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IJA 3708

Student Folders with Photographs, Baghdadi Jewish Schools

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These are archival documents from Baghdadi Jewish schools. The documents consist of individual student records including photographs, exam scores and test booklets, student certifications, admissions forms, doctor’s notes, and correspondence regarding student affairs.

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Archive Reference
IJA 3708
Item Number
12946
Date
Approx. January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1960
Languages
Arabic, English
Keywords
Financial, Menahem S. Daniel's School, Shamash Secondary School, Revenue Stamp, Geography, Teachers, Laura Khedouri School for Girls, Form, Exams, File Folder, Chemistry, Medicine, Typed, Primary Education Certificate, Iraqi Government, English Literature, Ibn Sina National Preparatory Institute, Science, Primary School, Baghdadi Jewish Community, School Material, Sun Crest, Lower Certificate in English, Non-Denationalization Number, Crown Crest, Ink Stamp, Literature, Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination, University of London, High School, Letterhead, Invoice, General Certificate of Education Overseas, Mathematics, Postage Stamp, Frank Iny School, Envelope, French, Exports, University of Cambridge, Middle School, Imports, Photograph, Receipt, Transcript, Correspondence, Directorate of Education, Office of Education – Baghdad, Personal Letterhead, Annotation, Eagle Crest, Exam Records, Education Administration Headquarters of Secondary Schools, Society of Arts and Culture, Handwritten, American School for Girls, Education, Printed Text, Students

AI en Translation, Pages 376-400

Page 376

Adel Private School
No. :-: 88
Date :-: 12 / 11 / 58
Adel Private School
To the Directorate of Frank Iny School
The student Faisal Sassoon Ibrahim, whose photo is attached above
Is one of the students of the sixth primary grade of this school for the academic year 57 - 58
And he participated in the general examinations for primary education for that year and passed. He has achieved
The grades listed below. His conduct is very good.
Arabic Language | 57 | Fifty-seven
English Language | 57 | Fifty-seven
Sciences | 65 | Sixty-five
Religion and Duties | 62 | Sixty-two
Mathematics | 98 | Ninety-eight
Social Studies | 66 | Sixty-six
Total | 405 |
Certificates
Signature of the School Director
The Director
⟦signature⟧
The Iraqi Republic
50 Fils
Actually sent ⟦illegible⟧

Page 378

Private Intermediate School for Boys
Baghdad
Admission Form
Admission Conditions
1 - Admission to the first intermediate grade depends on passing the general examination for primary education.
2 - The student must not be known for bad morals or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony.
3 - The student must attach to this form (1) the school document certified by the Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province (2) the civil status record (3) smallpox vaccination certificate (4) typhoid vaccination certificate (5) a medical certificate of freedom from communicable diseases (6) two copies of his photograph.
4 - All documents mentioned in paragraph three listed above are kept in a special file.
Student's name according to the school document: Faisal Shaoun Ibrahim Abra
Father's name and family surname according to the school document: Shaoun Ibrahim Abra
Guardian's name: Shaoun
Father's or guardian's occupation: Broker
Guardian's current address (house number and neighborhood): ⟦B.K.⟧ Bataween Orfaliya
Telephone number (if any): 86702
Student's birthplace (the country where you were born): Baghdad
Date of birth according to the civil status record: 1944
Last school attended: Adel Private School
Last grade attended: Sixth Grade
Year of graduation from primary school and the name of the school he graduated from: 1957 - 1958 from Adel School
Total score obtained in the general examinations for primary education:
Grade admitted to: First Preparatory (A)
Student's signature          Guardian's signature
⟦Faisal⟧

Page 383

⟦illegible⟧ / ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ / ⟦illegible⟧
Seal and Certification of the Liwa (Province)
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Telephone 91693
Subject:
Number: Sh/60/59/W
Date: 5/25/1959
Directorate of Education for the Liwa of Baghdad
Greetings.
Enclosed is the document numbered Sh/264 and dated 5/25/1959
belonging to Valentine Ibrahim Shamash for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
Abdullah Owaidia
Abdullah Owaidia
The Director
Directorate of School ⟦illegible⟧
Number
Date
Number 5
Examination Number
3 - Classes
4 - Lessons
5 - His conduct and
6 - Date of leaving school.
7 - Was he provided with a transfer document
School Clerk
School Principal
⟦illegible⟧
Deduction receipt number 1955 dated 5/8/54

Page 384

Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate: ⟦Al-Shamash⟧
Number: ⟦Sh / 226⟧
Date: 25 / 5 / 1952
No: 014965 B
Examination Number: -
Solar Photography (Photo)
X
Seal and Certification of the Province
To :- Directorate of Certificates and Study Certificates
That ⟦Khalid Benjamin Ibrahim Shasha⟧ whose photo is attached above is one of the students of the ⟦Fourth Preparatory⟧ class of our school who entered
the ⟦final⟧ exam for the year 1951 / 1952 and his result was ⟦fail⟧ in the ⟦first⟧ round and he obtained the grades listed
on the back of it, and based on his request, we provided him with this document.
1 - Admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered ⟦226⟧ and dated ⟦29 / 9 / 1952⟧ issued by ⟦Frank Iny Intermediate⟧ school
in ⟦Baghdad⟧
2 - Documents previously provided.
The entity to which the document is addressed | Its number | Its date | Type of document
3 - Classes in which he failed, number of years of failure, and the cause of failure (illness or other). ⟦Fourth Preparatory 51 - 52⟧
4 - Subjects in which he completed (had re-exams).
5 - His behavior and attendance regularity. ⟦Very Good⟧
6 - Date of leaving the school. ⟦June 1952⟧
7 - Was he provided with a transfer document? ⟦Not provided⟧
⟦Transferred to high school in Baghdad in year 52 / 53 on 24 / 5⟧
School Clerk
⟦signature⟧
School Principal
⟦Abd al-Raouf⟧
⟦Abdullah Cohen⟧
Stamps
⟦Payment of the drop stamp fee 1955 on date 8 / 5 / 54⟧

Page 385

⟦...⟧NY SCHOOL
⟦...⟧TE & PRIMARY
⟦...⟧ghdad
No. 91693
Frank Iny School
Primary and Intermediate
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Number ⟦line⟧
Date 22 / 9 / 1954
The Civil Defense identity card was noted
dated 8 / 10 / 1955
Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of School: Shamash Private Preparatory School
That: Valentine Ibrahim Shamash
Grade: Second Intermediate
For the academic year: 1953 - 1954
Arabic Language | 74 | Seventy-four
English Language | 79 | Seventy-nine
French Language |  |
Geography |  |
History | 62 | Sixty-two
Moral Duties |  |
Arithmetic |  |
Algebra | 70 | Seventy
Geometry |  |
Health and Biology | 56 | Fifty-six
Physics |  |
Chemistry | 50 | Fifty
Objects and Health |  |
Drawing and Manual Work |  |
Sports and Anthems |  |
Total 391 Three hundred and ninety-one
Director
⟦signature⟧
Note that the examination number is 2580
9534
29 / 9
FRANK INY SCHOOL
⟦illegible⟧
50 Fils
Photograph cannot be separated for aging photography

Page 386

FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
No. ⟦line⟧
Date ⟦line⟧
Frank Iny School
Primary and Intermediate
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
These organized notebooks were noted 1955
Dated 28 / 5 / 55
Transfer Certificate
Number: ⟦10/1/1⟧
Date: 28 / 5 / 1953
To the Directorate of Shamash Private Secondary School
Valentine Ibrahim Shamash whose photograph is attached below is one of
the students (she is one of the students) of the Second Intermediate Grade of our school for the academic year 1952 - 1953
And he (she) participated in the general exam for the mentioned year and passed it and he is of good (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 and following
is the statement of his (her) grades:
Religion |  |
Arabic Language | 74 | Seventy-four
English Language | 79 | Seventy-nine
French Language |  |
Geography | 62 | Sixty-two
History |  |
Moral Duties |  |
Arithmetic | 70 | Seventy
Algebra |  |
Geometry |  |
Health and Biology | 56 | Fifty-six
Physics |  |
Chemistry | 50 | Fifty
Objects and Health |  |
Drawing and Handcrafts |  |
Sports and Anthems |  |
Total 391 Three hundred and ninety-one
Director
⟦signature⟧
Note that the examination number is 2580
9542
29 / 5
FRANK INY SCHOOL
⟦illegible⟧
50 Fils

Page 388

Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Admission Requirements
1 - Students who passed the Primary School Examination are admitted to the First Intermediate grade.
2 - Students who passed the entrance exam are admitted to the Fourth Preparatory grade.
3 - Students who passed or have to re-sit the Intermediate School Examination participate in the entrance exam.
4 - Every student must submit upon admission a file containing the following documents: -
A - A transfer certificate from their school certified by the Directorate of Education of the Province.
B - A medical certificate stating they are free from communicable diseases.
C - A vaccination certificate against smallpox and typhoid.
D - The civil status identity book.
E - Two copies of their photograph.
5 - The student must be of good conduct and character.
Student's name (according to the identity book): Valentin Ibrahim Shamash
Address (according to the identity book):
Date of birth (according to the identity book): 1938
Student's current address: Arsa No. 84, House No. 48/22
School transferred from: Frank Iny
Grade transferred from: Third Intermediate
Result in the grade transferred from: Pass
Last general examination passed and its date: Intermediate Education 1952 - 1953
Student's guardian name: Ibrahim Shamash
Relationship: Her father
Profession: Merchant
Address: Arsa No. 84, House No. 48/22
Ibrahim Shamash
Signature of the student's guardian

Page 389

Frank Iny Middle School
Baghdad
Admission Form
Admission Requirements
1 - Admission to the first intermediate grade depends on passing the general examination for primary studies.
2 - The student must not be known for bad character or have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony.
3 - The student must attach to this form (1) the school record certified by the Directorate of Education of the Baghdad Governorate (2) the census book (3) smallpox vaccination certificate (4) typhoid vaccination certificate (5) a medical certificate of freedom from communicable diseases (6) two copies of his/her photograph.
4 - All documents mentioned in paragraph three listed above are kept in a special file on which the owner's name is written as described in the school document.
Student's name according to the school record: Valentine Ibrahim Shamash
Father's name and family surname according to the school record: Ibrahim Shamash
School transferred from: Alliance Laura Kadoorie ⟦girls⟧
Grade transferred from: From the first intermediate grade to the second intermediate grade
Result in the grade transferred from: Pass
Year of graduation from primary school: 1949 / 1950
Name of primary school graduated from: Alliance Laura Kadoorie
Grade in which admitted: Second Intermediate
Name (Census Book): Valentine
Date of Birth (Census Book): 1936
Address (Census Book): ⟦42⟧ Arsa 92 Alwiyah
Nationality (Census Book): Iraqi
Name (Student's Guardian): Ibrahim Shamash
Relationship (Student's Guardian): Her father
Occupation (Student's Guardian): Broker
Current Address (Student's Guardian):
Student's Current Address:
Telephone Number (if any):
⟦illegible⟧
Student's Signature: Valentine
Guardian's Signature: Abraham

Page 390

Frank Iny Middle School
Baghdad
Admission Form
Admission Conditions
1 - Admission to the first middle grade depends on passing the general exam for primary studies.
2 - The student must not be known for bad morals or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony.
3 - The student must attach to this form (1) the school document certified by the Directorate of Education of the Baghdad District (2) the civil registry (3) vaccination certificate against smallpox (4) vaccination certificate against typhoid (5) a medical certificate of freedom from infectious diseases (6) two copies of his photograph.
4 - All documents mentioned in paragraph three listed above are kept in a special file on which the owner's name is written as described in the school document.
Student's name according to the school document: Valentin Ibrahim Shamash
His father's name and family surname according to the school document: Ibrahim Shamash
School transferred from: Alliance Laura Kadoorie ⟦for Boys⟧
Grade transferred from: From the first middle grade to the second middle grade
His result in the grade transferred from: Pass
Year of graduation from primary studies: 1949 / 1950
Name of the primary school he graduated from: Alliance Laura Kadoorie
Grade admitted to: Second Middle
Civil Registry - Name: Valentin
Civil Registry - Date of Birth: 1936
Civil Registry - Address: 44 Arsa 92 Alwiyah
Civil Registry - Nationality: ⟦Iraqi⟧
Student's guardian - Name: Ibrahim Shamash
Student's guardian - Relationship:
Student's guardian - Profession: Broker
Student's guardian - Current address:
Telephone number (if any):
Student's current address:
Student's signature
⟦Valentin⟧
Guardian's signature
Abraham

Page 393

⟦Koji School Report⟧

Page 394

Frank Iny Intermediate School
Baghdad
Admission Form
Admission Conditions
DR. NAIM RABY
Dr. Naim Raby
Near Hamra' Cinema.
Near the winter Hamra' Cinema
Tel. 4405
Telephone 4405
I have examined the student Florine Luigi
Aqid and found her free of
communicable diseases
⟦the same⟧
2/11/51
1 - Admission to the first intermediate grade depends on ⟦...⟧
2 - The student must not be known for bad character or ⟦...⟧
3 - The student must attach to this form (1) the document ⟦...⟧
Souls [ID] (3) Vaccination certificate against smallpox (4) ⟦...⟧
Communicable diseases (6) two copies of ⟦...⟧ photograph
4 - All documents mentioned in the third paragraph shall be kept ⟦...⟧
explained in the school document.
Student's name according to the school document:
Father's name and family surname according to the school document:
The school transferred from:
The grade transferred from:
Result in the grade transferred from:
Year of graduation from primary school:
Name of the primary school graduated from:
The grade to which admitted:
Identity Card - Name:
Identity Card - Date of Birth:
Identity Card - Address:
Identity Card - Nationality:
Student's Guardian - Name:
Student's Guardian - Relationship:
Student's Guardian - Profession:
Student's Guardian - Current Address:
Student's Current Address:
Student's Signature
Florine
⟦...⟧
Guardian's Signature
Luigi ⟦Aqid⟧
⟦...⟧

Page 395

Dr. ⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧
DR. NAIM BAER
Condition of student ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧
2/11/65

Frank Iny Intermediate School
Baghdad
Admission Form
Admission Conditions
1 - Admission to the first intermediate grade depends on passing the general exam for primary studies.
2 - The student must not be known for bad morals or convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony.
3 - The student must attach to this form (1) the school document certified by the Directorate of Education of the Baghdad District (2) the census book (ID) (3) the smallpox vaccination certificate (4) the typhoid vaccination certificate (5) a medical certificate of freedom from infectious diseases (6) two copies of his/her photograph.
4 - All documents mentioned in paragraph three listed above are kept in a special file on which the owner's name is written as described in the school document.
Student's name according to the school document: Florine Karji Aqayreb
Father's name and family surname according to the school document: Karji Aqayreb
School transferred from: Frank Iny
Grade transferred from: Sixth Primary
Result in the grade transferred from: Pass
Year of graduation from primary studies: Year 1950 - 1951
Name of the primary school from which he/she graduated: Frank Iny School
Grade in which he/she was accepted: First Intermediate
Census book - Name: Florine
Census book - Date of birth: 1937
Census book - Address: ⟦illegible⟧ Plot No. 767
Census book - Nationality: Iraqi 21
Student's guardian - Name: Florine Karji Aqayreb
Student's guardian - Relationship:
Student's guardian - Occupation: Student
Student's guardian - Current address:
Telephone number (if any): 91614
Student's current address: 4/1/2
Student's signature
Florine Karji Aqayreb
Guardian's signature
Karji Aqayreb

Page 398

Fawzi Saleh Habib
1954 - 1955 First Intermediate
1955 - 1956 Al-Fadl
1956 - 1957 "
Failed for three years in the third intermediate grade

Page 400

Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate: ⟦Shamash Secondary School for Boys⟧
Number: F / 184
Date: 7 / 9 / 1958
No: 039783 A
Solar Photography (Portrait)
To: Directorate of Records and Certificates Contractor at the Ministry of Education
The student ⟦Fawzi Baluka Habib⟧ whose photo is attached above is one of the ⟦First Intermediate⟧ class students from our school who entered
the ⟦Ministerial⟧ exam for the year 57 / 1958 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 - Accepted according to transfer certificate numbered 270 and dated 20 / 9 / 1954 issued by ⟦Menachem Daniel⟧ school
in ⟦Baghdad⟧
2 - Documents previously provided to him.
The entity to which the document is addressed | Its number and date | Document type
3 - Classes in which he failed, number of years of failure, and reason for failure (illness or otherwise).
4 - Subjects in which he had to complete re-exams.
5 - His conduct and regularity of attendance.
6 - Date of leaving school.
School Clerk
School Principal
⟦Abdullah Ovadia⟧
Stamp
F / 154 / 58
7 / 9 / 58
⟦...⟧ 55 / 56
⟦...⟧ 56 / 57
⟦...⟧ 57 / 58