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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new rules that concerns the students whom have been discharged from Jewish school because their Iraq citizenship has been revoked.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 376-400

Archival unit 376

Directorate
Al-Diwaniyah First School
Number 115
Date 19 / 12 / 952
To
Administration of Frank Iny School
The student Najah Moshi, whose photo is attached above, is one of the students
of our school in the fourth grade 1952 - 1953, and based
on the request of his guardian, we have provided him with this notice, and his conduct
is good; he was not provided with books and stationery.
Confirming the validity of the signature of the Director of ⟦illegible⟧ School
Mr. ⟦illegible⟧ and it was recorded in the document register
under number (2865) and date 9 / 12 / 1952
⟦line⟧
Director of Education of Al-Diwaniyah Province
Director of ⟦illegible⟧ First School
50 Fils

Archival unit 377

National Preparatory School
Baghdad
Number: 232
Date: 10 / 1 / 954
To /
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province
Nassim Ibrahim Shamash, whose photograph is attached above, participated in
the General Examination for Preparatory Studies (Scientific Branch) for the year
946 - 947 and passed it, and for that reason we have provided him with this document because
he completed his secondary studies.
⟦illegible⟧ Travel and Nationality Police ⟦illegible⟧
Please refer this to the General Directorate of Recruitment.
Note that his examination number is 1997
⟦illegible⟧
The Director

Archival unit 378

FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Frank Iny School
Primary and Intermediate
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
No.:
Date:
No.:
Date:
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 examination for the mentioned year and ⟦line⟧ in 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 the
following is a statement of his (her) grades:
Religion ⟦line⟧
Arabic Language ⟦line⟧
English Language ⟦line⟧
French Language ⟦line⟧
Geography ⟦line⟧
History ⟦line⟧
Moral Duties ⟦line⟧
Arithmetic ⟦line⟧
Algebra ⟦line⟧
Geometry ⟦line⟧
Health and Biology ⟦line⟧
Physics ⟦line⟧
Chemistry ⟦line⟧
General Science and Health ⟦line⟧
Drawing and Handiwork ⟦line⟧
Sports and Anthem ⟦line⟧
Social Studies
Mathematics
Total ⟦line⟧
Principal
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 379

Rachel Shahmoon Primary School
Baghdad
Number — Extraordinary
Date — 7 / 11 / 1951
Deficiency of his father's demolition
Number 2120
And the paper 7 / 8 / 951
⟦signature⟧
Presidency of the Community
7 / 7
To: —
School: Frank Iny Primary School
Subject / Transfer Certificate.
After greetings
We hereby confirm that Murad ⟦...⟧ Ezra Isaac, whose photograph is attached above, is a student in this school
in the third grade for the academic year 1950 / 51, and did not participate in the final exam, his character is good
and his behavior is good, and based on the request of his guardian, we have provided him with this certificate.
Presidency of the Community
11 / 7
50 Fils
For ⟦signature⟧
Acting Director
⟦signature⟧
8 / 11 / ⟦...⟧

Archival unit 380

FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Primary and Intermediate
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
No.⟦line⟧: 240
Number: 240
Date⟦line⟧:
Date: 1 / 10 / 1958
Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of Al-Karkh Intermediate School for Boys
That ⟦Farid Youssef⟧, whose photograph is fixed below, is one of the
students of the second intermediate grade of our school for the academic year 1957 - 1958
and participated in the general exam for the mentioned year and passed it and he is of good
character and behavior, and based on his desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him with this certificate, and below
is a statement of his grades:
Religion | ⟦line⟧
Arabic Language | 53
English Language | 50
French Language | ⟦line⟧
Geography | 68
History | 73
Moral Duties | ⟦line⟧
Arithmetic | 70
Algebra | 65
Geometry | 50
Health and Biology | 62
Physics | 63
Chemistry | 60
Objects and Health | ⟦line⟧
Drawing and Handcrafts | 80
Sports and Anthem | 80
Social Studies
Mathematics
Total: 714
The Director

Archival unit 381

SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Telephone 91693
Subject:
Number: Sh/21/54
Date: 3/9/1954
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province.
Greetings ⟦line⟧ .
With reference to your letter numbered 20986 and dated 2/9/1954 .
We attach herewith one certificate for preparatory studies numbered 1622
belonging to the student Karim Abdullah Shamash with two photographs of the aforementioned signed
and stamped by us, so please take the necessary action.
Please accept our highest respect.
Abdullah Ovadia
The Director

Archival unit 382

Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Telephone 91693
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
Tel. No. 91693
No.: Sh / 827 / 54
Date: 27 / 8 / 1954
Subject:
Directorate of Education, Baghdad Province.
Greetings.
We are sending you the following information regarding the student Karim Abdullah Shamash for the purpose of
preparing his certificate for secondary studies (Scientific Branch).
Examination Number | Student Name | Score Achieved | Maximum Score | Year of Graduation
1145 | Karim Abdullah Shamash | 580 | 700 | 1950 - 1951
Date of Birth: 1933
Place of Birth: Baghdad
Nationality: Iraqi
Place of Residence: Baghdad
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦signature⟧
Shawul Shihit
Acting Principal

Archival unit 383

Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Form No. 2
Transfer Form
26
5 / 2 / 51
Name of the school transferred from: Al-Saadoun Primary for Girls
" " to: One of the Baghdad schools
The student Faiza Ezra from Al-Saray neighborhood and the city of Nasiriyah entered
The first grade in our school on 17 / 9 / 1949 and continued
her studies until 21 / 5 / 1951 and reached the second grade
And obtained the following marks in the final exam which was held
on 26 / 5 / 1951
Religion | 4 | Four
Arabic | 4 | Four
Objects and Health | 3 | Three
Arithmetic | 3 | Three
Drawing and Crafts | 7 | Seven
PE and Singing | 7 | Seven
Total | 28 | Twenty-eight
Failed in the second grade
Directorate of Education - Muntafiq Province
Certifications and Documents
Number 427
Date 25 / 6 / 1951
The Directorate of Education of Muntafiq Province certifies the authenticity of
the signature and seal of Al-Saadoun Primary School for Girls
in Nasiriyah
⟦signature⟧
Amount deducted from the behavior grade during the year: nothing was deducted
Very Good
The Principal
⟦signature⟧
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Archival unit 384

Menahem Salih Daniel School
44/115 Taht al-Takiya
Telephone Number 7465
Menahem S. Daniel's School
44/115 Taht-el-Takia
TELEPHONE 7465
6812
Baghdad on: 19 / 10 / 1952
Baghdad:
Number: 209
Transfer Certificate
To the Honorable Principal of Frank Iny School.
The administration of this school certifies that the young student Yusuf
Zubaida, whose photo is attached above, was one of the students of the second primary grade for the academic year
1951 / 1952 and failed the annual examinations for the mentioned grade as he obtained
the following grades: -
Arabic Language 5.5
English Language 6.5
Religion 7
French 2.5
Arithmetic 4
Crafts and Health 5.5
Drawing 7
Conduct 10
⟦line⟧
40 Total Average 5.5
He was of good conduct and regular in school attendance. We have provided him with this certificate
based on his father's desire for his transfer to the private Frank Iny School.
Administration of Menahem Salih Daniel School
Co-educational School
Baghdad
44/115 Taht al-Takiya
Menahem Salih Daniel School
1952
⟦signature⟧

Archival unit 385

Transferred to the second grade ⟦...⟧ based on
an exam conducted for him by the specialized teachers
after he studied during the summer vacation and proved his competence
for that.
8 / 10 / 952

Archival unit 386

Frank Ali for Boys
School Form No. 3
Iraqi Ministry of Education
⟦illegible⟧
Transfer Form: ⟦illegible⟧
Name of the school transferred from: Al-Ahliyya for Boys
The student: Daoud
Son of: Bakr Habba
From the neighborhood of: Al-Tawiyyin
And city (or village): Baghdad
Entered the grade: Fourth
Of our school on: 16 / 9 / 51
Year: ⟦illegible⟧
And attended lessons until the date of: 17 / 6 / 52
And reached the grade: Fourth
And obtained the following grades in the final exam held on: 16 / 6 / 52
Subject | Grade | Subject | Grade
Religion and the Holy Quran |  | Moral and National Duties | 
Arabic Language and Calligraphy | 7 ⟦illegible⟧ | Arithmetic (and Measurements) | 8 Eight
English Language |  | Things and Health | 8 Eight
History | 7 ⟦illegible⟧ | Manual Work and Drawing | 9 Nine
Geography | 6 ⟦illegible⟧ | Sports and Anthem | 9 Nine
Conduct |  | Total | 55
Amount deducted from conduct grades during the year:
School Principal's Notes: Did not attend the exam ⟦illegible⟧ physical education
Date: 16 / 6 / 52
Principal's Signature
50 Fils

Archival unit 388

Frank Iny Private School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Number: F/ 243 / 67
Date: 13 / 11 / 1967
Directorate of Education for the Baghdad District / Rusafa
After greetings,
We attach herewith the document numbered F/ 1621 and dated 13 / 11 / 1967 belonging
to Meir Ibrahim Sassoon for the purpose of certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
The Director

Archival unit 389

Iraqi Ministry of Education
Directorate of Frank Iny School
Number -
Date - 17 / 7 / 1961
Examination Number 408
To - Principal of the Central Secondary School for Boys
(Ibrahim Sassoon), whose photo is attached above, is one of the students of the (Third Intermediate) grade
from our school who entered the (General) examination for the year 1960 / 1961 and his result was (Pass)
in the (Second) session and obtained the grades listed on the back, and based on his request we have provided him
with this document.
1- Admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered ⟦...⟧ and dated ⟦...⟧ / ⟦...⟧ / 19
issued by ⟦...⟧ School in ⟦...⟧
2- Documents previously provided -
Entity to which the document is addressed | Number | Date | Type of document
⟦line⟧
This document is not to be used for study purposes
3- Grades in which he failed, number of years of failure, and reason for failure (illness or other) (Did not fail)
4- Subjects in which he completed requirements: Natural History
5- His conduct and regularity of attendance
6- Date of leaving school 5/10/1961
Provided with a transfer document under number 585 and dated 29/9/1961
addressed to Adel Private School
Receipt number and date: 417 dated 31/8/1964
School Clerk
School Principal
Isaac Cohen
Ibrahim Sassoon graduated from Shamash School, and the records of the aforementioned school are kept at this school
Provided with this document according to the margin of the Directorate of Education for the Baghdad Province dated 17 / 7 / 1961 by
mail

Archival unit 391

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
To the Directorate of Education for Baghdad / Al-Rusafa District, respected
After greetings,
I am Meir Ibrahim Haroun, I graduated from the third
intermediate grade from Shamash Intermediate School in the year 1940 - 1941
Then I moved to Adel Private School, and since I was unable
to obtain a document from Adel School, I request to instruct
Frank Iny School, which has the records, to provide me
with a graduation certificate from the third intermediate grade addressed to
the Karrada Al-Sharqiya Land Registry Directorate, and with much respect.
The Petitioner
Meir Ibrahim Haroun Abboud
Republic of Iraq
20 revenue stamp
Republic of Iraq
50 revenue stamp fils
Frank Iny School
No objection to providing the aforementioned person
with the graduation certificate addressed
to the Karrada Al-Sharqiya Land Registry Directorate
provided it is written on the note that it does not imply continuation
of study.
Abdul-Jabbar Taher
School Principal
⟦signature⟧
10 / 8 / 70

Archival unit 392

Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
⟦line⟧
(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
Number: Sh / 177 / 65
Date: 23 / 12 / 1965
Directorate of Education for the Baghdad District / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered 176 / 65 and dated 23 / 12 / 1965 belonging to
Izz al-Din Said for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
Samha Nassim
The Principal
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 393

Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Alwiya Al-Jadida
Telephone 91663
Number: Sh / 176 / 65
Date: 12 / 23 / 1965
Directorate of Education for Karbala Governorate
Upon referring to the records of the Shamash Private School, it was found that student Izz al-Din
Saeed had registered in the first primary grade for the academic year 1935/36
and based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
Samha Naseem
The Principal
The person above was identified from his identity card number 68004 Baghdad
on 1/29/1964.
Provided with this document as per the margin of the Directorate of Education for Primary Schools / Rusafa dated
12/19/1965 referring to our letter number Sh / 175 / 65 on 12/15/65
⟦Shamash Preparatory School⟧
⟦Baghdad⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 394

Professor Abdel Moneim
Please note the attached regulations and ⟦...⟧
The student mentioned in the Kindergarten (A) certificate, grade
First grade of primary school after he presents his personal
identity card.
No objection to that
Please provide him with the note of the Director of Education with copies ⟦...⟧
the document that will be kept in his personal file
With all
20 / 2 / 1965
⟦...⟧

Archival unit 395

Shamash Private School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Province
Incoming
Number 12845
Date January 29, 1966
Number: Sh/65/175
Date: 12/15/1965
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Province / Rusafa
Greetings.
Upon referring to the records of Shamash Private School, it was found that the student Izz al-Din
Said was enrolled in the first primary grade for the academic year 1935/36 where
he participated in the mid-year examination for the mentioned year, and we did not find grades for him for the
end-of-year examination; as it appears that the aforementioned person had left the school after the mid-year
examination.
Please accept the highest expressions of respect.
Simha Nasim
The Principal
The Martyrs
12/29
⟦In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful⟧
⟦12/14⟧
⟦1/21/1964⟧
Please provide him with ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 396

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Number F F /: 64/107
Date: 26 / 1 / 1964
Directorate of Education for the Baghdad District / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered F / 1029 and dated 26 / 1 / 1964 belonging to
Naeema Yaqub Rahmin for certification.
Isaac Cohen
Principal
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 397

Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate:
Number -
Date / / 196
Examination Number
To -
That ⟦Labib Shaul⟧ whose photo is attached above is one of the students of the ( ⟦Third Intermediate⟧ ) class
from our school entered the ( ⟦Ministerial⟧ ) exam for the year 19⟦60⟧ / 19⟦61⟧ 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 - Accepted by virtue of the transfer certificate numbered ⟦...⟧ and dated / / 19
issued by ⟦...⟧ school in ⟦...⟧
2 - Documents previously provided to him.
The entity to which the document is addressed | its number | its date | type of document
3 - Classes failed in and number of years of failure and reason for failure (illness or other)
4 - Subjects in which he was incomplete
5 - His conduct, discipline and attendance
6 - Date of leaving school
School Clerk School Principal
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Archival unit 398

The Alliance Israélite
Laura Kadoorie School for Girls
Baghdad
ALLIANCE ISRAELITE
UNIVERSELLE
LAURA KADOORIE GIRLS' SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
(The Conditions)
1 Our school accepts boys and girls from the age of five years
2 School fees are paid in advance for each school semester
3 Payment of fees in the month of October and the month of February
REGULATIONS.
1) Children, girls & boys, are admitted
to our schools starting from 5 years old.
2) School fees are paid in advance & by
semester.
3) The payment dates are: October &
February.
School Report
SCHOOL BULLETIN
Name: Claire Rahamim
Class: 2nd secondary year B
School Year: 1949 - 1950
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Archival unit 399

GENERAL DELEGATION OF FREE FRANCE IN THE LEVANT
Elementary Certificate of Primary Education
The General Delegate and Plenipotentiary of Free France in the Levant
Given the decree No. 49/LR of February 26, 1936,
Given the minutes of the examination attesting that M⟦iss⟧ Jacob Naïma
born on March 25, 1925 in Baghdad
has successfully passed the examination tests in the June 1942 session
and has been judged fit to obtain the Elementary Certificate of Primary Education,
Language ⟦line⟧ established by the aforementioned decree,
Issued to M⟦iss⟧ Jacob this Certificate.
Done in Beirut, on JUNE 27, 1942
The General Delegate and Plenipotentiary
of Free France in the Levant
GENERAL DELEGATION OF FREE FRANCE IN THE LEVANT
FREE FRANCE
Signature of the Recipient
379/148

Archival unit 400

Shamash Private School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadidah
Telephone 91693
Number: Sh / 1081 / 63
Date: 7 / 11 / 1963
Directorate of Education for the Baghdad District / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh / 1018 and dated 7 / 11 / 1963 belonging to
Ezra Haron Darwish for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director