / 7 / 1969
Yousef Naji Yousef
Yousef

Archival unit 111

Subject
⟦illegible⟧
Class | Grade | Class | Grade
 | in writing | in figures |  | in writing | in figures

Archival unit 113

Ministry of Education
Iraqi
« Secondary School Document »
No: 000009
School Directorate: Shamash Private Preparatory School
Number: ⟦200⟧ / 68
Date: 10 / 10 / 1968
Examination Number: 6260
To / ⟦General⟧ Directorate of Education
That (Youssef Zahr) Nassim Saleh Sheeth, whose photo is attached above, is one of the students of the Fifth Scientific class from our school
entered the general exam for the year 67 / 1968 and his result was successful in the ⟦first⟧ session and he obtained
the grades listed on its back, and based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
1 - Admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered 1269 and dated 23 / 9 / 1965 issued by Frank Iny Intermediate School
in Baghdad
Entity to which the document is addressed | Its number | Its date | Type of document
3 - The classes in which he failed and the number of years of failure and the reason for failure (illness or other): Fourth Preparatory in 1967
4 - Subjects in which he was incomplete: 0
5 - His behavior and regularity of attendance: Good
6 - Date of leaving school: Still continuing at this school
7 - Was he provided with a transfer certificate: No
Stamp
⟦Assistant⟧ School Registrar
⟦Signature⟧ School Principal
Non-employment ID number and its date: 549 / 55 on 24 / 9 / 1964

Archival unit 115

(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
School Directorate
Shamash Private Preparatory School
No: Sh / 73 / 68
Date:
(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
Shamash Private School
Baghdad
Administration Telephone 91693
Number Sh/M/78/30
Date 23 / 12 / 1968
Directorate of Education for Baghdad District / Rusafa
After greetings:
We attach herewith the two attached documents Sh/15 and Sh/16 dated 11 / 12 / 1968
belonging to (Sabah Nouri Khulaif Abdullah and Yusuf Zuhair) Nasim Salih Shina for the purpose
of certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
Samha Nasim
The Principal

Archival unit 116

Subject | Fourth General Grade |  | Fifth Grade |  | Sixth Ministerial Grade |
 | Grade in digits | Grade in words | Grade in digits | Grade in words | Grade in digits | Grade in words
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 117

(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
Directorate of School
Shamash Private Preparatory School
Number: Sh / 72 / 68
Date: 19 / 6 / 1968
Recruitment Department / First Karrada al-Sharqiya
Greetings.
We confirm to you that the document numbered Sh / 66 and dated 12 / 6 / 1968
attached herewith, which belongs to (⟦Yousif Zuhair Nassim Salih Hanna⟧), was issued by the administration
of this school. Please be informed.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦Nassim⟧
The Director

Archival unit 118

(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
School Directorate
Shamash Private Preparatory School
No:: SH / 4 / 70
Date:: 22 / 1 / 1970
⟦Shamash School⟧
Recruitment Office / Al-Karrada Al-Sharqiya I
Greetings.
We confirm to you that the document numbered SH / 715 and dated 21 / 7 / 1969 attached
herewith, which belongs to (Yousef Zuhair) Nassim Saleh Shina (is issued by the administration of this school,
Please be informed.
Please accept our highest respect.
The Director
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 119

Number 000130
Ministry of Education
Iraqi
« Secondary Education Document »
Directorate of School
Shamash Private Preparatory School
Number / SH /: 157
Date: 21 / 7 / 1969
Examination Number: 63204
That (Yousef Zaki Ishaq Salem), whose photo is attached above, is a student of the fifth grade, Scientific Branch, of our school
Entered the general examination for the year 1967 / 1968 and his result was Pass in the first session and he obtained the grades
Listed below / on the back, and thus he is considered prepared for the requirements of university studies and based on his request we provided this document.
Subject | First Attempt - Number | First Attempt - Writing | Second Attempt - Number | Second Attempt - Writing | Third Attempt - Number | Third Attempt - Writing | Fourth Attempt - Number | Fourth Attempt - Writing
Religion | 71 | Seventy-one |  |  |  |  |  | 
Arabic Language | 70 | Seventy |  |  |  |  |  | 
English Language | 92 | Ninety-two |  |  |  |  |  | 
Mathematics | 64 | Sixty-four |  |  |  |  |  | 
Physics | 82 | Eighty-two |  |  |  |  |  | 
Chemistry | 52 | Fifty-two |  |  |  |  |  | 
Biology | 84 | Eighty-four |  |  |  |  |  | 
Total | 516 | Five hundred and sixteen |  |  |  |  |  | 
1 - Accepted according to Transfer Certificate No. (1269) dated 2 / 9 / 1965 issued by Al-Rusafa Intermediate School in Baghdad Province.
2 - Documents previously provided.
Addressed Entity | Number | Date | Document Type
Iraq Engineers Union | 16 | 22 / 6 / 68 | ⟦illegible⟧
Kuwait University | 61 | 5 / 8 / 68 | ⟦illegible⟧
Iraq Engineers Union | 111 | 19 / 11 / 68 | ⟦illegible⟧
3 - Grades failed and number of years failed: Fourth Preparatory 65/66
4 - Subjects in which he was incomplete: .
5 - His conduct and attendance: Very good
6 - Date of leaving school: 1 / 8 / 1968
7 - Was he provided with a transfer document: Yes
School Clerk
School Director
Stamps
⟦illegible⟧ 22 / 9 / 1969

Archival unit 120

Ministry of Education
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
Baghdad
⟦illegible⟧
Baghdad
⟦illegible⟧
Subject |
First Grade | Grade | In figures |
 |  | In writing |
Second Grade | Grade | In figures |
 |  | In writing |
Third Grade | Grade | In figures |
 |  | In writing |
Subject |
Grade | Grade | In figures |
 |  | In writing |
Grade | Grade | In figures |
 |  | In writing |
Ministry of Education
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
Baghdad
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 121

(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
School Directorate
Shamash Private Preparatory School
Number: Sh / 65 / 68
Date: 26 / 11 / 1968
⟦illegible stamp⟧
Recruitment Department / First Karrada Al-Sharqiya
Greetings.
We confirm to you that the document numbered Sh / 881 and dated 19 / 11 / 1968
attached herewith, which belongs to (Yousef Zabdi bin Saleh Shamash), was issued by the administration
of this school, please be informed.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦signature⟧
The Director
⟦illegible stamp⟧

Archival unit 122

Ministry of Education
Iraqi
« Secondary School Document »
Number: 000101
School Directorate: Shamash Private Preparatory School
Number /: ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 19 / 11 / 1968
Examination Number:
That (Youssef Zuhair)
Entered the exam
Listed below /
Subject | Total
/ |
Karrada Recruitment Officer
Al-Hikma University
Shamash Preparatory School (Private)
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
Number — Sh / 152 / 68
Date — 19 / 11 / 1968
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Governorate / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the two documents numbered Sh / 111 and Sh / 113 belonging to (Youssef Zuhair)
Nassim Saleh Shahina and Youssef Khadouri Youssef Dabi for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
Samha Nassim
The Principal
3 - Classes in which he failed and number of years of failure: Fourth Preparatory 65/66
4 - Subjects in which he completed: .
5 - His behavior and regularity of attendance: Very good
6 - Date he left school: 1 / 8 / 68
7 - Was he provided with a transfer document: Graduated
School Clerk
Suad Aqib
Non-receipt receipt number: 549 / 55 on 24 / 2 / 1964

Archival unit 123

( In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful )
Shamash Intermediate School (Private)
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
Number: Sh / 153 / 68
Date: 19 / 11 / 1968
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Governorate / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the two documents numbered Sh / 111 and Sh / 113 belonging to (Yousef Zuhair)
Nassim Saleh Sheena and Yousef Khadouri Yousef Dabby for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
Samha Nassim
The Principal

Archival unit 124

Number 000101
Ministry of Education
Iraqi
« Secondary Education Document »
School Directorate
Shamash Private Preparatory School
No. /: ⟦...⟧
Date: 11 / 19 / 1968
Examination Number: 626
To /: Recruitment Officer of Second Rusafa
Subject | First Attempt | Second Attempt | Third Attempt | Fourth Attempt
 | In figures | In writing | In figures | In writing | In figures | In writing | In figures | In writing
 | / | / | / | /
 | / | / | / | /
 | / | / | / | /
 | / | / | / | /
 | / | / | / | /
 | / | / | / | /
Total |  |  |  |
1 - Accepted pursuant to Transfer Certificate No. (1269) dated 9 / 27 / 1965 issued by Ain Intermediate School in the province of ⟦...⟧
2 - Documents previously provided.
Entity to which the document is addressed | Number | Date | Document Type
Recruitment Officer of Second Rusafa | 16 | 6 / 12 / 68 | Preparatory
Al-Hikma University | 61 | 8 / 5 / 68 | Preparatory
3 - Grades in which he failed and number of years of failure: Fourth Preparatory 65 / 66
4 - Subjects in which he had to re-sit: .
5 - His conduct and regularity of attendance: Very good
6 - Date of leaving school: 8 / 10 / 68
7 - Was he provided with a transfer document: Graduated
School Clerk
Suad Afif
School Principal
Stamp
Non-ownership Identity Number: 549 / 55 on 2 / 24 / 1964

Archival unit 125

Ministry of Education
Iraq
« Secondary School Certificate »
Number 000053
School Directorate: Shamash Private Preparatory School
Number /: Sh / 61
Date: 5 / 8 / 1968
Examination Number: 62604
Photograph
x
⟦illegible stamp⟧
To / University of ⟦illegible⟧
That (Youssef Zuhair) Nassim Saleh, whose photo is attached above, is one of the students of the fifth grade, Scientific Branch, of our school
He entered the general examination for the year 1967 / 1968 and his result was passing in the first session and he obtained the grades
listed below / on the back, and thus he is considered prepared for the requirements of secondary study, and based on his request, we provided him with this document.
Subject | First Attempt Year 1967 / 68 | Second Attempt Year | Third Attempt Year | Fourth Attempt Year
Religion | 71 Seventy-one |  |  | 
English | 70 Seventy |  |  | 
Arabic | 92 Ninety-two |  |  | 
Physics and Mathematics | 64 Sixty-four |  |  | 
Chemistry and Trigonometry | 82 Eighty-two |  |  | 
Biology | 52 Fifty-two |  |  | 
History | 84 Eighty-four |  |  | 
Total | 516 Five hundred and sixteen |  |  | 
1 - Admitted according to Transfer Certificate No. (1269) dated 2 / 9 / 1965 issued by Frank Iny Intermediate School in Baghdad Governorate
2 - Documents previously provided.
Entity to which the document is addressed | Its Number | Its Date | Type of Document
Karrada Al-Sharqiya Recruitment Officer | 16 | 12 / 2 / 68 | Preparatory
3 - Grades in which he failed and number of years of failure: Fourth Preparatory 64 / 65
4 - Subjects in which he completed ⟦line⟧
5 - His behavior and regularity of attendance: Good
6 - Date of leaving school: 1 / 8 / 68
7 - Was he provided with a transfer document: Yes
School Clerk
⟦signature⟧
School Principal
⟦signature⟧
Stamp
Al-Rashid Day Gift Number 550 / 549 on 24 / 9 / 1964