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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 English Translation, Pages 501-525

Archival unit 501

Fouad Issa Al-Mashout
Number: 22
Date: 1954/5/24
Adel Private School
Alwiyah — Baghdad
Telephone ⟦illegible⟧ Study Department 4301
5669
Dr. Joseph Ezra
Chest and Stomach Diseases
and X-ray Diagnosis
Al-Rashid Street - Ras al-Qarya
Telephone 7066
Dr. JOSEPH E⟦...⟧
INTERNAL DI⟦...⟧
AND RADIC⟦...⟧
Al-Rashid Str⟦...⟧
Telephone N⟦...⟧
Bag⟦...⟧
To the Directorate of ⟦line⟧ School
That the student ⟦line⟧
Sixth primary from this ⟦line⟧
General for primary study and ⟦line⟧
That the character of the aforementioned ⟦line⟧
Arabic Language | 72
English Language | 97
Social Studies | 86
Mathematics | 91
Natural Sciences | 66
Total | 412
It was found during the medical examination of the student
Fouad Haqir Shalo that he is free from infectious
diseases and was vaccinated against smallpox
six months ago, and for this reason we provided him with this certificate
Baghdad on 2 / 7 / 952
Dr. Joseph Ezra Daoud
On behalf of the Director of Adel Private School
Paid

Archival unit 502

Dr. JOSEPH E. D. DAUD   Dr. JOSEPH E. D. DAUD
Chest and Stomach Diseases   INTERNAL DISEASES
and X-ray Diagnosis   AND RADIOLOGY
Al-Rashid Street - Ras al-Qarya   Al-Rashid Street 282-1
Telephone 7066   Telephone No. 7066
Baghdad on ⟦line⟧ Bagdad the 2/10/1952
It has been found upon medical examination of the student
Fuad Haqi Shallo that he is free from
communicable diseases and was vaccinated against smallpox
six months ago, and for this reason I have provided him with this certificate.
Baghdad on 2 / 10 / 952
Dr. Joseph Ezra Daud

Archival unit 503

Fouad Issa Intermediate
Adel Private School
Al-Alwiya - Baghdad
Number: 22
Date: 25 / 5 / 952
Telephone: Study Department 4301
⟦illegible⟧: 5669
Dr. JOSEPH E. D. HAIM
INTERNAL DISEASES
AND RADIOLOGY
Al-Rashid Street 282-1
Telephone No. 7066
Dr. Joseph Ezra Daoud
Chest and Stomach Diseases
and X-ray Diagnosis
Al-Rashid Street - Ras al-Qarya
Telephone 7066
Baghdad on / Bagdad the: 2 / 10 / 952
The medical examination of the student has shown
Fouad Haqir Shalo that he is free from diseases
communicable and was vaccinated against smallpox before
six months and for that reason I provided him with this certificate
Baghdad on 2 / 10 / 952
Dr. Joseph Ezra Daoud
To the Directorate of School ⟦line⟧
That the student
Sixth primary from this
General for primary study and
That the morals of today the
72 | Arabic Language
97 | English Language
86 | Social Studies
91 | Mathematics
66 | Natural Sciences
412 | Total
Paid

Archival unit 504

⟦illegible⟧ Middle
Adel Private School
Al-Alwiya - Baghdad
Number 32
Date ⟦1951/10/25⟧
Telephone { Study Department 4301
5669
⟦Photograph⟧
Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of School: ⟦Frank Iny⟧
The student: Nizar Hazqeel Shukur
whose photo is attached above, is a student in the class: Sixth Grade Primary
at this school for the academic year: 1951
He participated in the General Primary School Examinations, passed them, and achieved the grades listed below.:
The character of the aforementioned is good.:
Arabic Language | 72 | Seventy-two
English Language | 97 | Ninety-seven
Social Studies | 86 | Eighty-six
Mathematics | 91 | Ninety-one
Natural Sciences | 66 | Sixty-six
Total | 412 |
The Principal
⟦Signature⟧
⟦Rectangular stamp: Adel Private School - Baghdad⟧
⟦Circular stamp⟧
⟦Revenue stamp: 50 Fils⟧
Paid

Archival unit 506

Fouad Hazqeel Shallo
Intermediate
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Admission Requirements
1 - Students who passed the primary school examination are accepted into the first intermediate grade.
2 - Students who passed the entrance examination are accepted into the fourth preparatory grade.
3 - Students who passed or have makeup exams in the intermediate study 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 infectious diseases.
c - A vaccination certificate against smallpox and typhoid.
d - The Civil Status Document (Nufous).
e - Two copies of their photograph.
5 - The student must be of good behavior and conduct.
Student's name (according to the Civil Status Document): Fouad Hazqeel Shallo
His address (according to the Civil Status Document): 12/12
His date of birth (according to the Civil Status Document): 1940 AD
Student's current address: Bataween
School transferred from: Adel Private School
Grade transferred from: Sixth
Result in the grade transferred from: Pass
Last general exam passed and its date: Primary study for the year 1951 - 1952
Student's guardian:
His name: Hazqeel Shallo
His relationship: His father
His profession: Merchant
His address: Rashid Street
Hazqeel Shallo
Signature of the student's guardian

Archival unit 507

⟦illegible⟧
Recommendations of the Coordination Committee
⟦illegible⟧
Committee Recommendations
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Student Name ( ⟦illegible⟧ )
School ( ⟦illegible⟧ )
Date of Birth ( ⟦illegible⟧ )
Health Status ⟦illegible⟧
Current Occupation ⟦illegible⟧
Number of Family Members ⟦illegible⟧
Economic Status ⟦illegible⟧
Notes ⟦illegible⟧
Subject ⟦line⟧ Grade
Arabic ⟦line⟧
English ⟦line⟧
Mathematics ⟦line⟧
Science ⟦line⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 509

Ministry of Education
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Ministry of Education
Laura Kadoorie Private School for Girls
Intermediate and Primary
DR. ALBERT RABY
Dr. Albert Raby
Clinic 6561
Res. 6010
Tel.
Upon examination of Miss Farah Isaac Fani Rabi
Free from communicable diseases that may prevent
this smallpox and annual
Seven
17 / 11 / 1954
Number: 222
Baghdad on: ⟦illegible⟧
Subject: Certificate: ⟦illegible⟧
To the Directorate of: ⟦illegible⟧
That Farah Isaac
Sixth Grade
And she participated in the exam
And passed it
And she is of good character
Arabic Language
English Language
Social Studies
Arithmetic and Geometry
General Science and Health
Total
1 - Admitted to the First Intermediate Grade
2 - Admitted to the Fourth Primary Grade
3 - Participates in the entrance exam
4 - Every student must submit
a - Transfer certificate from their school
b - Medical certificate of health
c - Smallpox vaccination certificate
d - Civil status identity book
e - Two copies of their photograph
5 - The student must be of good conduct
Student's name (according to the identity book)
Address (according to the identity book)
Date of birth (according to the identity book)
Current address of the student
School transferred from
Grade transferred from
Result in the grade transferred from
Last public exam passed and its date
Student's guardian | Name |
 | Relationship |
 | Profession |
 | Address |
Signature of the student's guardian

Archival unit 510

⟦Frank Iny Primary⟧
Laura Kadoorie Private School for Girls
Intermediate and Primary
⟦line⟧

Archival unit 511

Number ⟦illegible⟧
Baghdad on ⟦illegible⟧
Subject: Certificate ⟦illegible⟧
Dr. Albert Raby   DR. ALBERT RABY
Telephone { Clinic 6561   Clinic 6561 } .Tel
Residence 6010   Res. 6010
Upon examination of Miss Farha Ishaq Faiq, I found her
free from infectious diseases, and she has also been vaccinated
against smallpox and the annual [vaccination]
Signature
17 / 11 / 1954
To the Directorate of ⟦illegible⟧
That Farha Ishaq
Sixth Grade
And she participated in the ⟦illegible⟧
And passed it
And she is of good character
Arabic Language
English Language
Social Studies
Arithmetic and Geometry
General Science and Health
Total

Archival unit 512

BAGHDAD          TEL : 6561
Name ::
Rx.:
Gm.:
⟦illegible⟧
Date ::
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 513

Frank Iny Primary School
Laura Kadoorie Private School for Girls
Intermediate and Primary
⟦line⟧
Number: N - 222 - 52
Baghdad on: 8 / 8 / 1952
Subject: Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of Frank Iny Intermediate School
Farah Isaac Al-Massi, whose photograph is attached above, is one of the students of
the sixth primary grade of our school for the academic year 1951 - 1952
She participated in the general examinations for primary studies for the mentioned year
and passed it, as she achieved (475) four hundred and seventy-five marks.
She is of good character and conduct, and based on her desire to transfer to your school, we have provided her with this certificate.
Arabic Language | 92
English Language | 99
Social Studies | 90
Arithmetic and Geometry | 94
Science and Health | 100
Total | 475
The Principal
⟦illegible stamp⟧
50 Fils

Archival unit 514

Frank Iny Intermediate
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Frank Iny Primary
Laura Kadoorie Private School for Girls
Intermediate and Primary
Number: N - 222 - 52
Baghdad on: 8 / 8 / 1952
Subject: Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of Frank Iny Intermediate School
Farah Isaac Al-Masi, whose photograph is affixed above, is one of the students of
the sixth primary grade of our school for the academic year 1951 - 1952
and she participated in the general examinations for primary studies for the mentioned year
and passed it, as she achieved (475) four hundred and seventy-five marks.
She is of good character and conduct, and based on her desire to transfer to your school, we have provided her with this certificate.
Arabic Language | 82
English Language | 99
Social Studies | 90
Arithmetic and Geometry | 97
General Science and Health | 100
Total | 475
The Principal
⟦stamp⟧
Signature of the student's guardian
1 - Admitted to the first grade ⟦...⟧
2 - Admitted to the fourth grade ⟦...⟧
3 - Participates in the entrance exam
4 - Every student must submit
a - A transfer certificate from the sch⟦...⟧
b - A medical certificate of safe⟦...⟧
c - A vaccination certificate against ⟦...⟧
d - The civil status identity book.
e - Two copies of the photograph
5 - The student must be of th⟦...⟧
Student's name (according to the civil status boo⟦...⟧
His address (according to the civil status book)
Date of birth (according to the civil status boo⟦...⟧
Student's current address
School transferred from
Grade transferred from
His result in the grade transferred from
Last general exam passed and its dat⟦...⟧
Student's guardian: His name
His relationship
His profession
His address

Archival unit 516

Ministry of Education
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Admission Requirements
1 - Students who have passed the primary school examination are admitted to the first intermediate grade.
2 - Students who have passed the entrance examination are admitted to the fourth preparatory grade.
3 - Students who have passed or have re-sit status in the intermediate school examination participate in the entrance examination.
4 - Every student must submit, upon admission, a file containing the following documents:
a - A transfer certificate from his school certified by the Directorate of Education of the Province.
b - A medical certificate confirming he is free from infectious diseases.
c - A vaccination certificate against smallpox and typhoid.
d - Civil status identification (Nufous).
e - Two copies of his photograph.
5 - The student must be of good conduct and character.
Student's name (according to the Nufous): ⟦illegible⟧
His address (according to the Nufous):
His date of birth (according to the Nufous): 1931
Student's current address:
School transferred from:
Grade transferred from:
His result in the grade transferred from:
Last general examination passed and its date: Baccalaureate Certificate Examination
Student's guardian - Name: ⟦illegible⟧
Student's guardian - Relationship:
Student's guardian - Profession: Merchant
Student's guardian - Address: Baghdad
Signature of the student's guardian

Archival unit 517

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Archival unit 519

Menahem Salih Daniel School
Menahem S. Daniel's School
233/42 H 2 Menahem Daniel St. - Senak
233/42/ Senak
Telephone Number 6812
TELEPHONE 6812
Baghdad on: Baghdad 28 / 8 / 1958
Number: 500
To the Respected Administration of Frank Iny School
The student Ferial Jacobi Hayyim, whose photo is attached above,
is one of the students of the sixth primary grade in this
school, and she participated in the general examinations - for primary studies - for the Baghdad
Center District - first session - for the academic year 1957 / 1958
Her examination number was 6740 and she obtained a total of 444 marks out of
a total of 600 marks and was considered successful.
Below we list the statement of marks she obtained in the mentioned examination:
75 | Arabic Language
91 | English Language
68 | Science and Health
94 | Religion and Duties
57 | Social Studies
59 | Arithmetic and Geometry
444 | Total Marks
Her moral and behavioral level and her attendance at school were ⟦...⟧
We have provided her with this certificate based on her desire and her joining the
Frank Iny Private School
Menahem Salih Daniel School
Baghdad
Identity number for non-revocation of Iraqi citizenship
1125 dated 4 / 4 / 1952
Checked
⟦signature⟧
28 / 8
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils

Archival unit 520

⟦illegible photo portrait⟧
⟦illegible stamp⟧
⟦...⟧ ⟦illegible handwriting in blue ink⟧

Archival unit 521

The 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 character or 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 District (2) the census record (3) smallpox vaccination certificate (4) typhoid vaccination certificate (5) a medical certificate of freedom from infectious diseases (6) two copies of his photograph.
4 - All documents mentioned in paragraph three listed above shall be kept in a special file.
Student's name according to the school record: Ezekiel
Father's name and family surname according to the school record: Hakuy Habib
Guardian's name:
Profession of the father or guardian: Employee
Guardian's current address (house number and neighborhood): Orfaliya Quarter
Telephone number (if any):
Student's birthplace (the country where you were born): Baghdad
Date of birth according to the census record: 1944
Last school attended: Menachem Salih Daniel
Last grade completed: Sixth
Year of graduation from primary school and the name of the school graduated from: 1958 Menachem Salih Daniel
Total score obtained in the general examinations for primary school:
Grade in which he was admitted: ⟦Preparatory⟧
Student's signature
Guardian's signature
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 523

Seal and certification of the Liwa
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
Tel. No. 91693
⟦line⟧
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Telephone 91693
⟦line⟧
Subject:
Number: Sh / 101 / 59 / W
Date: 20 / 7 / 1959
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Liwa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh / 301 and dated 20 / 7 / 1959 belonging
to Florence Sion Balbool for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦signature⟧
Abdullah Obadia
The Director
Directorate
Number
Date
Book
Examination Number
That ⟦illegible⟧
The examination ⟦illegible⟧
On its back and based on
1 - Accepted according to
in
2 - The documents
The addressed entity
3 - Classes
4 - Lessons
5 - His conduct and
6 - Date of leaving school. September 1957
7 - Was he provided with a transfer document ⟦illegible⟧
Civil Status Identity Number 678 and its date 1 / 4 / 1954
School Clerk
⟦signature⟧
Akram Tawfiq
⟦signature⟧
⟦signature⟧
Abdullah Obadia
School Principal

Archival unit 524

Iraqi Ministry of Education
Directorate of Shamash Preparatory School
Number Sh / 407
Date 20 / 7 / 1959
Number 015001 B
Examination Number 6240
Governorate Seal and Authentication
Photography
X
To: - Directorate of Missions and Equivalency of Certificates
Maurice Sayon Bibul, whose photograph is classified above, is one of the students of the Fifth Preparatory Grade (Scientific) from our school who entered
the general examination for the year 1958 / 1959 and his result was fail in the second session and he obtained the grades listed
on the back of it. Based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
1 - Accepted according to transfer certificate numbered 8 and dated 5 / 10 / 1951 issued by Faisal Intermediate School
in Baghdad
2 - Documents previously provided.
The entity to which the document is addressed | Its number | Its date | Type of document
3 - Grades failed and number of years failed and the reason for failure (illness or other). Fifth Preparatory 58 / 1959
4 - Subjects in which he had to complete re-examinations.
5 - His conduct and regularity of attendance.
6 - Date of leaving school. September 1959
7 - Was he provided with a transfer document? Was not provided
Non-entitlement ID number 678 and its date 21 / 4 / 1955
School Clerk
Akram Ibrahim
School Director
⟦illegible⟧
Stamp
Abdul Amir Koisa

Archival unit 525

Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Shamash Secondary School
Established in 1928
Baghdad
Telephone Number 7448
It and the transactions of the rest of the
students were noted upon reviewing the department
678 on 21 / 10 / 51
Number: 8
Date: 15 / 10 / 1951
Transfer Certificate:
Directorate of Shamash Preparatory School
Florence Sion Baruch, whose photo is attached above, is one of the students of this
school, attending the Third Intermediate grade for the academic year 1950 - 1951, and she participated in
the general examinations for intermediate studies for the mentioned year and was considered successful and promoted to the Fourth Preparatory grade.
Below are the marks she obtained in the examinations referred to above.
Arabic Language | 68 | Sixty-eight marks
English Language | 80 | Eighty "
Social Studies | 71 | Seventy-one "
Mathematics | 76 | Seventy-six "
Physics and Chemistry | 57 | Fifty-seven "
Health and Biology | 81 | Eighty-one "
Total | 433 | Four hundred and thirty-three
As she was of good conduct and behavior, and in view of her desire to transfer to your school, we provided her
with this certificate.
Clerk
Acting Director
50 Fils
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
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5 -
Student Name
Address (
Date and
Guardian address
The School
The Grade
Result
Last Exam
Guardian