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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new rules that concerns the students whom have been discharged from Jewish school because their Iraq citizenship has been revoked.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 476-500
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Subject | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade | Subject | Entrance Exam | Fourth Grade | Ministerial Fifth Grade
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⟦Arabic Language⟧ | | | | | | | Arabic Language | | | | | |
⟦English Language⟧ | | | | | | | English Language | | | | | |
⟦Arithmetic⟧ | | | | | | | ⟦Mathematics⟧ | | | | | |
⟦Science and Health⟧ | | | | | | | ⟦Science and Health⟧ | | | | | |
⟦History⟧ | | | | | | | ⟦History⟧ | | | | | |
⟦Geography⟧ | | | | | | | ⟦Geography⟧ | | | | | |
⟦Drawing and Crafts⟧ | | | | | | | ⟦Drawing and Crafts⟧ | | | | | |
⟦Physical Education⟧ | | | | | | | ⟦Physical Education⟧ | | | | | |
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⟦...⟧ SCHOOL
Ministry of Education Press - Baghdad
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Ministry of
School Directorate ⟦line⟧
Number ⟦line⟧
Date / / 19
No. 014913 B
Examination Number ⟦line⟧
To: ⟦line⟧
That ⟦line⟧ whose photo is attached above is one of the students of the class ⟦line⟧ from the Sch⟦illegible⟧
Examination ⟦line⟧ for the year 19 / 19 and his result was ⟦line⟧ in the ⟦line⟧ session and he obtained the grades lis⟦illegible⟧
on the back and based on his request we have provided him with this document.
1 - Accepted by virtue of Transfer Certificate No. ⟦line⟧ dated / / 19 issued by the school ⟦line⟧
The entity to which the document is addressed | Its Number | Its Date | Document Type
2 - Documents previously provided to him.
3 - The classes in which he failed, the number of years of failure, and the cause of failure (illness or otherwise).
4 - Subjects in which he was incomplete.
5 - His conduct and regularity of attendance.
6 - Date of leaving school.
7 - Was he provided with a transfer document?
Stamp
School Clerk
School Principal
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Subject | First Grade | | Second Grade | | Third Grade | | Subject | Entrance Exam | | Fourth Grade | | Fifth Grade Ministerial |
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⟦SHAMASH⟧ SCHOOL * BAGHDAD
⟦Shamash School⟧
Ministry of Education Press - Baghdad
Iraqi Ministry of Education
Provincial Seal and Certification
Photograph
School Directorate: ⟦Franco-Iraqi for Boys⟧
Number: ⟦...⟧
Date: / / 19
Number: 014912 ⟦B⟧
Examination Number: ⟦...⟧
To :-: ⟦Al-Hikma University⟧
The person ⟦Albert Eliyahu Houri⟧ whose photo is attached above is one of the students of the ⟦Sixth Primary⟧ grade of our school who entered
the examination for the year 19⟦50⟧ / 19⟦51⟧ and his result was ⟦Pass⟧ in the ⟦First⟧ session and he obtained the grades listed
on the back, and based on his request we have provided him with this document.
1 - He was admitted based on the Transfer Certificate numbered ⟦...⟧ and dated / / 19 issued by the school ⟦...⟧
in ⟦...⟧
Entity to which the document is addressed | Its number | Its date | Type of document
2 - Documents previously provided to him.
3 - Grades he failed in, the number of years of failure, and the reason for failure (illness or otherwise).
4 - Subjects in which he had to complete a re-exam.
5 - His behavior and regularity of attendance.
6 - Date of leaving school.
7 - Was he provided with a transfer document?
School Registrar
School Principal
Stamp
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Subject | First Grade (Grade in digits | Grade in words) | Second Grade (Grade in digits | Grade in words) | Third Grade (Grade in digits | Grade in words) | Subject | Entrance Exam (Grade in digits | Grade in words) | Fourth Grade (Grade in digits | Grade in words) | Fifth Ministerial Grade (Grade in digits | Grade in words)
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Shamash School - Baghdad
SHAMASH SCHOOL - BAGHDAD
Ministry of Education Press - Baghdad
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Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
No.: Sh / 58
Date: 28 / 4 / 1958
No.:
Date.:
Directorate General of Recruitment
Reubin Raphael, whose photograph is attached, was enrolled in the fourth preparatory class of Shamash Secondary School
at the beginning of the academic year 1944 / 1945 and passed the final exam for that year, then transferred to the
Private Preparatory School according to transfer certificate No. 1133 dated 28 / 9 / 1945 and attended
the fifth preparatory class in the academic year 1945 / 1946 and participated in the general exam for preparatory studies
scientific branch for that year (1945 / 1946) and passed it in the second session, and his examination number was 1853
and the list number was (16).
The aforementioned was previously provided by the Central Preparatory Directorate with documents whose numbers and dates are listed below.
Document No. 3156 dated 7 / 10 / 1946 to the Directorate General of Recruitment
Document No. 3308 " 12 / 3 / 1946 to the Directorate of the Ottoman Bank
Document No. 5076 " 20 / 3 / 1949 to the Directorate General of Recruitment
He was also previously provided by this school with document No. Sh / 103 dated 12 / 7 / 1956 addressed to the Directorate
General of Recruitment.
The aforementioned holds a graduation certificate from preparatory studies issued by the Ministry of Education No. 2366 dated
23 / 1 / 1947.
The identity card for non-revocation [of citizenship] belonging to the aforementioned is No. 1179 and dated 7 / 4 / 1952.
Abdullah Ovadia
Director
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Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number: 91693
Number: F/27/58
Date: 28 / 2 / 1958
General Directorate of Recruitment
Upon referring to the records of the Albert David School (formerly/currently ⟦illegible⟧
currently) it was found that Sassoon Eliyahu D. Nekkor, whose photograph is attached,
students of the mentioned school for the academic year 1936 / 1937,
his request we provided him with this document.
Abdullah Ovadia
Principal
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SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Telephone 91693
Number: Sh/99/57
Date: 22 / 7 / 1957
Subject:
General Directorate of Recruitment.
Akram Kurji Nawi, whose photograph is fixed above, is one of the students who completed
preparatory studies at Shamash Secondary School after passing the general examination for preparatory studies.
He passed in the second session and his examination number was 984.
The aforementioned student registered in the fourth preparatory grade at the beginning of the school year 43 / 1944
and graduated in September 1945.
He was not provided with any transfer certificate to any other school.
He was provided with document No. 151 dated 9 / 5 / 1948, which was referred to the General Directorate of Recruitment.
He was also provided with document No. Sh/90/56 dated 24 / 6 / 1956 addressed to the Recruitment Officer
of the First District.
The non-forfeiture identity number belonging to the aforementioned person is 1216 dated 16 / 3 / 1952.
Abdullah Owaidia
The Director
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Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Telephone 91693
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
Tel. No. 91693
No: SH/57/99
Date: 22 / 7 / 1957
Subject:
General Directorate of Recruitment.
Akram Gurji Nawi, whose photo is attached above, is one of the students who completed
secondary studies at Shamash High School after passing the general secondary exam.
His success was in the second session, and his examination number was 984.
The aforementioned was registered in the fourth secondary grade at the beginning of the school year 43 / 1944
and graduated in September 1945.
He was not provided with any transfer certificate to any other school.
He was provided with document No. 151 dated 9 / 5 / 1948, which was referred to the General Directorate of Recruitment.
He was also provided with document No. SH/56/90 dated 24 / 6 / 1956 addressed to the recruitment officer
of the First District.
The non-forfeiture identity number belonging to the aforementioned is 1216 and its date is 16 / 3 / 1952.
⟦Abdullah Ovadia⟧
Abdullah Ovadia
Director
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SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Telephone 91693
No.: SH/100/57
Date: 22/7/1957
Subject:
Directorate of Education, Baghdad Province / Center
Greetings.
Enclosed herewith is document No. SH/99/57 dated 22/7/1957 belonging
to Akram Karji Nawy; please kindly certify it.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦illegible⟧
Abdullah Obadia
Principal
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SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Telephone 91693
No: SH/43/57
Date: 19/4/1957
Subject:
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Province / Center
After greetings,
We attach herewith the document numbered SH/42/57 and dated 19/4/57
belonging to Jack Shlomo Shambi. Please kindly certify it.
Please accept our highest respect,
Abdullah Odia
Director
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Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Telephone 91693
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
Tel. No. 91693
Number: SH / 42 / 57
Date: 19 / 4 / 1957
Subject:
General Recruitment Directorate
Jack Shlomo Shambi, whose photograph is affixed above, is one of the graduates
of the secondary level from this school for the academic year 1948 / 1949
And his success was in the first session and his examination number was 2336.
During his studies in this school, he was not provided with any transfer certificate.
He was previously provided with a document numbered SH / 203 / 54 dated 15 / 7 / 54
and another numbered SH / 388 / 55 dated 6 / 10 / 1955, both addressed
to the General Recruitment Directorate.
The non-revocation identity card number belonging to the aforementioned is 774
and its date is 25 / 2 / 1952.
Abdullah Obadiah
Principal
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SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Telephone 91693
Number: Sh / 289 / 55
Date: 6 / 10 / 955
Subject:
To the Directorate of Education of the Baghdad Brigade
Greetings,
We attach herewith the school certificate numbered Sh / 288 / 55
and dated 6 / 10 / 955 belonging to the student Jack Shlomo
Tubi for your kind authentication.
Please accept our highest respect
Abdullah Kubria
Abdullah Kubria
The Principal
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Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Telephone 6028
Number SH / 288 / 55
Date 6 / 10 / 1955
عبر 1
Graduation Certificate
To the Directorate of Education of the Baghdad District
That ⟦Jack Shamoo Shabi⟧ whose photograph is attached above has participated in the general
examination for preparatory studies (Scientific Branch) for the year 948 - 949 and passed
it, and for this reason we have provided him with this certificate because he finished his secondary studies
noting that his examination number is
2226
Abdullah Obadiah
The Director
⟦Shamash School⟧
⟦Baghdad⟧
50 Fils
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Shamash Secondary School
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
Baghdad
BAGHDAD
Telephone 91693
Tel. No. 91693
No: SH/19/57
Date: 20/3/1957
Subject:
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Center
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered SH/19/57 dated 20/3/1957 belonging
to Nessim Edouard Yamin Youssef, a graduate of the preparatory study from the
Private Preparatory School (Day Section) for the academic year 1946/47. Please
kindly certify it.
Please accept our highest respect.
Abdullah Obadiah
Director
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SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Telephone 91693
No: ⟦line⟧
Date: ⟦line⟧
No: Sh/Ar/520
Date: 20 / 3 / 1950
General Recruitment Directorate
Nessim Edouard Yamin Youssef, whose photo is affixed above, is one of the students who completed ⟦secondary⟧ studies
at the National Preparatory School (Day Section) for the academic year 1946 / 1947 (Second Session).
His examination number was 1998.
The aforementioned was enrolled in the fourth preparatory grade of the mentioned school on 2 / 10 / 1945 and graduated
in September 1947 and was not provided by his school with any transfer certificate to any other school.
He was previously provided with the following documents from the National Preparatory School:
Document No. 4591 dated 31 / 8 / 1948 addressed to the Directorate of Travel and Nationality.
Document No. 4662 dated 21 / 9 / 1948 addressed to the Directorate of Missions and Equivalence of Certificates.
Document No. 5435 dated 20 / 7 / 1949 addressed to the Baghdad Province Education Directorate and referred to the
General Recruitment Directorate.
The non-revocation ID number belonging to the aforementioned is and its date is
Abdullah Ovadia
Principal
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Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Telephone 6028
Number: 54/⟦220⟧
Date: ⟦1/1/1952⟧
Graduation Certificate
To: Baghdad Province Recruitment Directorate
That ⟦Abdullah Ibrahim Nouri⟧ whose photo is attached above participated in the
General Examination for Preparatory Study (Scientific Branch) for the year 94 - 95 and passed
it, and for that reason we have provided him with this document because he finished his secondary studies
Please refer that to the General Recruitment Directorate
Abdullah Nouri
The Director
Note that his examination number is (5500)
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Shamash Preparatory School
<del>Shamash Preparatory School</del>
Baghdad
Telephone 9028 ⟦91697⟧
Number: Sh / 5488
Date: 16 / 5 / 1954
Graduation Certificate
To: Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province
That ⟦Edward Rozier⟧, whose photograph is affixed above, has participated in the
General Examination for Preparatory Study (Scientific Branch) for the year 1941 - 952 and passed
it, and for that reason we have provided him with this document because he completed his secondary education
so please refer this to the General Directorate of Recruitment
Noting that the examination number is (198)
⟦Abdullah Ovadia⟧
Director
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Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Telephone 6028
Number ⟦line⟧
Date ⟦line⟧
Graduation Document
To ⟦Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province⟧
That ⟦Nassim Ibrahim⟧ whose photograph is affixed above has participated in the
General Examination for Preparatory Studies (Scientific Branch) for the year 94 - 95 and passed
it, and for this reason we have provided him with this document because he has completed his secondary education
The Director
Please refer his record to the General Directorate of Recruitment
Note that the examination number is ⟦1808⟧
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Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Telephone 6028
Number: ⟦112 - 52⟧
Date: ⟦11 / 5 / 1950⟧
ID Number 1075
854 / 4 / 5
Graduation Certificate
To: ⟦Baghdad Recruitment Directorate⟧
The individual ⟦Naji Ibrahim Shaoul⟧ whose photograph is shown above participated in the
General Examination for Preparatory Studies (Scientific Branch) for the year 1949 - 1950 and passed
it, and for that reason we have provided him with this document because he has completed his secondary education.
⟦Please refer this to the General Recruitment Directorate⟧
⟦For the Director⟧
The Director
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Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Telephone 6028
Number: Sh / 189 / 54
Date: 10 / 6 / 954
Graduation Certificate
To: Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province
That ⟦Munshi Kouji Munshi⟧ whose photograph is attached above has participated in the General
Examination for Preparatory Studies (Scientific Branch) for the year 945 - 954 and passed
it, and for that reason we have provided him with this certificate because he completed his secondary studies
Please refer this to the Directorate of General Recruitment
Examination Number 1792
Abdullah Obadia
Principal
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⟦...⟧ School
BAGHDAD
Tel. No. 6028
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Telephone 6028
No.:
Number:
Date :: 30th July, 1954
Date ::
To,: Whom it may concern
To:
This is to certify that Karim Abdullah Shamash has passed the Iraqi Government Secondary Schools Examination (Scientific Section) held in Baghdad in June 19 51 and obtained the following marks :—
This is to certify that ⟦...⟧ has passed the general exam for the preparatory study (Scientific Branch) for the year 19 / 19 and finished his secondary studies, and below is a statement of his marks :—
Arabic Language | 71 | Arabic Language
English Language | 77 | English Language
Solid Geometry | 83 | Solid Geometry
Biology | 75 | Zoology and Botany
Algebra & Trigonometry | 99 | Algebra and Trigonometry
Chemistry | 85 | Chemistry
Physics | 90 | Physics
Total | 580 | Total
During his study in our school, he has shown himself to be diligent and of good character
During the period of his attendance at the school, he was among the students ⟦diligent⟧ in their studies and of good conduct and character.
Yours faithfully.
Director
⟦illegible signature⟧
Headmaster.
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Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Telephone 6028
Number: Sh / 209 / 54
Date: 15 / 7 / 54
Graduation Certificate
To: ⟦Baghdad Province Recruitment Directorate⟧
That ⟦Khalid Shmuel Khedhouri⟧ whose photograph is affixed above has participated in the General
Secondary School Examination (Scientific Branch) for the year 54 - 55 and passed
it, and for that reason we provided him with this document because he finished his secondary studies
⟦Please refer this to the General Recruitment Directorate⟧
⟦Abdullah Ovadia⟧
Principal
Note that the examination number is 2296
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Shamash Secondary School
BAGHDAD
Tel. No. 6028
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Telephone 6028
Number:
Date: 8 Oct. 50
To Secondary School Of New York
In New York City.
Mr. Alfred E. Shashoua was one of our student in the
second class of our Secondary School . Due to thr need of an
operationiin his leg he has not the chance of completing the
final exam. of this year. The following marks are considered
as daily average.
Subject | Hours / Week | Marks
English | 8 | 71
Arabic | 6 | 61
Geography | 2 | 53
History | 2 | 50
Mathematics | 2 | 55
Algebra | 2 | 50
Geometry | 3 | 82
Physics | 3 | 57
Chemistry | 2 | 62
Biological Histroy | 2 | 60
Headmaster
⟦signature⟧
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Shamash Secondary School
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
Baghdad
BAGHDAD
Telephone 91693
Tel. No. 91693
No. Sh /: 56 /
Date: 17 / 9 / 1956
Subject:
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Province / Center
Greetings.
Sami Yaqoub Haroun Qattan has submitted a petition to us requesting the correction of his name in our records, as
the aforementioned person was previously called Shamil Yaqoub Haroun Qattan and changed his name to Sami according to
the decision of the Karada Court of First Instance No. 27 / B / 1952 dated 26 / 4 / 1952. Since the aforementioned
person had graduated from the preparatory level from this school in the academic year
44 / 945 and his examination number was 1042, please correct this in your records so that we can
correct his name in our records. We enclose herewith the original decision of the Karada Court of First Instance, requesting review
and return of it to us after completion of the transaction.
Please accept the assurances of our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director