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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.

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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 76-100

Archival unit 76

⟦illegible stamp with Latin 'FRANK' and Arabic text⟧
⟦illegible circular stamp⟧
Subject | Grade
Arabic Language | 70
English | 80
Mathematics | 77
Social Studies | 91
Science | 77
Total ⟦illegible⟧ three hundred eighty-three
383
Shamashi
⟦illegible faded text and stains⟧

Archival unit 77

Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate :: Frank Iny
Number -: F / 906
Date: 26 / 6 / 1962
Examination Number 6966
FRANK INY SCHOOL * BAGHDAD
Frank Iny School
To - General Directorate of Recruitment
Yousif Hayawi Shamtob, whose photograph is attached above, is one of the students of the (Third Intermediate) class
of our school. He entered the (General) examination for the year 1961 / 1962 and his result was (
) and he obtained the grades listed on the back. Based on his request, we provided him
in the ( ⟦line⟧ ) session
with this document. His result has not yet appeared
1- Admitted according to transfer certificate No. 308 dated 19 / 10 / 1960
issued by Frank Iny Primary School in Baghdad
2- Documents previously provided.
Entity to which the document is addressed ⟦line⟧ its number ⟦line⟧ its date ⟦line⟧ type of document ⟦line⟧
3- Classes 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.
5- His behavior and regular attendance.
6- Date he left school. Still linked to this school
Non-forfeiture identity number 957 on 1 / 4 / 1952
Assistant
School Clerk
⟦signature⟧
School Principal
⟦signature⟧
Acting

Archival unit 79

I am the student ⟦line⟧ Hayawi Munshi Suwaydi ⟦line⟧ from class ⟦line⟧ second intermediate (A) ⟦line⟧ from the school
⟦line⟧ Frank Iny ⟦line⟧ I pledge to persevere in my studies in the mentioned school with all regularity
and to obey all orders and instructions issued by the administration to maintain order and to respect
all procedures decided by the school administration in teaching and disciplinary matters without
any objection whatsoever, and the school administration has the full right to apply the punishments it deems appropriate
against me, including warnings, notices, temporary expulsion, and deprivation from midterm or final exams or
permanent expulsion or similar, in the event of any violation issued by me, individually or collectively with
others among the students.
Baghdad on: 12/18/1962
Student's signature: Yosef Suwaydi
I, ⟦line⟧ Hayawi Munshi Suwaydi ⟦line⟧ have read this pledge signed by
⟦line⟧ Yosef Hayawi Munshi Suwaydi ⟦line⟧ who is under my guardianship, and I have no objection to any measure
or procedure that the school administration may take against him if it is found that he has misbehaved
or violated school orders, whatever they may be.
Baghdad on: 12/18/1962
Signature of the student's guardian:

Archival unit 80

FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
No. ⟦line⟧
Date 9 / 10 / 1962
Frank Iny School
Primary and Intermediate
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number ⟦line⟧
Date 9 / 10 / 1962
Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of ⟦line⟧ School
Joseph Haim Joseph, whose photograph is fixed below, is one of the
students (male/female) of the Sixth grade of our school for the academic year 195 - 195
and he/she participated in the General Examination for the mentioned year and passed, and he/she is of good
character and conduct. Based on his/her desire to transfer to your school, we have provided him/her with this certificate, and below
is a statement of his/her grades:
Religion ⟦line⟧
Arabic Language 61 sixty-one
English Language 50 fifty
French Language ⟦line⟧
Geography ⟦line⟧
History 80 eighty
Moral Duties ⟦line⟧
Arithmetic 70 seventy
Algebra ⟦line⟧
Geometry ⟦line⟧
Health and Biology 82 eighty-two
Physics ⟦line⟧
Chemistry ⟦line⟧
Science and Health ⟦line⟧
Drawing and Handiwork ⟦line⟧
Sports and Anthems ⟦line⟧
Total ⟦line⟧
Social Studies
Mathematics
Frank Iny School
Baghdad
Date
Number
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils
Revenue Stamp
Principal
⟦Recorded in the school records⟧
Number ⟦...⟧
Date ⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧

Archival unit 82

Laura Kadoorie Private School for Girls
Baghdad
Admission Requirements
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 conduct 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 Province,
(2) smallpox vaccination certificate, (3) typhoid vaccination certificate, (4) a medical certificate confirming her freedom from
communicable diseases, (5) two copies of her photograph.
4 - All documents mentioned in paragraph three listed above shall be kept in a special file on which the owner's name is written as
explained in the school record.
Student's name according to the school record:
Father's name and family surname according to the school record:
Guardian's name:
Occupation of the father or guardian:
Current address of the guardian (House number and neighborhood):
Student's birthplace:
Date of birth according to the identity card:
Last school attended:
Last grade attended:
Year of graduation from primary school and the name of the school she graduated from:
Total marks obtained in the general examinations for primary education:
Grade in which she was accepted:
Student's signature
Guardian's signature

Archival unit 83

Kingdom of Iraq
⟦illegible⟧
Fils
Registration
True copy
CERTIFIED COPY
Valid for use outside Iraq only

Archival unit 84

University of Baghdad
College of Engineering
Baghdad - Iraq
Cable Address - Colandasa
Shammam Private Preparatory School
Transcript of Grades
Baghdad
ENGINEERING
IRAQ
Colandasa
Number: 8507
Date: 5 / 7 / 1972
Based on the request submitted by Mr.: Yousef Hayawi Sudai
whose photograph is attached above, we certify that he has obtained the degree: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
on date: 30 / 6 / 1972
And his ranking was: 18th out of a total of 51 students
Subject and Number | Grade | Units | Weekly Hours Theory | Weekly Hours Practical
First Class 1966/1967 |  |  |  |
1012 Physics | Pass | 4 | 3 | 3
1014 Mathematics | Pass | 4 | 5 | -
1016 Chemistry | Pass | 3 | 2 | 3
1018 English | Very Good | 2 | 2 | -
1132 Engineering Drawing | Pass | 2 | - | 3
1122 Descriptive Engineering | Pass | 2 | 1 | 2
1312 Workshop Practices | Good | 2 | - | 3
Second Class 1969/1970 |  |  |  |
3218 Mechanical Engineering Drawing | Pass | 1 | - | 3
2336 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory | Pass | 1 | - | 3
2334 Heat Engines | Good | 3 | 3 | -
2014 Mathematics | Good | 4 | 4 | -
2110 Statics and Strength of Materials | Good | 4 | 4 | -
2212 Electricity and Magnetism | Good | 3 | 3 | -
2214 Electrical Circuits | Pass | 3 | 3 | -
2216 Electrical Engineering Laboratory | Good | 2 | - | 6
2316 Theory of Machines and Dynamics | Good | 3 | 3 | -
Third Class 1970/1971 |  |  |  |
3212 Engineering Analysis | Pass | 4 | 4 | -
3214 Electrical Measurements | Pass | 3 | 3 | -
3232 Electronics | Pass | 4 | 4 | -
3234 Communications | Good | 3 | 3 | -
3236 Communications Laboratory | Good | 2 | - | 6
3252 Electrical Machines | Good | 3 | 3 | -
3254 Electrical Power | Good | 3 | 3 | -
3256 Machines Laboratory | Pass | 2 | - | 6
Fourth Class 1971/1972 |  |  |  |
4212 Control (Systems) | Pass | 3 | 3 | -
4232 Electronics | Pass | 3 | 3 | -
4234 Communications | Pass | 3 | 3 | -
4252 Electrical Machines | Pass | 3 | 3 | -
4254 Electrical Power | Pass | 3 | 3 | -
4222 Project | Pass | 2 | - | 6
4236 Electronics and Communications Lab | Pass | 1 | - | 3
4256 Machines and Power Lab | Pass | 1 | - | 3
Average 58.95 %
Notes /
1) The minimum passing grade for the first class is 50% and the minimum passing average is 55%.
2) The minimum passing grade and minimum passing average for the second, third, and fourth classes is 50%.
3) Grading scale: (90 - 100) Excellent, (80 - 89) Very Good, (65 - 79) Good, (50 - 64) Pass, (40 - 49) Weak (Fail), (39 and below) Very Weak (Fail).
4) His final average for the last two years was Pass (58.28%).
5) He failed in the second class for the academic years 1967 / 1968, 1968 / 1969.
Dean
Dr. Khalid Shaker Mahmoud
5 / 7
⟦illegible⟧ Yousef Hayawi Sudai
College of Engineering
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 85

MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
& SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
University of Baghdad
College of Engineering
BAGHDAD — IRAQ
Cable Address: Colandasa
Ref. No. ⟦line⟧
Date ⟦line⟧
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Presidency of Baghdad University
Deanship of the College of Engineering
Cable Address — Colandasa
To / ⟦Shams Wahbi Preparatory School⟧
We confirm to you that Mr. Yusuf Abadi Sudai
whose photograph is attached above is one of the graduates of this college
and has been awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
on 20 / 6 / 1972 and based on his request
we have provided you with this document.
For . The Dean
Doctor ⟦Hassan Mahad Fahmi⟧
Republic of Iraq
Financial Stamp
20 Fils

Archival unit 86

⟦photograph of a man⟧
⟦illegible⟧ Republic of Iraq
⟦illegible⟧ Republic of Iraq

Archival unit 87

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Presidency of the University of Baghdad
Deanery of the College of Engineering
Cable Address - Colandasa
MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
& SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
University of Baghdad
College of Engineering
BAGHDAD — IRAQ
Cable Address: Colandasa
Number :: ⟦illegible⟧
Date :: ⟦illegible⟧
Ref. No.: ⟦line⟧
Date: ⟦line⟧
To / ⟦illegible⟧
We certify to you that Mr.
whose photograph is attached above is one of the graduates of this college
and has been granted a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
on / / 19 and based on his request
we have provided you with this document.
Republic of Iraq
National Defense
20 Fils Revenue Stamp
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils Revenue Stamp
The Dean

Archival unit 88

⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Presidency of the University of Baghdad
Deanery of the College of Engineering
Telegraphic Address - Kulhandasa
Number ::
Date ::
Division :: Registration
To :- Shamash Private Preparatory School
Subject / Mr. Yousef Hayawi Soudai
⟦line⟧
We attach herewith the document of Mr. Yousef Hayawi Soudai; please return it
to us when no longer needed and do not hand it over to the aforementioned person. With thanks.
Acting Dean
Dr. Ghassan Jihad Fahmi
Sawsan /

Archival unit 90

(Youssef Aslan) Sawsan Beirut
Manuscript of the school year 1956 / 1957 First Intermediate
1957 / 1958 Second

Archival unit 91

Iraqi Ministry of Education:
School Directorate: Frank Iny Intermediate School
Number: F / 1202
Date: 5 / 7 / 1960
Examination Number:
( In class )
( His result ( ⟦illegible⟧ )
We provided him with it
196 / /
Document type
Al-Rusafa
Year 1965/7/5 belonging to
Isaac Cohen
The Director
For the school
In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
Frank Iny School
Shamash Secondary School
&
Frank Iny School
NEW ALWIYAH - BAGHDAD
Tel. 91693
Shamash Preparatory School
and
Frank Iny School
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
99081
99082
99083
81912
Abu Jadu'
Residence
Yousef Arthur Moshe Daoud Sofer
Identity of non-forfeiture 1769/1550
119
Date: 5 / 12 / 964
Born in Baghdad 1942

Archival unit 92

Iraqi Ministry of Education:
School Directorate: Frank Iny Intermediate School
Number: 1203 / F
Date: 5 / 7 / 1965
Examination Number:
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Number F / 65 / 1203
Date 5 / 7 / 1965
Directorate of Education for the Baghdad / Rusafa District
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered F / 1203 and dated 5 / 7 / 1965 belonging
to (Yousef Arthur) Moshi Sofer for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
The Director
In the grade ( ⟦illegible⟧ )
His result ( ⟦illegible⟧ )
⟦illegible⟧ we provided him
196 / /
Document Type
Intermediate
The School

Archival unit 93

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number .. F/: 65/1108
Date: 5 / 7 / 1965
Directorate of Education for the Baghdad District / Rusafa
After greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered F/ 1203 and dated 5 / 7 / 1965 belonging
to (Yousef Arthur) Moshe Sofer for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
The Director
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 94

⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
NEW ALWIYAH - BAGHDAD
31083
⟦line⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦line⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ 558/367/1
211
⟦illegible⟧ 5/8/36
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 95

Iraqi Ministry of Education
Frank Iny School
School Directorate: ⟦illegible⟧
Number - ⟦illegible⟧ / ⟦illegible⟧
Date - 5 / 7 / 1960
Examination Number ⟦line⟧
To - Directorate of Cultural Missions in the Ministry of Education
The person (Yousef Erez) Moshe Sofair whose photo is attached above is a student in the (Second Intermediate) grade
of our school. He entered the (Final) exam for the year 1957 / 1958 and his result was (Pass)
in the (First) session and achieved the grades listed on the back. Based on his request, we have provided him
with this document.
1- Admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered 234 and dated 19 / 9 / 1956
issued by the Frank Iny Primary School in Baghdad.
The addressed entity | Its number | Its date | Type of document
General Recruitment Directorate | 426 | 8 / 6 / 1958 | Document
2- Documents previously provided -
3- Grades failed, number of failure years and cause of failure (illness or other) Did not fail
4- Subjects in which he completed (re-sit).
5- His conduct and attendance regularity. Good
6- Date of leaving school. Did not previously attend during
the academic year 58 - 1959
School Principal
Mohammad Khurshid
School Clerk
⟦signature⟧
Non-eligibility ID number 8769/2550
On 15 / 5 / 1964 and he was not provided with any other
Assistant
Akram Zaki

Archival unit 96

⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
Subject | Arabic Language | Mathematics | Science | Social Studies | Art Education | Sports | Anthem | Religious Education | Vocations | Drawing | Calligraphy | Total | Average | Result | Rank
First Session 56 - 1957 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 77 | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | 64 | ⟦illegible⟧ | 61 | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧
Second Session 57 - 1958 | 64 | 72 | 60 | 64 | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | 64 | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | 84 | 64 | 65 | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧
1/10/1958

Archival unit 97

⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
Abdul Karim Al-Saleh
26
827

Archival unit 98

FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
No.: E/102/58
Number: E/102/58
Date: 2nd June, 1958.
Date: 2 / 6 / 1958
To Whom It May Concern:
To Whom It May Concern
This is to certify that Joseph-Arthur Moshi Sofer is a student in the 2nd Intermediate Class of this School. He is intending to spend the summer vacation abroad. He is thus entitled to all concessions and reductions usually granted to students in travel fare.
We hereby certify that (Joseph Arthur) Moshi Sofer is a student in the Second Intermediate class of our school and he wishes to travel during the summer vacation outside of Iraq, therefore please grant him the reductions allowed for students in travel fares, with thanks.
Abdullah S. Obadiah,
Principal.
Abdullah Obadiah
Principal
Frank Iny School - Baghdad
Date ⟦line⟧
Number ⟦line⟧
FRANK INY SCHOOL - BAGHDAD
6 - Date of leaving the school.

Archival unit 99

Frank Iny School
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Intermediate and Primary
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Telephone No. 91693
No. F / 100 / 58 / W
No. ⟦line⟧
Date 1 / 6 / 1958
Date ⟦line⟧
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Center
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered F/ 126 and dated 1 / 6 / 1958 belonging
to the student (Youssef Arthur) Moshe Sofer, please certify it.
Please accept our highest respect.
Abdullah Oweidia
The Director
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 100

D / 58 / 1000 / 5
8 / 6 / 1958
Ministry of Education of Iraq
School Directorate: ⟦Shamash⟧
Number: F / ⟦426⟧
Date: ⟦8 / 6 / 1958⟧
Photography
39762
To :-
That ⟦...⟧ whose photo is attached above is one of the students of the ⟦Second Intermediate⟧ class of our school who entered
the ⟦...⟧ exam for the year 19⟦57⟧ / ⟦58⟧ 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 - He was admitted according to 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 and date | Type of document
3 - The classes in which he failed, the number of years of failure, and the cause of failure (illness or otherwise). ⟦None⟧
4 - Subjects in which he had to sit for supplementary exams.
5 - His conduct and regularity of attendance.
6 - Date of leaving school.
School Clerk
School Principal
Stamp