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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new rules that concerns the students whom have been discharged from Jewish school because their Iraq citizenship has been revoked.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 English Translation, Pages 201-225

Archival unit 201

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
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 202

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

Archival unit 203

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

Archival unit 205

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiyah Al-Jadidah - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
⟦line⟧
Number: F / 249 / 61
Date: 14 / 9 / 1961
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the transfer certificate numbered F / 248 / 61 and dated 14 / 9 / 1961
belonging to the student Ali Saib Al-Tikriti for certification.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 206

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiyah Al-Jadida - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number: F / 61 / 248
Date: 14 / 9 / 1961
Administration of Al-Zahra Primary School for Girls
in Nasiriyah Province
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 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.
⟦signature⟧
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
234
583

Archival unit 207

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

Archival unit 208

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiyah Al-Jadida - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number: F/244/61
Date: 13 / 9 / 1961
⟦illegible⟧
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]
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 210

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

Archival unit 211

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

Archival unit 213

Frank Iny School
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Intermediate and Primary
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Telephone No. 91693
No.:
Number: 287 / ⟦illegible⟧ / 65
Date.:
Date: 9 / 10 / 1960
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Al-Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the transfer certificates belonging to the students listed below for certification
Please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
Jacqueline Naji Beniri
Jacob Naji Beniri
Shoulet (Shulamit) Naji Beniri
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 214

Frank Iny School
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Intermediate & Primary
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Baghdad
1693
Telephone No.: 91693
No.:
Number: ⟦line⟧
Date:
Date: 607 ⟦line⟧ ⟦...⟧
1960/10/6
Frank Iny School
FRANK INY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
Administration of Menahem Daniel School
The student Yaqoub Naji Yaqoub Beneri is one of the students of the first primary grade
of our school for the academic year 1959/1960. He participated in the final exam and passed
it. Based on the desire of his guardian to transfer to your school, we have provided him with this certificate.
Non-revocation ID number 1134 dated 1952/3/12.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director

Archival unit 216

FRANK INY SCHOOL
FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Telephone No. 91693
No.: 207 F
No.:
Date: 9 / 5 / 1960
Date:
FRANK INY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
FRANK INY SCHOOL
No. ⟦line⟧
Date ⟦line⟧
Administration of Menahem Daniel School
That Shulait (Shulamit) Naji Yaqub Binery, whose photograph is attached above, is one of the students
of the fourth primary grade of our school for the academic year 59 / 1960. She participated in
the final exam for the mentioned 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-revocation identity number 1134 and its date 12 / 3 / 1952.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director

Archival unit 217

Frank Iny School
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Intermediate & Primary
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Telephone No. 91693
No.: 65
No.:
Date: 10/9/1960
Date:
⟦illegible⟧
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Administration of Menahem Daniel School
Jacqueline Naji Yaqoub Bgheri, whose photograph is attached above, is one of the students of the
second primary grade of our school for the academic year 1959 / 1960. She participated in the
final exam 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-revocation ID number 1134 dated 3/12/1952.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director

Archival unit 218

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
⟦illegible stamp⟧

Archival unit 219

FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Frank Iny School
Primary and Intermediate
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Transfer Certificate:
Number:
Date:
No.:
Date:
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 examination for the mentioned year and ⟦line⟧ in it and he is ⟦line⟧ (and she is of good)
character and conduct, and based on his (her) desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him (her) with this certificate, and what
follows is a statement of his (her) grades:
Religion ⟦line⟧
Arabic Language ⟦line⟧
English Language ⟦line⟧
French Language ⟦line⟧
Geography ⟦line⟧
History ⟦line⟧ Social Studies
Moral Duties ⟦line⟧
Arithmetic ⟦line⟧
Algebra ⟦line⟧ Mathematics
Geometry ⟦line⟧
Health and Biology ⟦line⟧
Physics ⟦line⟧
Chemistry ⟦line⟧
Objects and Health ⟦line⟧
Drawing and Handicrafts ⟦line⟧
Sports and Anthem ⟦line⟧
Total: ⟦line⟧
⟦illegible stamp⟧
The Principal

Archival unit 221

Frank Iny School
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Intermediate and Primary
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Telephone No. 91693
No.: F / 257 / 60
No.:
Date: 15 / 9 / 1960
Date:
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the transfer certificates belonging to the students listed below for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
Fawzia Hastil Ishaq
Deliza Naim Masri
Lilit Eliahu Zakaria
Carmel Eliahu Zakaria

Archival unit 222

FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
No. ⟦line⟧
Date ⟦line⟧
Frank Iny School
Primary and Intermediate
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
No. ⟦line⟧
Date ⟦line⟧
⟦Morning⟧
Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of ⟦line⟧ School
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. He (she) is of good
character and behavior, and 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⟧
History ⟦line⟧ } Social Studies
Moral Duties ⟦line⟧
Arithmetic ⟦line⟧
Algebra ⟦line⟧ } Mathematics
Geometry ⟦line⟧
Health and Biology ⟦line⟧
Physics ⟦line⟧
Chemistry ⟦line⟧
Objects and Health ⟦line⟧
Drawing and Handcrafts ⟦line⟧
Physical Education and Anthem ⟦line⟧
Total ⟦line⟧
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Principal

Archival unit 223

FRANK INY SCHOOL
FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Telephone No. 91693
Signature and Certifications
We certify the authenticity of the school principal's signature and stamp
Number 7/8
Date ⟦...⟧
Director of Baghdad Education Al-Rusafa
On behalf of the director ⟦...⟧
No. ⟦line⟧
Date ⟦line⟧
Transfer Certificate
To the Principal of school ⟦line⟧
That ⟦line⟧ whose photograph is affixed 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 ⟦passed⟧ it and he (she) is of good
character and conduct, and based on his (her) desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him (her) with this certificate and below
is the statement of his (her) grades:
Religion ⟦line⟧
Arabic Language ⟦line⟧
English Language ⟦line⟧
French Language ⟦line⟧
Geography ⟦line⟧ }
History ⟦line⟧ } Social Studies
Moral Duties ⟦line⟧ }
Arithmetic ⟦line⟧ }
Algebra ⟦line⟧ } Mathematics
Geometry ⟦line⟧ }
Health and Biology ⟦line⟧
Physics ⟦line⟧
Chemistry ⟦line⟧
General Science and Health ⟦line⟧
Drawing and Manual Works ⟦line⟧
Sports and Hymns ⟦line⟧
Total ⟦line⟧
⟦Photograph of a student⟧
FRANK INY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Date
Kingdom of Iraq
50 Fils
Revenue Stamp
Principal
⟦...⟧
Issuance fee receipt number 882
Dated 1954/7/20

Archival unit 225

FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
No.:
Number: F / 356 / 60
Date:
Date: 15 / 9 / 1960
⟦illegible⟧
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Al-Rusafa.
Greetings.
We attach herewith the transfer certificate numbered F/ 355 and dated 15 / 9 / 1960
belonging to the student (Hilwa Farah) Hesqel Sheena for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director