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IJA 3211
Student Folders with Photographs, Baghdadi Jewish Schools
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These are student files with student photographs and correspondence between the Iraqi government and various Baghdadi Jewish schools regarding exam scores, graduation confirmation, primary school certification, secondary school certification, student transfers, and admissions forms. Some student folders contain an essay written in Hebrew about Israel and the Sephardic community, a certificate of vaccination for smallpox, confirmations of citizenship, and a military conscription letter.
AI English Translation, Pages 1-25
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Shamash Secondary School BAGHDAD Tel. No. 6028 ⟦line⟧ Shamash Secondary School Baghdad Telephone 6028 No.: Number :: Date :: 20 September, 1954. Date :: To,: whom it may concern, To: This is to certify that Isaac Shemie has passed the Iraqi Government Secondary Schools Examination (Scientific Section) held in Baghdad in June 19 and obtained the following marks :- That ⟦line⟧ has passed the General Examination for Preparatory Studies (Scientific Branch) for the year 19 / 19 and completed his secondary studies, and the following is a statement of his marks:- Arabic Language ⟦line⟧ 55 ⟦line⟧ Arabic Language English Language ⟦line⟧ 84 ⟦line⟧ English Language Solid Geometry ⟦line⟧ 55 ⟦line⟧ Solid Geometry Biology ⟦line⟧ 58 ⟦line⟧ Zoology and Botany ⟦illegible⟧ra & Trigonometry ⟦line⟧ 86 ⟦line⟧ Algebra and Trigonometry Chemistry ⟦line⟧ 71 ⟦line⟧ Chemistry Physics ⟦line⟧ 84 ⟦line⟧ Physics Total ⟦line⟧ 493 ⟦line⟧ Total During his study in our school, he has shown himself to be diligent and of good character During his time at the school, he was among the students [diligent] in their studies and of good conduct and character Yours faithfully. ⟦illegible⟧ Headmaster. The Director
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Shamash Preparatory School Baghdad Telephone 6028 ⟦line⟧ Number: Sh/1/54 Date: 15 / 8 / 54 Graduation Certificate ⟦line⟧ To the Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province The student Kafa Ibrahim Sham'o, whose photograph is attached above, participated in the General Examination for Preparatory Studies (Scientific Branch) for the year 953 - 954 and passed it, and for this reason we have provided him with this certificate because he has completed his secondary studies so please refer this to the General Directorate of Recruitment ⟦signature⟧ The Director Note that his examination number is 1464
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Shamash Secondary School Shamash Secondary School BAGHDAD Tel. No. 6028 Shamash Secondary School Baghdad Telephone 6028 Number :: Date :: To: That ⟦illegible⟧ Passed the general examination for the ⟦illegible⟧ For the year 19 / 19 and finished his stud⟦illegible⟧ Arabic Language ⟦line⟧ English Language ⟦line⟧ Solid Geometry ⟦line⟧ Zoology and Botany ⟦line⟧ Algebra and Trigonometry ⟦line⟧ Chemistry ⟦line⟧ Physics ⟦line⟧ Total ⟦line⟧ And the duration of his attendance at the school was ⟦illegible⟧ In their lessons and of ⟦illegible⟧ behavior Shamash Preparatory School Baghdad Telephone 6028 Number 54 / ⟦illegible⟧ / 54 Date 15 / 8 / 54 Graduation Certificate To the Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province The student Rifqa Ibrahim Shamoun, whose photo is attached above, participated in the General Examination for Preparatory Studies (Scientific Branch) for the year 953 - 954 and passed it, and for this reason we have provided him with this certificate because he finished his secondary studies Please refer this to the General Directorate of Recruitment Note that his examination number is 1469 Abbas Khoja The Director Headmaster. SCHOOL
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Shamash Secondary School Shamash Secondary School BAGHDAD Tel. No. 6028 ⟦line⟧ Shamash Secondary School Baghdad Telephone 6028 ⟦line⟧ No.: Number :: Date :: 17 September 1954 Date :: To,: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN To: This is to certify that Isaac Abrahim Shemie has passed the Iraqi Government Secondary Schools Examination (Scientific Section) held in Baghdad in June 1954 and obtained the following marks :- That ⟦stamp⟧ has passed the general examination for preparatory studies (Scientific Branch) for the year 19 / 19 and completed his secondary studies, and below is a statement of his marks:- Arabic Language | 55 | Arabic Language English Language | 84 | English Language Solid Geometry | 55 | Solid Geometry Biology | 58 | Zoology and Botany Algebra & Trigonometry | 86 | Algebra and Trigonometry ⟦c⟧hemistry | 71 | Chemistry Physics | 84 | Physics Total | 493 | Total During his study in our school, he has shown himself to be diligent and of good character And during his time at the school, he was among the students in their lessons and of good conduct and character. Yours faithfully. Director Headmaster. SCHOOL ⟦illegible circular stamp⟧
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Shamash Secondary School BAGHDAD Tel. No. 6028 Shamash Secondary School Baghdad Telephone 6028 No.: Number: 54 / 1951 Date: Date: 15 / 7 / 1951 To: To ⟦illegible⟧ This is to certify that That ⟦Akram Ibrahim Shamoun⟧ has has passed the Iraqi ⟦illegible⟧ passed the General Examination for Preparatory Studies (Scientific Branch) Government Secondary Schools Examination for the year 1950 / 1951 and completed his secondary studies, and below is a statement of his marks:- (Scientific Section) held in Baghdad in June 19 and obtained the following marks :- Arabic Language | 55 | Arabic Language English Language | 84 | English Language Solid Geometry | 50 | Solid Geometry Biology | 50 | Zoology and Botany Algebra & Trigonometry | 50 | Algebra and Trigonometry Chemistry | 78 | Chemistry Physics | 84 | Physics Total | 451 | Total During his study in our school, he has shown And during his time at the school, he was among the ⟦diligent⟧ students himself to be ⟦illegible⟧ in their lessons and of good conduct and character. and of ⟦illegible⟧ character Yours faithfully. The Director Headmaster.
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To be attached to his file Committee SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL BAGHDAD Tel. No. 91693 Shamash Secondary School Baghdad Telephone 91693 Subject: Number: SH / 193 / 54 Date: 5 / 7 / 1954 Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province Isaac Ibrahim Shmeia is a student in the fifth preparatory grade of our school for the year 53 / 1954 and has participated in the general examination for preparatory studies (Scientific Branch) for this year, June 1954. Please refer this to the General Directorate of Recruitment. Note that his examination number is (1469) Abdullah Obeidia Principal
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Frank Iny Intermediate School Baghdad Telephone Number 7448 Incoming ⟦illegible⟧ Number ⟦illegible⟧ Committee 886 2/2/56 Transfer Certificate Number: Date: Directorate of School: ⟦illegible⟧ Private That ⟦illegible⟧ whose photo is fixed above is one of the students of this school attending the Third Intermediate class for the academic year 1951 - 1952 and participated in the general examinations for intermediate studies for the mentioned year and was considered successful and promoted to the Fourth Preparatory class Below are the grades he obtained in the examinations referred to above. Arabic Language ⟦line⟧ English Language ⟦line⟧ Social Studies ⟦line⟧ Mathematics ⟦line⟧ Physics and Chemistry ⟦line⟧ Health and Biology ⟦line⟧ Total ⟦line⟧ The aforementioned is of good conduct and behavior, and in view of his desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him with this certificate Clerk Principal 50 Fils 977
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Please enter Committee ⟦illegible⟧ 885 2/2/52 Frank Iny Intermediate School Baghdad Telephone Number 7448 Transfer Certificate: Number: Date: ⟦illegible⟧ Directorate of ⟦Shamash⟧ Private School That ⟦Isaac Ibrahim Sheikh⟧ whose photograph is affixed above is one of the students of this school attending the third intermediate grade for the academic year 1951 - 1952 and participated in the general examinations for intermediate studies for the mentioned year and was considered successful and promoted to the fourth preparatory grade Below are the grades he obtained in the examinations referred to above. Arabic Language ⟦line⟧ English Language ⟦line⟧ Social Studies ⟦line⟧ 74 Mathematics ⟦line⟧ 88 Physics and Chemistry ⟦line⟧ 87 Health and Biology ⟦line⟧ 87 Total ⟦line⟧ The aforementioned is of good conduct and behavior, and in view of his desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him with this certificate 50 Fils Clerk Principal
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Shamash Secondary School Baghdad Admission Requirements 1 - Students who have passed the primary school examination are accepted into the first grade ⟦illegible⟧. 2 - Accepted into the fourth grade ⟦illegible⟧ 3 - Participates in the entrance exam ⟦illegible⟧ 4 - Every student must submit ⟦illegible⟧ a - Transfer certificate from ⟦illegible⟧ b - Medical certificate of health ⟦illegible⟧ c - Vaccination certificate against ⟦illegible⟧ d - Civil status identification (Nufous). e - Two copies of photos ⟦illegible⟧ 5 - The student must be from ⟦illegible⟧ Shamash Secondary School BAGHDAD Shamash Preparatory School Baghdad Telephone 6028 Number ⟦illegible⟧ Under ⟦illegible⟧ Number 1210 Date 8 / 8 / 1951 To Frank Iny Intermediate School Isaac Ibrahim Shama is a student in the second intermediate grade of our school for the year 1950 - 1951 and has participated in the general exam and passed to the third intermediate grade. Based on his desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him with this document, and he is of good conduct. Arabic Language | 92 | Arithmetic | 100 English Language | 96 | Algebra | 95 Geography | 97 | Geometry | 100 History | 98 | Physics | 98 Mathematics | 95 | Chemistry | 98 | | Biology | 97 Total | 1067 | | SHAMASH SCHOOL BAGHDAD Shamash School Principal ⟦signature⟧ Student's name (according to the Nufous): His address (according to the Nufous): His date of birth (according to the Nufous): Student's current address: School transferred from: Grade transferred from: His result in the grade transferred from: Last general exam he passed and ⟦illegible⟧: Student's guardian: Relationship: Profession: Address: Signature of the student's guardian
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Shamash Secondary School BAGHDAD Shamash Secondary School Baghdad Telephone 6028 This transaction has been filed Committee 7879 24/7/56 Number: 1210 Date: 8 / 10 / 1951 To: Frank Iny Intermediate School Isaac Ibrahim Shama is a student in the second intermediate grade of our school for the year 1950 - 1951 and participated in the general exam and passed to the third intermediate grade. Based on his desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him with this document, and he is of good conduct. Arabic Language | 92 | Arithmetic | 100 English | 96 | Algebra | 95 Geography | 97 | Geometry | 100 History | 98 | Physics | 98 Mathematics | 95 | Chemistry | 98 | | Biology | 97 Total | 1067 | | SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL BAGHDAD Shamash Secondary School Baghdad The Director
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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 exam are admitted to the fourth preparatory grade. 3 - Students who have passed or have remedial exams in the intermediate school examination participate in the entrance exam. 4 - Every student must submit, upon admission, 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 freedom from infectious diseases. c - A certificate of vaccination against smallpox and typhoid. d - The Civil Status Book (Identity Card). e - Two copies of his photograph. 5 - The student must be of good conduct and character. Student's Name (per the Civil Status Book): Ishaq Ibrahim Address (per the Civil Status Book): Al-Saadoun district, house number 22/2 Date of birth (per the Civil Status Book): 1937 in Baghdad Student's current address: Al-Saadoun district, house number 22/2 School transferred from: Aini Intermediate School Grade transferred from: Third Intermediate Result in the grade transferred from: Passed in the second session Last general examination passed and its date: The government examination (Baccalaureate) for the year 1951 Student's guardian - Name: Yusuf Ibrahim Student's guardian - Relationship: His father Student's guardian - Profession: Merchant Student's guardian - Address: Khan Sabunji - Banks Street, Baghdad Signature of the student's guardian
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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 document certified by the Directorate of Education of the Baghdad District (2) the identity booklet (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 document. Student's name according to the school document: Yusuf Ibrahim Sheikh Father's name and family surname according to the school document: Ibrahim Sheikh School transferred from: Shamash Grade transferred from: Sixth Result in the grade transferred from: Passed and first in his class Year of graduation from primary education: 1948 - 1949 Name of the primary school graduated from: Al-Asadiya School Grade admitted to: Second Intermediate Name (Identity Booklet): Yusuf Ibrahim Sheikh Date of birth: 1936 Address: Souq al-Ghazl Nationality: Iraqi (Baghdad) Name (Student's guardian): Yusuf Ibrahim Sheikh Relationship: Himself Occupation: Merchant Current address: Al-Sa'doun neighborhood ⟦illegible⟧ Telephone number (if any): 5851 Student's current address: Al-Sa'doun neighborhood Student's signature ⟦signature⟧ Guardian's signature ⟦signature⟧
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Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
⟦line⟧
Admission Requirements
1 - Students who have passed the primary school examination are admitted to the first intermediate grade.
2 - Admitted to the ⟦illegible⟧ grade
3 - Participates in the ⟦illegible⟧ examination
4 - Every student must ⟦illegible⟧
a - Certificate of ⟦illegible⟧
b - Certificate of ⟦illegible⟧
c - Certificate of ⟦illegible⟧
d - Identity Card (Nufous) ⟦illegible⟧
e - Two copies of ⟦illegible⟧
5 - The age must be ⟦illegible⟧
Student's name (according to ⟦illegible⟧:
Address (according to the ⟦illegible⟧ book:
Date of birth (according to ⟦illegible⟧:
Student's current address ⟦illegible⟧:
School transferred from:
Grade transferred from:
Result in the grade transferred ⟦illegible⟧:
Last general examination passed ⟦illegible⟧:
Student's guardian:
Dr. H. A. Shamia
B. S. M. D. H. M. D.
Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamils' Bldg.
King Faisal II St.,
Tels. { Clinic 7061 Residence 5851
Dr. Haron Ibrahim Shamia
Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamil Building
King Faisal II Street
Telephone { Clinic 7061 Residence 5851
Patient's Name:
Address:
Age:
Date: 22 / 9 / 1952
⟦illegible handwriting in pencil/faded ink⟧
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Dr. Haroun Ibrahim Shamia
Dr. H. A. Shamia
Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamil Building
B. S. M. D. H. M. D.
King Faisal II Street
Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamils' Bldg.
King Faisal II St.,
Tels. { Clinic 7061
Residence 5851
Patient Name:
Address:
Age:
Date: 22 / 9 / 95
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Shamash Secondary School Baghdad ⟦line⟧ Admission Requirements 1 - Students who have passed the primary school examination are admitted to the first intermediate grade. 2 - Admitted to the grade ⟦covered⟧ 3 - Participates in the exam ⟦covered⟧ 4 - Every student must ⟦covered⟧ a - Certificate of ⟦covered⟧ b - Certificate of ⟦covered⟧ c - Certificate of ⟦covered⟧ d - Record of ⟦covered⟧ e - Two copies of ⟦covered⟧ 5 - That the age ⟦covered⟧ from ⟦covered⟧ Student's name (according to ⟦covered⟧ Address (according to the record of ⟦covered⟧ Date of birth (according to ⟦covered⟧ Student's current address ⟦covered⟧ School transferred from ⟦covered⟧ Grade transferred from ⟦covered⟧ Result in the grade transferred ⟦covered⟧ Last general exam passed ⟦covered⟧ Student's Guardian ⟦Handwritten note overlaid on the page⟧ 1950/5/21 After medical examination ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible list of names/items in two columns⟧ 1 - ⟦illegible⟧ 2 - ⟦illegible⟧ 3 - ⟦illegible⟧ 4 - ⟦illegible⟧ 5 - ⟦illegible⟧ 6 - ⟦illegible⟧ 7 - ⟦illegible⟧ 8 - ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible rows continuing downwards⟧
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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 ⟦illegible⟧ are admitted to the fourth preparatory grade.
3 - Successful students participate in the entrance exam
4 - Every student must submit his file upon admission
a - A transfer certificate from his school certified by
b - A medical certificate of his safety from diseases
c - A vaccination certificate against smallpox and typhoid
d - The identity card (census book).
e - Two copies of his photograph.
5 - The student must be of good conduct and...
Dr. H. A. Shamia
B. S. M. D. H. M. D.
Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamils' Bldg.
King Faisal II St.,
Tels. { Clinic 7061 Residence 5851
Dr. Haroun Ibrahim Shamia
Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamil Building
King Faisal II Street
Telephone { Clinic 7061 Residence 5851
Patient Name:
Age:
Address:
Date:
Student Name (according to the identity card)
His address (according to the identity card)
Date of birth (according to the identity card)
Current student address
School transferred from
Grade transferred from
His result in the grade transferred from
Last general exam passed and its date
Student's guardian { Name
Relationship
Profession
Address
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Dr. H. A. Shamia Dr. Haroun Ibrahim Shamia
B. S. M. D. H. M. D. Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamil Bldg.
Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamils' Bldg. King Faisal II Street
King Faisal II St.,
Tels. { Clinic 7061 Clinic 7061 } Telephone
Residence 5851 Residence 5851
Patient Name:
Age:
Address:
Date: ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
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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 have passed the entrance examination are admitted to the fourth preparatory grade. 3 - Students who passed or have makeup 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 their school, certified by the Directorate of Education of the province. b - A medical certificate confirming freedom from communicable diseases. c - A certificate of vaccination against smallpox and typhoid. d - Civil Status Identification (Nufous). e - Two copies of his photograph. 5 - The student must be of good conduct and character. Student's Name (according to Nufous): ⟦illegible⟧ His address (according to Nufous): ⟦illegible⟧ His date of birth (according to Nufous): ⟦illegible⟧ Student's current address: ⟦illegible⟧ School transferred from: ⟦illegible⟧ Grade transferred from: ⟦illegible⟧ His result in the grade transferred from: ⟦illegible⟧ The last general exam he passed and its date: ⟦illegible⟧ Student's Guardian: Name: ⟦illegible⟧ Relationship: ⟦illegible⟧ Profession: ⟦illegible⟧ Address: ⟦illegible⟧ Signature of the student's guardian
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Dr. H. A. Shamia
Dr. Haroun Ibrahim Shamia
B. S. M. D. H. M. D.
Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamil Bldg.
Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamils' Bldg.
King Faisal II Street
King Faisal II St.,
Clinic 7061
Tels. {
Tels. {
Residence 5851
Patient Name: Isaac Ibrahim Shamia
Age:
Address: ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 16 August 1949
To whom it may concern:
I have examined Isaac Ibrahim Shamia and found him
free from communicable diseases and in good
health. For this reason, I have given him this
certificate.
Haroun Ibrahim Shamia
Haroun Shamia
Kingdom of Iraq
40 Fils 40
Kingdom of Iraq
40 Fils 40
16 / 8 / 1949
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Adel Private School Baghdad Primary Department Number: 97 S Date: 20 / 6 / 1950 To ⟦illegible⟧ The student Isaac from this school for the year General for the ⟦illegible⟧ study recorded below. That ⟦illegible⟧ Arabic Language | 40 English Language | 60 Social Studies | 80 Natural Sciences | 20 Mathematics | 90 Dr. H. A. Shamia B. S. M. D. H. M. D. Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamils' Bldg. King Faisal II St., Tels. Clinic 7061 Residence 5851 Dr. Haroun Ibrahim Shamoun Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamil Building King Faisal II Street Clinic Phone 7061 Residence 5851 Patient Name: Isaac Ibrahim Shamoun Age: Address: ⟦illegible⟧ Date: 16 August 1949 To whom it may concern: I have examined Isaac Ibrahim Shamoun and found him free from communicable diseases and in good health. For this purpose, I have given this certificate. Haroun Ibrahim Shamoun Haroun Shamoun 12 / 8 / 49
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Dr. Haroun Ibrahim Shamia Dr. H. A. Shamia
Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamil Bldg. B. S. M. D. H. M. D
King Faisal II Street .Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamils' Bldg
King Faisal II St.,
Telephone { Clinic 7061 Clinic 7061 } .Tels
Residence 5851 Residence 5851
Patient Name: Isaac Ibrahim Shamia
Age:
Address:
Date: 16 August 1949
To whom it may concern:
That Isaac Shamia has been vaccinated by
me against smallpox and typhoid.
Haroun Ibrahim Shamia
⟦illegible⟧
Haroun Ibrahim Shamia
Iraq
Rescue
Fils
Iraq
40 Fils
16 / 8 / 49
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Adel Private School Baghdad Department: Primary Number: 92 S Date: 20 / 7 / 1960 To whom ⟦illegible⟧ The student ⟦...⟧ right ⟦...⟧ from this school for the ⟦...⟧ General for study except ⟦...⟧ recorded below. That brother ⟦...⟧ Arabic Language 60 English Language ⟦...⟧ Social Studies 8 Natural Sciences 20 Mathematics 90 ⟦illegible⟧ Dr. H. A. Shamia B. S. M. D. H. M. D. Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamils' Bldg. King Faisal II St., Tels. Clinic 7061 Residence 5851 Dr. Haroun Ibrahim Shamoun Fakhri Pasha Al-Jamil Building King Faisal II Street Clinic Phone 7061 Residence 5851 Patient Name: Isaac Ibrahim Shamoun Age Address: Date: 16 August 1949 To Whom It May Concern: Isaac Shamoun has been vaccinated by me against smallpox and typhoid Haroun Ibrahim Shamoun Rescue Kingdom of Iraq 40 Fils
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Adel Private School Baghdad Primary Department Transfer Document: Number :: 92 p Date :: 10/6/49 To the Directorate of ⟦Shamayi⟧ School The student Isaac Ibrahim Shama was one of the students of the sixth primary grade of this school for the academic year 1948 - 1949 and participated in the examinations General for primary studies for that year and passed and achieved the grades recorded below. The conduct of the aforementioned was ⟦line⟧ Arabic Language | 82 | Eighty-two English Language | 96 | Ninety-six Social Studies | 88 | Eighty-eight Natural Sciences | 82 | Eighty-two Mathematics | 90 | Ninety 438 The Principal ⟦illegible stamp⟧ ⟦illegible handwriting⟧