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IJA 3302

Student Folders with Photographs, Baghdadi Jewish Schools

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Description

These are archival documents from the Baghdadi Jewish schools. The item includes students' folders with photographs, exam records, transcripts, and information about awards and disciplinary actions.

Metadata

Archive Reference
IJA 3302
Item Number
15750
Date
Approx. January 1, 1961 to December 31, 1970
Languages
Arabic, English
Keywords
Menahem S. Daniel's School, Shamash Secondary School, Revenue Stamp, File Folder, Typed, School Material, Ministry of Education, Ink Stamp, Letterhead, General Certificate of Education Overseas, Frank Iny School, University of Cambridge, Standardized Test, Photograph, Transcript, Correspondence, Annotation, Exam Records, Handwritten, Students

AI English Translation, Pages 176-200

Archival unit 176

School Directorate
Shamash Preparatory School ⟦...⟧
Number: Sh / 197 /
Date: 16 / 8 / 1966
(The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
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Recruitment Department / ⟦First East Rusafa⟧
. . . Greetings .
We confirm to you that the document numbered Sh / 197 and dated 16 / 8 / 1966 attached
herewith, which belongs to ( ⟦Heskiel Samuel Sion Darwish⟧ ) was issued by the administration of this school,
Please be informed.
This and please accept our highest respect.
⟦signature⟧
The Director

Archival unit 177

(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
School Directorate:
Shamash Private Preparatory School:
Number :: Sh / ⟦illegible⟧ /
Date :: ⟦illegible⟧ / ⟦illegible⟧ / 1968
Recruitment Department / ⟦First Police Brigade⟧
Greetings.
We confirm to you that the document numbered Sh / 187 and dated 16 / 8 / 1968 attached
herewith, which belongs to ( ⟦Subhi Salih Sayyun Darwish⟧ ), was issued by the administration of this school,
Please be informed.
Please accept our highest respect.
The Director

Archival unit 178

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Archival unit 180

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Student address for the academic year 1968 / 1969
Student name: Ezekiel Saleh Sayouf Darwish .
Student date of birth and mother's name: 1 - 7 - 1951 Naeema Youssef Abdul Nabi
Student's place of birth: Baghdad
Residential address: Bataween - 91 / L
Home phone: —
Name and address of student guardian's workplace: Saleh Darwish - Shorja Khan al-Dajaj
Student guardian's occupation: Stationery seller
Works: —
Mother of Adel: —
Work phone: —
Identity card number (non-revocation of citizenship): 1038 / 1110
Identity card date (non-revocation of citizenship): 11 / 10 / 1964
Last school the student attended: Menahem Saleh Daniel School
Census book number: 68206
Census book date: 8 / 7 / 1962

Archival unit 181

Number 000012
Ministry of Education
Iraq
« Intermediate School Certificate »
School Directorate
Frank Eini Private Intermediate School
Photograph
x
Number /:
Date / / 19:
Examination Number: 9149
To /: ⟦Administration of the Central Preparatory School for Boys⟧
That ⟦Haqqi Nuri Samuel Darwish⟧ whose picture is pasted above is one of the students of the ⟦Third Intermediate⟧ grade from our school
He entered the ⟦General⟧ exam for the year 1967 / 1968 and his result was ⟦Pass⟧ in the ⟦First⟧ session and he obtained
the grades listed on the back and based on his request we provided him with this document.
1 - He was admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered ⟦205⟧ and dated ⟦25 / 7 / 1964⟧ issued by ⟦Shamas Babylon⟧ school
in ⟦⟧ .
The entity to which the document is addressed | its number | its date | type of document
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Certificates and Statistics
Authenticity of the principal's signature and the contents of the document
Date ⟦29 / 8 / 1968⟧
Responsible Official
⟦Mahmoud Kadhim Al-Nashali⟧
For the Director of Education of Baghdad Rusafa Governorate
⟦Abdul-Jabbar Kamal⟧
3 - The grades he failed in and the number of years of failure and the cause of failure (illness or other).
4 - The subjects in which he had to complete re-exams.
5 - His conduct and regularity of attendance.
6 - Date of leaving school ⟦30 / 6 / 1968⟧ .
7 - Was he provided with a transfer certificate. ⟦No except for this document⟧ .
School Clerk
⟦Akram⟧
School Principal
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils revenue stamp
Republic of Iraq
20 Fils revenue stamp
Civil Status ID Number 879 and date 20 / 8 / 1952 Al-Qishla
Date of Birth 11 / 10 / 1952

Archival unit 182

Number 000012
Ministry of Education
Iraqi
School Directorate
« Intermediate Study Document »
Frank Eini Private Intermediate School
Number /:
Date: / / 19
Examination Number: 969
Solar Photography
X
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To / School Administration ⟦illegible⟧
That ⟦Khadhouri Saleh Khadhouri⟧ whose photo is attached above is one of the students of the ⟦Third⟧ grade of our school
He entered the ⟦General⟧ examination for the year 1967 / 1968 and his result was ⟦Pass⟧ in the ⟦First⟧ round and he obtained
the grades listed on the back, and based on his request, we provided him with this document.
1 - Admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered ⟦202⟧ and dated ⟦25 / 7 / 1966⟧ issued by ⟦Sati' al-Husri⟧ school
in ⟦Baghdad⟧
2 - Documents previously provided to him.
The entity to which the document is addressed | Its number | Its date | Type of document
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3 - The grades in which he failed, the number of years of failure, and the reason for failure (illness or otherwise) ⟦.⟧
4 - The subjects in which he completed ⟦.⟧
5 - His behavior and regularity of attendance ⟦Very Good⟧
6 - Date he left the school ⟦.⟧
7 - Was he provided with a transfer certificate? ⟦Yes, this document⟧
School Clerk
School Principal
Stamp
Civil Status Identity Number 879 and date 18 / 4 / 1952 Al-Qishla
11 / 8 / 1968

Archival unit 183

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Archival unit 184

Ministry of Education
Iraq
« Secondary School Document »
Number: 000045
School Directorate: Shamash Private Preparatory School
Number /: 97 / ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 16 / 10 / 1969
Examination Number:
Photograph
X
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Baghdad
To / The Respected Sabeh Hamid Al-Karam
That (Jill Ghazal), the owner of the photo attached above, is one of the students of the Fifth Scientific Grade of our school
Entered the exam ⟦line⟧ for the year 1969 / 1970 and his result was ⟦line⟧ in the ⟦line⟧ session and he obtained
the grades listed on the back, and based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
1 - Admitted according to Transfer Certificate No. 12 dated 8 / 8 / 1968 issued by Frank Iny Intermediate School
in ⟦line⟧
Entity to which the document is addressed | Its number | Its date | Type of document
3 - The grades in which he failed, the number of years of failure, and the reason for failure (illness or other) Did not fail
4 - Subjects in which he completed ⟦line⟧
5 - His behavior and regularity of attendance are very good
6 - Date of leaving school: Still continuing his studies
7 - Was he provided with a transfer certificate: No
School Clerk
Suad Kiria
School Principal
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Permanent Subsistence and Bakeries Directorate Fee: 100 / 28 / 1110 on 11 / 8 / 1964

Archival unit 185

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Subject | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Ministerial Grade
 | Grade in digits | Grade in words | Grade in digits | Grade in words | Grade in digits | Grade in words
Christian Religion |  |  |  |  | 58 | 
Arabic Language |  |  |  |  | 60 | 
Mathematics |  |  |  |  | 80 | 
Social Studies |  |  |  |  | 88 | 
Physics and Chemistry |  |  |  |  | 72 | 
Biology |  |  |  |  | 57 | 
English Language |  |  |  |  | 47 | 
Total |  |  |  |  |  | 
Haqqi Farid Sahyoun
Dardab
⟦circular stamp overlapping table⟧

Archival unit 186

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Menahem S. Daniel's Private School
233/42 Menahem Daniel Street - Senak
Telephone Number 81812
Certificates and Statistics
Certifies the authenticity of the school principal's signature and the contents of the document
Number 2002 Date 2/4/1962
Responsible Official ⟦signature⟧ Director of Education for Baghdad Al-Rusafa District
Baghdad: 25 / 7 / 1962
Baghdad on:
Number: 2052
Subject: Transfer Certificate
M. S. DANIEL SCHOOL
Menahem Daniel School
10
To the Management of the Respected Frank Iny Private School
The student Ezekiel Ezra Saleh Darwish, whose photo is kept above, is one of
the students of the sixth primary grade in this school and has participated
in the general examinations for the Baghdad Al-Rusafa District, first session, for primary
studies for the academic year 1961/1962, and his examination number was
(4702) and he obtained a total of (459) marks out of a total of 600 marks and was considered
successful.
Below we list the marks he obtained in the aforementioned examination: -
Arabic Language 82
English Language 87
Social Studies 66
Mathematics 91
Principles of Science and Health 54
Religion and National Education 79
Total 459 marks
Verified
Alia Ahmed
1/8/1962
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils Revenue Stamp
Baghdad 1960
BAGHDAD 1960
M. S. DANIEL SCHOOL
He was of good conduct, behavior, and regular school attendance, and
we have provided him with this certificate based on his father's desire to transfer him to
Frank Iny Private School.
ID number for non-revocation of Iraqi citizenship
for his father 879 and its date 4/2/1952
⟦signature⟧

Archival unit 187

1110 / 2728
11 / 10 / 922
Ready Answers
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Archival unit 188

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Menahem S. Daniel's Private School
233/42/2542 Menahem Daniel Street - Senak 233/42/ Senak
Telephone Number 81812 TELEPHONE 81812
Certificates and Statistics
Certifies the authenticity of the school principal's signature and the contents of the document
Baghdad on 20 / 9 / 1964 Date 4 / 10 / 1964
Responsible Official ⟦signature⟧ Director of Education for Baghdad Al-Rusafa District
Baghdad on 20 / 9 / 1964 Baghdad
Number: 2052
Subject: Transfer Certificate
M. S. DANIEL SCHOOL
Baghdad 1910
Menahem School
To the administration of the respected Frank Iny Private School
The student Ezekiel son of Rachel Darwish, whose photo is attached above, is one of
the students of the sixth primary grade in this school who participated
in the general examinations for the Baghdad Al-Rusafa District, first session, for primary
studies for the academic year 1963 / 1964, and his examination number was
(4702) and he obtained a total of (459) marks out of a total of 600 marks and was considered
successful.
Below we list the marks he obtained in the mentioned examination: -
Arabic Language 82
English Language 87
Social Studies 66
Mathematics 91
Principles of Science and Health 54
Religion and National Education 79
Total 459 marks
Verified
⟦signature⟧
20 / 9 / 64
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils Revenue Stamp
BAGHDAD 1910
M. S. DANIEL SCHOOL
He was of good conduct, behavior, and regular school attendance, and
we have provided him with this certificate based on his father's desire to transfer him to
Frank Iny Private School.
Identity card number for non-revocation of Iraqi citizenship
for his father 879 and date 24 / 2 / 1952
⟦signature⟧

Archival unit 189

Announcement
Subject / Student Punishment
In view of what the student (Hesqel Ezra Saleh) has done in classes, who is from the
First Intermediate Grade (A), of acts violating the order on Wednesday, 11/25/64
The Discipline Committee met on Friday, 11/27/1964, based
on the request of the school principal and decided to impose a registered reprimand punishment on the mentioned student
with a deduction of ten marks from his behavior average.
This is with the knowledge that the student is considered to have failed his grade if more than
50% marks are deducted from his behavior average.
Isaac Cohen
Principal
A copy to:
• The student's guardian for information (1)
• The student's personal file for filing (2)
• The announcements for filing (3)

Archival unit 190

Announcement
Subject/ Student Punishment
In view of the attempt by the student (Haskiel Ezra) Saleh Sayon Darwish, who is from the
Second Intermediate Class (A), to cheat in the Education exam on Tuesday, 1/4/1966,
the administration of this school has decided, based on the request of the specialized teacher Mr. Nour El-Din
Al-Daghistani, the following:
1- His grade in the Education exam shall be zero.
2- Deducting fifteen points from his conduct average.
Note that the student is considered to have failed his grade if more than 51% is deducted
from his conduct average.
Isaac Cohen
Principal
A copy to:
(1) To the student's guardian for information.
(2) For filing in the student's personal file.
(3) For filing in the punishments file.
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Archival unit 191

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Menahem S. Daniel's Private School
233/42 Menahem Daniel Street - Senak 233/42 Senak
Telephone Number 81812 TELEPHONE 81812
Certificates and Statistics
Certifies the authenticity of the school principal's signature and the contents of the document
Number 2002 Date 24 / 8 / 1964
Responsible official for the Director of Education of Baghdad Al-Rusafa District
Abdul Razzaq Khalil Bayada
Baghdad on: 25 / 8 / 1964 Baghdad
Number: 2052
Subject: Transfer Certificate
M. S. DANIEL SCHOOL
Menahem Saleh Daniel School
To the management of the respected Frank Iny Private School
The student Ezekiel Ezra Saleh Darwish, whose photo is attached above, is one of
the students of the sixth primary grade in this school and has participated
in the general examinations for the Baghdad Al-Rusafa District, first session, for primary
studies for the academic year 1963 / 1964, and his examination number was
(4702) and he obtained a total of (459) marks out of a total of 600 marks and was considered
successful.
Below we list the marks he obtained in the mentioned examination: -
Arabic Language | 82
English Language | 87
Social Studies | 66
Mathematics | 91
Principles of Science and Health | 54
Religion and National Education | 87
Total Mark | 459
Audited
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He has been of good conduct, behavior, and regular school attendance, and
we have provided him with this certificate based on his father's desire to transfer him to
Frank Iny Private School.
Identity card number for non-revocation of Iraqi citizenship
for his father 879 dated 20 / 4 / 1954
Republic of Iraq
Fiscal stamp 50 fils
Baghdad 1910 BAGHDAD 1910
M. S. DANIEL SCHOOL
⟦signature⟧

Archival unit 192

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number: F / 68 /
Date: 5 / 1 / 1966
Announcement
Subject / Student Punishment
In view of the attempt by student (Heskel Ezra) Saleh Sion Darwish, who is in the
Second Intermediate (A) class, to cheat in the Education exam on Tuesday, 4 / 1 / 1966,
the administration of this school has decided, based on the request of the specialized teacher Mr. Nour El-Din
Al-Daghistani, the following:-
1- His grade in the Education exam shall be zero.
2- Deduction of fifteen marks from his conduct average.
This is with the knowledge that the student is considered to have failed his grade if a deduction of
51% or more is made from his conduct average.
Isaac Cohen
Principal
Copy to:-
( 1 ) To the student's guardian for information.
( 2 ) For filing in the student's personal file.
( 3 ) For filing in the punishments file.
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Archival unit 193

Republic of Iraq
Ministry of Education
Baghdad District Directorate
Baghdad Intermediate School
Telephone Number: 91693
Number: 285 / 64
Date: ⟦line⟧ 11/25/1964
Announcement
Subject Name / Student Punishment
In view of what the student (Hezekiel Hazwa) Saleh from the classes of the
First Intermediate (A) committed of acts violating the order on Wednesday, 11/25/64
The Discipline Committee met today and decided to issue a (Registered Reprimand) punishment
against the aforementioned student for failing to maintain silence in class and performing acts violating the order.
If such behavior is repeated by him, stricter measures will be taken against him.
We request the guardian of the aforementioned student to sign this announcement and return it to the school administration.
With appreciation
Isaac Cohen
Principal
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In view of the delibera ⟦line⟧
Second Intermediate ⟦line⟧
The administration has decided ⟦line⟧
Al-Afghani as follows ⟦line⟧
1- That it be ⟦line⟧

Archival unit 194

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Menahem S. Daniel's Private School
233/42/233 Menahem Daniel Street - Senak 233/42/ Senak
Telephone Number 81812 TELEPHONE 81812
Certificates and Statistics
Certifies the authenticity of the school principal's signature and the contents of the document
Baghdad on 25 / 7 / 1964 Date 4 / 8 / 1964
Responsible Official ⟦illegible⟧ Director of Education for Baghdad Rusafa District
Baghdad on: 25 / 7 / 1964 Baghdad
Number :: 2052
Subject :: Transfer Certificate
Menahem School
M. S. DANIEL SCHOOL
1910
To the Management of the Respected Frank Iny Private School
The student Ezekiel son of Ezra Hawak son of Darwish, whose photo is attached above, is one of
the students of the sixth primary grade in this school and has participated
in the general examinations for the Baghdad Rusafa District, first session for primary
studies for the academic year 1963 / 1964, and his examination number was
(4702) and he obtained a total of (459) marks out of a total of 600 marks and was considered
successful.
Below we list the marks he obtained in the aforementioned examination :-
Arabic Language | 82
English Language | 87
Social Studies | 66
Mathematics | 91
Principles of Science and Health | 54
Religion and National Education | 79
Total | 459 marks
Paid
4 / 8 / 1964
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Republic of Iraq
Revenue Stamp 50 Fils
BAGHDAD 1910 BAGHDAD 1910
M. S. DANIEL SCHOOL
He was of good conduct, behavior, and regular school attendance, and
we have provided him with this certificate based on his father's desire to transfer him to
Frank Iny Private School.
Identity number for non-revocation of Iraqi citizenship
for his father 879 and its date 4 / 2 / 1952
⟦signature⟧
School Principal

Archival unit 195

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiyah Al-Haditha - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
⟦line⟧
Number: F/61/255
Date: 21 / 9 / 1961
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Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the transfer certificate numbered F/61/254 and dated 21/9/1961
belonging to the student (Heskel Ezra) Saleh Darwish for certification.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director

Archival unit 196

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiyah Al-Jadida - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number: F/61/254
Date: 21 / 9 / 1961
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Administration of Menahem Daniel School
(Heskel Ezra) Saleh Darwish, whose photograph is attached below, is one of the students of the
fourth primary grade of our school for the academic year 1960 / 1961 and he participated in
the final exam for the mentioned year and failed it. Based on the desire of his guardian to
transfer to your school, we have provided him with this certificate.
⟦signature⟧
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal

Archival unit 197

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Baghdad - ⟦illegible⟧
Telephone: ⟦illegible⟧
Number ⟦illegible⟧
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In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Based on ⟦illegible⟧
Pursuant to the letter numbered ⟦illegible⟧ dated ⟦illegible⟧
Pursuant to ⟦illegible⟧ in which it was decided ⟦illegible⟧
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Head of the Committee
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Archival unit 198

(Ezekiel Ezra) Saleh Zion Darwish
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Ezekiel Ezra ⟦illegible⟧
The academic year ⟦illegible⟧ Arab countries
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Archival unit 199

Student address for the academic year 1971 / 1972
Student Name :: (Peretz) Badi' Madi Peretz Rasti
Student's birth year and mother's name :: 1954 Mother's name: Khatoun Haroun Cohen
Student's birthplace :: Baghdad
Home address :: Alwiyah, Al-Nidhal Street, Arsa 412, Baghdad
Home phone :: 91701
Name and address of the student's guardian's workplace :: Al-Sareer Garage, Sheikh Omar Street
Student's guardian's occupation :: Garage owner
Work phone :: 67467
Non-revocation of citizenship identity number :: 1278 / 1121
Date of non-revocation of citizenship identity :: 12 / 10 / 1964
Last school the student attended :: Shamash Preparatory School ⟦for Boys⟧
Civil registry book number :: 880249
Date of civil registry book :: 5 / 12 / 1967

Archival unit 200

(( In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful ))
School Directorate
Shammash Private Preparatory School
Number :: SH / ⟦71⟧
Date :: ⟦12 / 10 / 1971⟧
Recruitment Office / Al-Karrada Al-Sharqiya I
Greetings.
We confirm to you that the document numbered SH / ⟦71⟧ and dated ⟦12 / 10 / 1971⟧ attached
herewith, which belongs to ( ⟦Yaqub Yusuf Sassoon⟧ ), was issued by the administration of this school.
Please be informed.
Please accept our highest respect.
The Principal
⟦2394 / 71⟧
⟦880249⟧
⟦1971 / 10 / 5⟧
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