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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new rules that concerns the students whom have been discharged from Jewish school because their Iraq citizenship has been revoked.
AI en Translation, Pages 201-225
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FRANK INY SCHOOL &
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
Shamash School - Baghdad
SHAMASH SCHOOL - BAGHDAD
Date ⟦line⟧
Number ⟦line⟧
Certified True Copy
Mr.H.M. Toeg's Class Record
Marks for subjects marked (na) are not
available to this School.
Subjects | School Forms (Frank Iny Intermediate School) 1st | School Forms (Frank Iny Intermediate School) 2nd | School Forms (Frank Iny Intermediate School) 3rd | School Forms (Shamash Secondary School) 4th | School Forms (Shamash Secondary School) 5th | Average Number of periods per week in the different years.
Equivalent to American Grades | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th |
Years Attended | 1943 1944 | 1944 1945 | 1945 1946 | 1946 1947 | 1947 1948 |
| | | Baccalaureate Exam. | | Baccalaureate Exam. |
Arabic Language | 68 | 69 | 72 | na | 64 | 6 periods
English Language | 59 | 73 | 73 | na | 87 | 6 ""
Bible | 65 | - | - | - | - | 2 ""
Arithmetic | 67 | 69 | - | - | - | 3 ""
Elementary Algebra | 83 | 78 | - | na | - | 3 ""
Plane Geometry | 77 | 66 | - | - | - | 3 ""
General Math. (Arith. Algebra & Plane Geometry). | - | - | 85 | - | - | 7 ""
Trigonometry | - | - | - | na | - | 3 ""
Algebra with Trig. | - | - | - | - | 89 | 6 ""
Solid Geometry | - | - | - | - | 75 | 3 ""
Natural Science | 66 | - | - | - | - | 4 ""
Biology | - | 60 | 73 | - | - | 2 ""
⟦B⟧iology | - | - | - | na | - | 2 ""
Zoology & Botany | - | - | - | - | 70 | 9 ""
Physics with Chemistry | - | - | 71 | - | - | 5 ""
Physics | - | 69 | - | - | 87 | 5 ""
Chemistry | - | 70 | - | na | 84 | 4 ""
Civics | - | 67 | - | - | - | 1 ""
Ancient History | 65 | - | - | - | - | 2 ""
Islamic History | - | 74 | - | - | - | 2 ""
Geography | 62 | 66 | - | - | - | 2 ""
Social Sciences (Civics, History & Geography). | - | - | 68 | - | - | 5 ""
Arabic-English Translation with Islamic History. | - | - | - | - | - | 3 ""
Economics. | - | - | - | - | - | 2 ""
Average Mark in all subjects | 68 | 69.2 | 73.7 | na | 76.4 |
No. of students in class | 61 | 59 | 150 | na | 92 |
Rank of student in class | 29 | 19 | 26 | na | 23 |
Drawing mark | - | - | - | - | - | 2 ""
Work in English Composition: Average.
From his records, Mr.H.M.Toeg is considered by our School to be worthy of being recommended for admission to any University abroad as a fairly good candidate.
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Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiya Al-Jadida - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number F/61/289
Date 2 / 11 / 1961
⟦Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province (Rusafa)⟧
109802
Incoming
⟦1961/11/4⟧
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Rusafa
After greetings,
We attach herewith the transfer certificate numbered F/61/288 and dated 2 / 11 / 1961
belonging to the student Saad Ziba for certification.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
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Frank Iny School 144
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiyah Al-Jadidah - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number F / 61/289
Date 11 / 2 / 1961
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Rusafa
Greetings.
Enclosed please find the transfer certificate number F/61/288 dated 11/2/1961
belonging to the student Saad Zia for authentication.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
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FRANK INY SCHOOL - BAGHDAD
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Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiyah Al-Jadida - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number F / 61 / 288
Date 2 / 11 / 1961
Administration of Al-Hikma Primary Schools
Saad Zaya, whose photograph is fixed below, is one of the students of the first primary grade
of our school for the academic year 1960/61 and he participated in the final exam
for the mentioned year and passed it. Based on his guardian's desire to transfer to
your school, we have provided him with this certificate.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
⟦photograph of a student⟧
Frank Iny School - Baghdad
FRANK INY SCHOOL * BAGHDAD
Date
Number
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5125
144
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiyah Al-Jadida - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number: F/61/276
Date: 10/16/1961
Directorate of Education of Baghdad District / Rusafa
Greetings,
We attach herewith the transfer certificate numbered F/61/275 and dated 10/16/1961
belonging to Samir Khadhuri Gabbay for certification.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
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FRANK INY SCHOOL
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Frank Iny School
144
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiyah Al-Jadida - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number F/ ⟦275⟧ / 61
Date 16 / 10 / 1961
Administration of Menachem Daniel School
Samir Khadhuri Salih Gabbay, whose photograph is attached below, is a student in the third grade
of our primary school for the academic year 1960/61, and he participated in the final examination
for the mentioned year and passed. Based on the request of his guardian to transfer to your school,
we have provided him with this certificate.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
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Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiya Al-Haditha - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number: F/61/265
Date: 4 / 10 / 1961
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the transfer certificate numbered F/61/265 dated 4 / 10 / 1961
belonging to the student Samer Faraj Kabara for authentication.
⟦signature⟧
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
Copy to / Administration of Al-Mansour Kindergarten and Primary School
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Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiyah Al-Jadida - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number: F / 61 / 265
Date: 4 / 10 / 1961
Administration of Al-Mansour Kindergarten and Primary School
Samer Faraj Kabara, whose photograph is attached below, is a student in the fifth primary grade
of our school for the academic year 1960 / 1961 and did not participate in the final exam for the
mentioned year, thus he was considered failed due to his absence. Based on his guardian's request to transfer to your school,
we have provided him with this certificate.
⟦Photograph of a young male student attached to the document⟧
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
⟦Circular stamp partially visible on the photograph and paper⟧
FRANK INY SCHOOL
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Frank Eini School
Intermediate and Primary
Alawiya Al-Jadida - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number: F/249/61
Date: 14/9/1961
Directorate of Education, Baghdad Governorate / Rusafa
Greetings.
Enclosed please find the transfer certificate numbered F/248/61 dated 14/9/1961
belonging to the student Ali Saib Al-Tikriti for certification.
⟦signature⟧
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
⟦faint ghost image of a stamp or photograph⟧
An image that cannot be separated for the purpose of imaging
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Frank Iny School
Middle and Primary
Alwiya Al-Jadida - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
No. F/ 248 / 61
Date 14 / 9 / 1961
Administration of Al-Zahra Primary School for Girls
In the Liwa of Nasiriyah
Ali Saib Al-Tikriti, whose photograph is attached below, is one of the students of the second
Primary grade of our school for the academic year 1960 / 1961 and he participated in the
Final examination for the mentioned year and passed it. Based on the desire of his guardian to transfer
to your school, we have provided him with this certificate.
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325
585
⟦signature⟧
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
Photograph cannot be separated for photocopying
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Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiyah Al-Jadida - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number F/245/61
Date 13/9/1961
Directorate of Education, Baghdad District / Rusafa
Greetings.
Enclosed herewith is the transfer certificate numbered F/244 and dated 9/13/61
belonging to the student Joyce Abdullah Samra for certification.
⟦illegible⟧
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
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Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiyah Al-Jadida - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number: F/244/61
Date: 13 / 9 / 1961
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Management of Mary's Sisters School
Joyce Abdullah Robin Samra, whose photograph is shown below, is one of the students of the
Fourth Primary grade of our school for the academic year 1960 / 1961 and has participated in the
final examination for the mentioned year and passed it. Based on her guardian's desire for her transfer
to your school, we have provided her with this certificate.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
[Photograph of a student]
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Dar Al-Tufula Private Kindergarten and Primary School
For Girls and Boys
Telephone 91851
Transfer Form
Dar Al-Tufula
(Photography Area)
Number:
Date:
To the Directorate of ⟦Francophonie⟧ School
School transferred from: Dar Al-Tufula
The student Sami Samuel Kabbara, whose photograph is fixed above, from the Al-Sinak district in Baghdad, entered
the Second Grade of our school on 10/1/1960 as a transfer from Dar Al-Tufula School and attended
lessons until 5/20/1961 and reached the Second Grade and obtained the following grades in the final exam
which was conducted on 5/20/1961, based on a full score of 100
Subject | In Figures | In Writing | Subject | In Figures | In Writing
Religion | 7 | Seven | Geography | 7 | Seven
Arabic Language | 6 | Six | Duties | 8 | Eight
English Language | 5 | Five | Objects and Health | 6 | Six
French Language | | | PE and Anthem | 7 - 9 | Seven - Nine
Arithmetic and Measurements | 6 | Six | Drawing and Crafts | 7 | Seven
History | 7 | Seven | Total | |
He has earned promotion to the Third Grade or has failed in the grade ⟦line⟧
in the subject ⟦line⟧ to be promoted to the grade ⟦line⟧ and he was given this form
concerning his transfer to another school.
His conduct and morals are very good
Republic of Iraq
50
Revenue Stamp
Fils
⟦illegible⟧
School Principal
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FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Primary and Intermediate
BAGHDAD
Telephone Number 91693
No. ⟦line⟧ :Number
Date ⟦line⟧ :Date
Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of School ⟦line⟧
That ⟦line⟧ whose photograph is attached below is one of
the students of the ⟦line⟧ grade of our school for the academic year 195 - 195
And he/she participated in the general exam for the mentioned year and ⟦line⟧ in it, and he/she is of good
morals and conduct. Based on his/her desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him/her with this certificate. Here
follows the statement of his/her grades:
Religion ⟦line⟧
Arabic Language ⟦line⟧
English Language ⟦line⟧
French Language ⟦line⟧
Geography ⟦line⟧ } Social Studies
History ⟦line⟧ }
Moral Duties ⟦line⟧ }
Arithmetic ⟦line⟧ } Mathematics
Algebra ⟦line⟧ }
Geometry ⟦line⟧ }
Health and Biology ⟦line⟧
Physics ⟦line⟧
Chemistry ⟦line⟧
Nature and Health ⟦line⟧
Drawing and Handcrafts ⟦line⟧
Sports and Anthem ⟦line⟧
Total ⟦line⟧
Republic of Iraq
50 fils Revenue Stamp
FRANK INY SCHOOL
⟦illegible⟧
The Principal
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FRANK INY SCHOOLS
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
No. ⟦line⟧
Date ⟦line⟧
Number ... F / ⟦287⟧ 257
Date ... ⟦9 / 10 / 1960⟧
Directorate of Education of Baghdad District / Rusafa
Greetings,
We attach herewith the transfer certificates belonging to the students whose names are listed below for authentication.
Please accept our highest respect.
Jacqueline Naji Benyari
Yacoub Naji Benyari
Shoulet (Shulamit) Naji Benyari
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
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Frank Iny School
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Intermediate & Primary
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
No.:
Date: 10/6/1960 / 657
No.: 1693
Date:
⟦Frank Iny School⟧
⟦FRANK INY SCHOOL⟧
⟦BAGHDAD⟧
Administration of Menahem Daniel School
The student Yaqub Naji Yaqub Beniri is one of the students of the first primary grade
of our school for the academic year 1959/60. He participated in the final exam and passed
it. Based on his guardian's desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him with this certificate.
Non-renunciation identity number 1134 and its date 3/12/1952.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
Photograph cannot be separated for photocopying purposes
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Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Number: 606/⟦415⟧
Date: 10/9/1960
No.:
Date:
FRANK INY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
Number
Date
Administration of Menahem Daniel School
That Shaulet (Shulamit) Naji Yaqoub Beniri, whose photograph is attached above, is one of the students
of the fourth primary grade of our school for the academic year 1959 / 1960. She participated in
the final exam for the aforementioned year and failed in the second session. Based on the desire of her
guardian to transfer to your school, we have provided her with this certificate.
Non-dropping ID number 1134 and its date 3/12/1952.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
Photo cannot be separated for its reproduction
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FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
No.:
Date:
Number: ⟦...⟧/F/656
Date: 10/9/1960
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FRANK INY SCHOOL
Administration of Menahem Daniel School
Jacqueline Naji Yaqoub Beghiri, whose photo is attached above, is one of the female students of the
second primary grade of our school for the academic year 1959 / 1960. She participated in the final
examination for the mentioned year and passed it in the second session. Based on the request of her
guardian to transfer to your school, we have provided her with this certificate.
Non-forfeiture identity number 1134 dated 3 / 12 / 1952.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
Photo cannot be separated for photocopying purposes
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Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Number: F / 263 / 60
Date: 21 / 9 / 1960
No.:
Date:
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Governorate / Al-Rusafa
After greetings.
Attached herewith is 1 transfer certificate numbered F/262 / 60 and dated 21 / 9 / 1960
belonging to Gilda Ibrahim Heskel for authentication.
Please accept the assurance of our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
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