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IJA 2856

Correspondence Regarding Students from the Baghdadi Jewish Schools

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The archival material contains correspondence between different Baghdadi Jewish schools regarding: school matters, student transfers, acceptance forms, school reports, acceptance letters, graduation certificates, medical notification excuses, name changes, student punishment and parent’s requests for their children to repeat classes, pledge for misbehaving, and recommendation letters; photographs of students are included. It includes letters from schools to the Directorate of Education for certificate for ratification, to the Directorate of Missions and Equalization of Diplomas, and to the General Director of Recruitment. Also included is a letter from the Head of the Jewish Lay Council to the Directorate of Education regarding the reorganization of the Jewish schools to conform to the Ministry of Education’s new rules that concerns the students whom have been discharged from Jewish school because their Iraq citizenship has been revoked.

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Archive Reference
IJA 2856
Item Number
12165
Date
Approx. January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1960
Languages
Multiple Languages
Keywords
Menahem S. Daniel's School, Private School, Alliance Israélite Universelle, Shamash Secondary School, Rahel Shamoon School, File Folder, Typed, School Material, Crown Crest, Ministry of Education, Ink Stamp, Alliance School, Receipts, Letterhead, University, Jewish Lay Council, Abrogation of Citizenship, Frank Iny School, French, Middle School, Standardized Test, Photograph, Transcript, Correspondence, Directorate of Education, Annotation, Exam Records, Handwritten, Tassisia School

AI en Translation, Pages 101-125

Page 102

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
=/ Copy of the Letter / =
Based on the request of Dr. Abbas Al-Hasani in his petition dated 10/17/1965
and its attachment, the documents of his daughters Sabah, Balqis, and Lubna.
1- Student Sabah Al-Hasani is accepted into the fourth primary grade in our schools
2- Student Balqis Al-Hasani is accepted into the third primary grade in our schools
3- Student Lubna Al-Hasani is accepted into the first primary grade in our schools
Acting General Director of Technical Affairs
Republic of Iraq
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Governorate / Al-Rusafa
Examinations
Number -:
Date -: 10 / 1965
To /: Administration of Frank Iny Private Primary School
Subject /: Acceptance of Students
We convey to you above a copy of the letter from the General Directorate of Technical Affairs / Examinations
Numbered 45818 on 10/30/1965 for review and implementation accordingly.
Youssef Mohammed Farid
Director of Education
A copy to /
General Directorate of Technical Affairs / Examinations, in reference to their letter above.
Certificates.
Examinations.
Al-Janabi / 10 / 31
⟦I have no objection to Balqis attending the⟧
⟦third primary grade as per the wish of her guardian⟧
⟦To the esteemed General Technical Directorate⟧
⟦illegible⟧
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Page 104

Administration
Central Progressive Nuns School
<del>⟦illegible⟧</del>
Admission Form
No.: 524
Date: 20 / ⟦...⟧
To the Administration of School: ⟦...⟧
The student ⟦line⟧ whose photo is attached above entered Grade ⟦line⟧ of our school on date ⟦line⟧
year and persevered in studying until date ⟦line⟧ and reached Grade ⟦line⟧ and achieved the following grades in
the final exam.
Subjects | Grade in figures and writing
Religion |
Arabic Language |
English Language |
Arithmetic and Measurements |
History |
Geography |
Science and Health |
Civics |
Drawing and Crafts |
Anthem and Physical Education |
Total |
She has earned promotion to Grade ⟦line⟧ or has failed in Grade ⟦line⟧ and must be re-examined in the subject of ⟦line⟧
And we have given this form upon the request and desire of her guardian for her transfer to another school
School principal's remarks about the student's behavior
Date
Signature of the School Principal
The Republic of Iraq
50 Fils
Fiscal Stamp
⟦illegible circular stamp⟧
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Page 105

⟦Frank⟧ Aini Primary School
Number: F / ⟦182⟧ / 65
Date: / / 1965
Examination Number: - ⟦5711⟧
School Administration of ⟦...⟧
The ⟦...⟧ whose photo is attached above is one of the students of class ( ⟦...⟧ )
⟦photo⟧
The Private Scientific Institute Secondary School
Evening School
Number ::
Date :: 27 / 9 / 1965
To: Farid Aini
Subject / Student Admission
We have no objection to admitting the student Mansour Yousef to the first grade of
our school for the academic year 1965/1966.
The Principal
27 / 9 / 1965
The Private Scientific Institute Secondary School
Evening School
Baghdad
Non-dropping identity number ⟦...⟧ and its date 19 / /
⟦revenue stamp fragment⟧

Page 107

Primary: ⟦Frank Iny⟧
Number :: F/ ⟦65 / 152⟧
Date :: ⟦1 / 9 / 1965⟧
Examination Number :-: ⟦5784⟧
In the name of the High Affectionate
Administration of ⟦Frank Iny⟧ School
That ⟦Youssef Youssef Moallem⟧, whose photo is attached above, is one of the students of the ( ⟦Sixth⟧ )
Primary grade of our school, who entered the ( ⟦General⟧ ) examination for primary studies for the year
⟦1964 / 1965⟧ and his result was ( ⟦Pass⟧ ) in the ( ⟦First⟧ ) round, and the following is a statement
of his grades :-
Subject | Grade
Arabic Language | ⟦68⟧ ⟦Sixty-eight⟧
English Language | ⟦74⟧ ⟦Seventy-four⟧
Social Studies | ⟦88⟧ ⟦Eighty-eight⟧
Mathematics | ⟦48⟧ ⟦Forty-eight⟧
Science | ⟦67⟧ ⟦Sixty-seven⟧
Duties | ⟦60⟧ ⟦Sixty⟧
Total | ⟦405⟧ ⟦Four hundred and five⟧
The Principal
⟦Akram Ibrahim⟧
Non-dropping identity number: ⟦718 / 761⟧
And its date: ⟦1 / 8 / 1964⟧
⟦Frank Iny Mixed Primary School⟧
⟦Akram Ibrahim⟧

Page 109

FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Modern Alwiyah - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Information Photo
Grading
No.:
Number:
Date: 22nd June, 1965.
Date:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
This is to certify that Saleh Nouri Khedoory Shemie has finished, in June
1965, the First Primary Form of Frank Iny School which, in standard, is equiva-
lent roughly to grade two of the Amerian Schools.
Below are his marks in the different subjects for the final examination of
the above Form , which were given in June 1965:
Subject | Mark out of (10) | Note:
Bible | 9.0 | Maximum mark is 10.0
Arabic Language | 8.0 | Minimum passing mark
French Language | 7.5 | is 5.0
Arithmetic | 5.5 |
General Science | 6.0 |
Average mark in all subjects | 7.2 |
Rank of student in class | 31 |
No. of students in class | 47 |
While in Frank Iny School S. N. K. Shemie was Always diligent and of good
character. He is supplied with this certificate at his parent's request.

Page 110

School Principal
⟦signature⟧
To the Principal of ⟦Frank Iny⟧ School
We have no objection to accepting the student ⟦...⟧
in the ⟦Third⟧ grade of our school.
⟦Frank Iny School for Girls⟧
Telephone ( ⟦2831⟧ )
Date ⟦...⟧ 196⟦...⟧

Page 111

"In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone number 91693
Number: F/64/279
Date: 11/23/1964
Directorate of Education for Baghdad District / Al-Rusafa
After greetings
We attach herewith the transfer certificate numbered F/64/278 on 11/23/64 belonging
to the student Huda Abdul Qader for certification. Please be informed that the mentioned student was accepted
in the first primary grade from Jamila Primary School for Girls according to the school administration's letter
numbered 11/21/64.
This is ⟦for your information⟧ and please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
Principal

Page 112

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number ⟦line⟧ F/ 2078 / 64
Date ⟦line⟧ 10/23/1964
⟦illegible⟧
Management of Jamila Primary School for Girls
Huda Abdul Qadir Jumaa, whose photograph is affixed above, is one of the students of the
First Grade of Primary in our school for the academic year 64/65 and based on her guardian's request
to transfer to your school, we have provided her with this certificate.
⟦illegible⟧
Isaac Cohen
The Director
⟦illegible⟧

Page 113

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone number 91693
Number: F/ 278 / 64
Date: 23 / 11 / 1964
Administration of Jamila Primary School for Girls
Huda Abdul Qadir Juma, whose photo is attached above, is a student in the
first primary grade of our school for the academic year 64 / 65. At the request of her guardian
to transfer to your school, we have provided her with this certificate.
⟦illegible⟧
Isaac Cohen
Principal
⟦illegible⟧
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Page 115

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Menahem Salih Daniel School
2/42/233 Menahem Daniel Street - Senak
Telephone Number 81812
Menahem S. Daniel's School
233/42/ Senak
TELEPHONE 81812
Baghdad on: 7/10/1952 Baghdad
Number :: 2104
Subject :: Transfer Certificate
To the administration of Frank Iny Private School
The student Freddy Khedhouri Shaoul, nicknamed ⟦Ezra⟧, one of the students
of the first primary grade in our school for the academic year ⟦1951 - 1952⟧
has participated in the final exams for the mentioned year successfully and deserved
promotion to the second primary grade.
Below we list the grades obtained by the mentioned
student, considering the full mark is 10 :-
Subject | Grade
Arabic Language | 9.5
English Language | 8.5
Hebrew Language | 9
Arithmetic | 8.5
Life Sciences | 10
Physical Education and Anthem | 10
Drawing and Crafts | 8.5
Total Score | 64/0
He has been of good conduct, behavior, and regular in school attendance, and
we have provided him with this certificate based on his father's desire to transfer him to
Frank Iny Private School.
I.D. number for non-revocation of Iraqi citizenship for his father 1812 dated 28/4/1952
M. S. DANIEL SCHOOL
Menahem Daniel School
Issued by Frank Iny Private School for Boys
Number ⟦illegible⟧
Date ⟦illegible⟧
⟦signature⟧
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Page 116

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Number: F/64/225
Date: 30/9/1964
Directorate of Education for the Baghdad District / Rusafa
After greetings.
Attached herewith is the transfer certificate numbered F/64/224 and dated 30/9/1964
Belonging to the student Ibrahim Aziz Abhouk for certification.
Isaac Cohen
The Director
⟦illegible stamp⟧
⟦illegible stamp⟧
⟦illegible stamp⟧

Page 117

Frank Iny School
Middle and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
59559
Number: F/ 64/2204
Date: 30 / 9 / 1964
Administration of Menahem Daniel School
Ibrahim Aziz Saleh Abhouk, whose photo is affixed above, is one of the students of the first
primary grade of our school for the academic year 1963 / 1964 and he participated in the
final examination for the mentioned year and passed it in the second session, and based on the request of his
guardian to transfer to your school, we have provided him with this certificate.
⟦FRANK INY SCHOOL⟧
⟦Frank Iny School⟧
Isaac Cohen
The Principal
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Page 120

Number 261
Date 8 / 9 / 1967
Management of Frank Aini School
The Mixed School ⟦...⟧ for Girls
The student Lulu Mai Dhahi in our school ⟦...⟧ was in the first grade
in our school on the date of 19 / 9 / 1959 and she persevered in attendance until 10 / 5 / 1960
And she left during the exam that took place on 10 / 5 / 1960 and her result was the second grade
Special, and she obtained the following grades:
Subject | Grade
Religious Education | 7 Seven
Arabic Language | 8 Eight
Arithmetic | 7 Seven
Social Education | 6 Six
Principles of Science and Health | 8 Eight
Art Education | 7 Seven
Anthems | 7 Seven
Sports | 10 Ten
Notes
1- Her attendance and discipline are very good
2- She was not previously provided with a document
Certification of the authenticity of the school principal's signature and its contents
Registered in the document register
Under number ( 547 ) and date 8 / 9 / 1967
⟦illegible⟧
Certificate Observer, Assistant Director of Education for Baghdad Brigade
Al-Zahra School
(for Girls)
Number ...
Date 8 / 9 / 1967
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils
Revenue Stamp
⟦illegible⟧
Suad Hassan al-Khuzai
Principal of Al-Zahra School
Primary for Girls
Al-Zahra School
Number
Date
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Page 121

"In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number: F/ 64 / ⟦221⟧
Date: 24 / 9 / 1964
Directorate of Education for the Baghdad / Rusafa District
Greetings,
We attach herewith the transfer certificate numbered F/ 64/221 and dated 24/9/1964
belonging to the student Lulu Hay Menahem Sassoon for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
Principal
⟦illegible⟧
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Page 122

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number: F / 64 / ⟦221⟧
Date: 24 / 9 / 1964
Administration of Al-Sharqiya Primary School for Girls
The student Lulu Hay Menahem Sasson is one of the students of the fifth
primary grade of our school for the academic year 1963 / 1964 and she participated in the
final exam for the mentioned year and failed it in the first session. Based on her guardian's desire
to transfer to your school, we have provided her with <del>this letter</del> this certificate.
Isaac Cohen
Principal
FRANK INY SCHOOL - BAGHDAD
Frank Iny School
Baghdad

Page 123

Administration of Al-Sharqiya Elementary School
for Girls
To the administration of Frank Eini School
We have no objection to accepting the student Lulu Matta in ⟦...⟧
In the fifth grade
On behalf of the Principal
⟦signature⟧
Al-Sharqiya Elementary School for Girls
195 / /
The Assistant

Page 124

Established in 1910
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number ⟦line⟧ F/ 220 / 64
Date ⟦line⟧ 24 / 9 / 1964
"In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Governorate / Al-Rusafa
Greetings,
We enclose herewith the transfer certificate numbered F/ 219 / 64 and dated 24 / 9 / 1964
belonging to the student Awf Abdul Rahman Abdul Salam for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
Principal
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Page 125

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
FRANK INY SCHOOL BAGHDAD
Frank Iny School Baghdad
⟦In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful⟧
No: F / 219 / 64
Date: 17 / 9 / 1964
Administration of Adel Private School
Awf Abdul Rahman Abdul Salam, whose photo is attached above, is one of the fifth-grade
primary students of our school for the academic year 1963 / 1964. He participated in the final exam
for the mentioned year and passed it in the second session. Based on his guardian's request to transfer
to your school, we have provided him with this certificate.
FRANK INY SCHOOL BAGHDAD
Frank Iny School Baghdad
Isaac Cohen
Director
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