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IJA 3070

Student Folders with Photographs, Baghdadi Jewish Schools

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These are documents from the Baghdadi Jewish schools. The documents consist of individual student records with photographs, exam scores, student certifications, admissions forms, letters of recommendation, applications to other institution, doctor’s notes, exam booklets, officer recruitment, and correspondence regarding student affairs.

Metadata

Archive Reference
IJA 3070
Item Number
14343
Date
Approx. January 1, 1941 to December 31, 1950
Languages
Multiple Languages
Keywords
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AI English Translation, Pages 451-475

Archival unit 452

25
Student's address for the academic year 1967 / 68
Student's name: Hilda Ibrahim Mishal
Student's birth year and mother's name: 1955/8/6 Mother (Marcelle)
Student's birthplace: Baghdad
Residential address: 1/11/7 Bustan Kubba - Baghdad
Home phone: None
Name and address of student's guardian's workplace: Iraqi Mechanical Cloth Inspection Company
Occupation of student's guardian: Private sector employee
Employed: ✓
Unemployed:
Work phone: 80548
Non-dropping ID number: 972/951
Date of non-dropping ID: 1964/10/4
Last school the student attended: Frank Iny School
Census book number: 221152 Baghdad Governorate
Date of census book: 1961/11/21
⟦photograph of a student⟧

Archival unit 454

25
Student Address for the Academic Year 1968 / 1969
Student Name :: Hilda Ibrahim Meshaal
Student Year of Birth and Mother's Name :: 1955/8/6 Mother (Marcelle)
Student Birthplace :: Baghdad
Residential Address :: 1/17 Bustan Kubba - Baghdad
Residential Telephone :: None
Name and Work Address of Student's Guardian :: Iraqi Mechanical Cloth Testing Company
Profession of Student's Guardian :: Private sector employee
Employed :: ✓
Unemployed :: Student's mother
Work Telephone :: 80548
Non-Deprivation Identity Card Number :: 974/951
Non-Deprivation Identity Card Date :: 1964/10/4
Last School Attended by the Student :: Frank Iny School
Census Booklet Number :: 221152 Baghdad Governorate
Census Booklet Date :: 1961/11/21

Archival unit 456

Shamash Private School (Private)
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
⟦line⟧
Number: Sh / 70 / ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 24 / 3 / 1970
Avicenna Private Evening School
Reference to your letter No. 541 dated 2 / 3 / 1970.
We list below the grades of the student Yaqub Ezra Sion Abu Al-Nail, one of the students
of the Fifth Preparatory Class (Scientific) for the academic year 69 / 1970 for the
first semester of the current academic year, who transferred to your school, <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> according to
Transfer Certificate No. Sh / 225 on 4 / 3 / 1970.
The Principal
Samiha Nassim
Subject | Grade
Arabic Language | 52
English Language | 55
Algebra and Trigonometry | 40
Botany | 60
Physics | 45
Chemistry | 55
⟦line⟧ | 307
Deducted Attendance Points ( 10 )

Archival unit 457

⟦illegible⟧
Shamash Private School (Private)
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
⟦line⟧
Number: Sh / 70 / ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 24 / 3 / 1970
Ibn Sina Private Evening School
Reference to your letter number 541 dated 2 / 3 / 1970.
We list below the grades of the student Yaqub Ezra Sion Abu Al-Neil, one of the students
of the Fifth Preparatory Scientific Class for the academic year 69 / 1970 for the first
term of the current academic year, who transferred to your school, ⟦illegible⟧ according to
Transfer Certificate No. Sh / 225 on 4 / 3 / 1970.
Principal
Samiha Nassim
Subject | Grade
Arabic Language | 52
English Language | 55
Algebra & Trigonometry | 40
Botany | 60
Physics | 45
Chemistry | 55
⟦line⟧ | 307
Deducted Attendance Grades ( 10 )

Archival unit 458

Undertaking
I, Yaqub Ezra Ishaq Abu al-Thail, a student of the fifth preparatory grade (
from Shamash Preparatory School for the academic year 1969 / 1970. I hereby acknowledge that

Archival unit 459

Shamash Private School (Private)
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadidah
Telephone 91693
⟦line⟧
Number: Sh / 70 / ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 24 / 3 / 1970
Ibn Sina Private Evening School
Reference to your letter No. 541 dated 2 / 3 / 1970.
We list below the grades of the student Yaqub Ezra Sion Abu Al-Nail, one of the students
of the Fifth Preparatory Scientific Class for the academic year 69 / 1970 for the first
semester of the current academic year, who transferred to your school, <del>according to</del>
Transfer Certificate No. Sh / 225 on 4 / 3 / 1970.
The Principal
Madiha Nassim
Subject | Grade
Arabic Language | 52
English Language | 55
Algebra & Trigonometry | 40
Botany | 60
Physics | 45
Chemistry | 55
⟦line⟧ | 307
Deducted Attendance Grades ( 10 )

Archival unit 460

Pledge
I, Yaqub Ezra Ishaq Abu al-Nil, a student of the fifth preparatory grade (
from Shamash Preparatory School for the academic year 69/1970. I hereby acknowledge that

Archival unit 461

⟦illegible⟧
List of Grades
For the school year 19 — 1970
Shamash Private School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadidah
Telephone 91693
Name: ⟦illegible⟧
Grade:
Number:
Total ( ):
Result ::
Rank ::
"This paper is not considered a transfer certificate from one school to another"

Archival unit 462

Undertaking
⟦line⟧
I, Yaqub Ezra Ishaq Abu al-Nil, a student in the fifth preparatory grade (
from Shamash Preparatory School for the academic year 1969 / 1970. I hereby acknowledge that

Archival unit 463

Subjects | Oct - Nov | Dec - Jan | First Half Average | Mid-year Exam | Feb - Mar | Apr - May | Second Half Average | Annual Effort Average | Final Exam | Final Grade
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | In Figures | In Writing
Arabic Language | 25 | 52 | ⟦illegible⟧ | 52 |  |  |  |  |  | 
English Language | 44 | 55 | 50 | 55 |  |  |  |  |  | 
French Language |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Arithmetic and Trigonometry |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Algebra and Trigonometry | 24 | 21 | 28 | 40 |  |  |  |  |  | 
Geometry |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Biology | 12 | 47 | 55 | 60 |  |  |  |  |  | 
Physics |  | 23 | 25 | 45 |  |  |  |  |  | 
Chemistry |  | 25 | 22 | 55 |  |  |  |  |  | 
Translation and Status |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Economic Geography |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Economic History |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Accounting |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Trade Methods |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Economics |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Laws |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Typewriter |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Total | 12 | ⟦illegible⟧ | 365 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Student Rank in Class | 31 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Principal's Signature ⟦signature⟧

Archival unit 464

⟦line⟧
Administration Notes :-
⟦line⟧
⟦line⟧
Parent/Guardian Notes :-
Parent's signature Parent's signature Parent's signature
The first box for the first half average for the mid-year
⟦illegible⟧
Parent's signature Parent's signature
For the third quarter for the annual effort average
⟦line⟧
Class Advisor's Signature

Archival unit 465

Undertaking
I, Yaqub Ezra Ishaq Abu al-Thail, a student in the fifth preparatory grade
at Shamash Preparatory School for the academic year 1969/1970, hereby declare that
I have agreed to my transfer from this school to the Ibn Sina Institute School and I do not have
the right to transfer a second time to Shamash Preparatory School, whether this year or in
coming years, and upon this I have signed.
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Preparatory School of
Ibn Sina Private Evening Institute
Commercial * Scientific * Literary
Baghdad - Bataween - Al-Saadoun Street
Telephone 81015 - 81175
Number :: 564
Date :: 7 / 8 / 70
To: Shamash Private Preparatory School
Subject: Confirmation of Transfer Certificate
We request confirmation of the school document numbered Sh / 255 and dated 4 / 2 / 1970 issued
from your school in the name of the student Yaqub Ezra Ishaq Abu al-Thail, and we hope for your reply as quickly as possible.
Preparatory School of
Ibn Sina Private Institute
The Director
Baghdad - Al-Saadoun Street
A copy to:
The student's personal file numbered 2867

Archival unit 466

Teachers Syndicate
10 Fils for the benefit of the Iraqi teacher
School ⟦illegible⟧
Number ⟦illegible⟧
Date ⟦illegible⟧
Baghdad
Notice :-
1- Makeup exams begin as of ⟦line⟧
2- Registration takes place for all old school students as well as for new students during a specific period
announced by the school administration before the start of each school year, and the administration is not responsible for keeping
places for students who do not renew their registration during the prescribed period.
3- A student's registration will not be renewed unless the first installment of fees is paid along with school services.
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 467

Undertaking
I, Yaqub Ezra Ishaq Abu al-Thail, a student in the fifth preparatory grade (Scientific)
at Shamash Preparatory School for the academic year 1969/1970. I hereby acknowledge that
I have agreed to my transfer from this school to the Ibn Sina Institute school and I do not have
the right to transfer back to Shamash Preparatory School again, whether this year or in the
coming years, and accordingly I have signed.
Student's Signature
⟦illegible stamp⟧
⟦illegible stamp⟧
⟦illegible handwriting in blue ink⟧
⟦rectangular stamp with illegible text⟧

Archival unit 468

Undertaking
⟦line⟧
I, Yaqub Ezra Ishaq Abu Al-Nil, a student in the fifth preparatory grade (Scientific)
at Shamash Preparatory School for the academic year 1969 / 1970. I hereby acknowledge that
I have agreed to my transfer from this school to the Ibn Sina Institute school and I do not have
the right to transfer back a second time to Shamash Preparatory School, whether this year or in
the coming years, and upon this I have signed.
Student's Signature
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 469

Ministry of Education
Iraq
« Secondary School Document »
Number: 000063
School Directorate: Shamayel Private Preparatory School
Solar Photography
x
Shamayel Private School (Private)
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
Number: Sh / 70 / 21
Date: 4 / 3 / 1970
( In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful )
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Governorate / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh/225 dated 4 / 3 / 1970 belonging
to the student Yaqoub Ezra Sion Abu Al-Neil for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
The Principal
Samha Nassim
From our school
And he obtained
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ in the exam ⟦illegible⟧ 68 / 69
⟦illegible⟧ non-failure
School Clerk
School Principal
And the Rusafa stamp was applied by letter number: 892 / 82 on 2 / 1 / 1964
⟦illegible⟧ Education for Baghdad Governorate / Rusafa

Archival unit 470

⟦illegible stamp⟧
( In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful )
Shamash Private School ( Private )
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91663
⟦line⟧
Number: Sh / 225 / 70
Date: 4 / 3 / 1970
Directorate of Education for Baghdad Governorate / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh/ 225 and dated 4 / 3 / 1970 belonging
to the student Yaqub Ezra Sayyoun Abu al-Nil for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
The Principal
Samha Nassim
⟦illegible rectangular stamp⟧

Archival unit 471

Ministry of Education
Iraqi
« Secondary School Document »
No. 000063
School Directorate
Shamash Private Preparatory School
Number: Sh / 220
Date: 4 / 7 / 1970
Examination Number:
To: Abu Hanifa Private Evening Institute Preparatory School
That: Yaqub Ezra Sion Al-Rabbi
Whose photo is attached above, is one of the students of the class: Fourth
From our school, entered the exam for the year: 1969 / 1970
And his result was: -
In the session: -
1 - Admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered: 4092
And dated: 7 / 9 / 1969
Issued from the school: Al-Ghadir Institute Private Secondary School for Boys
In the province: Baghdad
Photograph
x
Directorate of Shamash Private School
Baghdad
Date
Entity to which the document is addressed | Its number | Its date | Type of document
3 - The classes in which he failed, the number of years of failure, and the cause of failure (illness or other): Fourth grade for the academic year 67 / 68
4 - Subjects in which he was incomplete: Tested in non-failure
5 - His behavior and regularity of attendance: Good
6 - Date he left the school: 20 / 2 / 1970
7 - Was he provided with a transfer certificate: No
Stamp
School Clerk
Suad Saeed
School Principal
Civil Status Identity Number: 892 / 84 on 2 / 8 / 1964
This student was transferred according to the letter of the Directorate of Education of Baghdad Governorate / Examinations
Numbered ⟦illegible⟧ on ⟦illegible⟧ based on the central admission

Archival unit 472

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Preparatory School
Ibn Sina Private Evening Institute
Commercial * Scientific * Literary
Baghdad - Bataween - Al-Saadoun Street
Telephone 81015 - 81175
Number :: 541
Date :: 2 / 12 / 70
To :-: Shamash Preparatory School
We have no objection to accepting the student Yaqub Ezra Abu Al-Nil
in the second grade for the academic year 69 / 70, provided that he
is continuing his studies.
Preparatory School
Ibn Sina Private Institute
Baghdad - Al-Saadoun Street
Republic of Iraq
Revenue Stamp

Archival unit 473

Subject | Fourth Grade General | Fifth Grade | Sixth Grade Ministerial
 | Grade in numbers | Grade in words | Grade in numbers | Grade in words | Grade in numbers | Grade in words
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 474

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
To the Honorable Director of Education of Baghdad Governorate
After greetings
I am the student ⟦Ezra Abu al-Nil⟧, one of the students of the
Second Intermediate grade at ⟦Husni⟧ Preparatory School for this
year 1968 / 1969, and since my circumstances do not allow me to attend the
aforementioned school due to its distance from my place of residence, I request you to kindly order
the aforementioned school to provide me with a transfer certificate to ⟦...⟧ school
With thanks to you
Directorate of Education of ⟦...⟧
Number: ⟦...⟧
Date: ⟦...⟧ March ⟦...⟧
Diwan and Incoming Mail Department
Honorable Assistant Director
For your kind review with much appreciation
⟦signature⟧
Directorate of Education
Certificate Notes
2 / 4
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils Revenue Stamp
Republic of Iraq
National Defense
20 Fils Revenue Stamp

Archival unit 475

⟦illegible stamp⟧
132
2/7/52
12 ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ ⟦...⟧ ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ ⟦...⟧ ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible rectangular stamp⟧