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IJA 3775

Student Folders with Photographs, Baghdadi Jewish Schools

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These are student records from the Baghdadi Jewish schools. The documents consist of individual student records including photographs, exam scores, student certifications, and letters of recommendation and applications for scholarships under the H.E. David Bequest and the Anglo-Jewish Association.

Metadata

Source
Iraqi Jewish Archive
Archive Reference
IJA 3775
Item Number
6724
Date
Approx. January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1960
Languages
Arabic, English
Keywords
Chart, Shamash Secondary School, London, Revenue Stamp, State Crest, Form, File Folder, Baghdad College, Contract, Typed, Baghdadi Jewish Community, School Material, Non-Denationalization Number, Ink Stamp, Hakham Sassoon Khedouri, Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews, Letterhead, General Certificate of Education Overseas, President of the Jewish Community, Frank Iny School, Photograph, College Entrance Examination Board, Transcript, Correspondence, Directorate of Education, Education Administration Headquarters of Secondary Schools, Annotation, Anglo-Jewish Association, Exam Records, Secondary Education Certificate, SAT Exam, Education, Travel, Students

AI Transcription, Pages 26-50

Archival unit 27

بغداد في ٢٠ / ٦ / ١٩٦١

سيادة رئيس لجنة المدارس المحترم .

بعد التحية ؛

اني الطالب سمير شاؤول حاخام ساسون
اولا - قد اكملت السنة الخامسة الاعدادية - الفرع العلمي - في كلية بغداد هذا الصيف ؛
وكنت من الطلاب المتفوقين بين طلبة صفي .
ثانيا - كما اني اشتركت في الامتحان الوزاري الاخير للدراسة الاعدادية ومع ان النتائج لم تظهر بعد
فاني واثق من النجاح في هذا الامتحان .
ثالثا - سبق ان اشتركت في امتحانات القبول للجامعات الامريكية
SAT AND ACHIEVEMENT TESTS
وحصلت على درجات جيدة في هذه الامتحانات .
واخيرا فقد حصلت على القبول اللازم للالتحاق في احدى الكليات في لندن في ايلول القادم
للدوام سنة تحضيرية واحدة والاشتراك في امتحانات الـ G.C.E بالمستوى العالي
( ADVANCED LEVEL )
تمهيدا لدخولي احدى الجامعات في انكلترا .
هذا وبالنظر لرغبتي الشديدة في اكمال دراستي العالية في انكلترا وعدم تمكني من اتمام ذلك
على نفقتي الخاصة ؛ ارجو لجنتكم المحترمة النظر في امر منحي نفقات الدراسة اللازمة للحصول
على شهادة الـ ( B.Sc. ) في الهندسة اسوة بما جرى ترتيبه في السنوات السابقة حيث
ارسل بعض الطلاب للدراسة على نفقة ادارة الطائفة .
هذا واشكركم سيدي .

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧
[Signature] الطالب
[Signature] سمير شاؤول حاخام ساسون

Archival unit 28

B01 · marginalia / arabic
سمير شاؤول ناجي حافظ ساسون

B02 · paragraph / latin
SAMIR SHAOUL
A SUPERIOR STUDENT WITH A FINE COMPETITIVE
SPIRIT SAMIR WAS ALWAYS UP WITH THE LEADERS.
AND TO LISTEN TO GOOD MUSIC.
SWIMMING POOL. ENGLISH AND
WRITE SUBJECTS.

B03 · form / mixed
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD
SASSON SAMIR S 12 0361 348 570
GRADE TEST SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST
DATE VERBAL MATH
AM 612 CH 456 PH 454
ACHIEVEMENT TEST CODES AND SCORES

B04 · marginalia / mixed
SAT and Achievement Tests
سمير شاؤول ناجي حافظ
في كلية بغداد صيف ١٩٦١

Archival unit 30

B01 · header / arabic
كلية بغداد للصليبين بغداد العراق

B02 · header / arabic
دائرة المدير
رقم التلفون - ٢٣٦٩

B03 · marginalia / arabic
سمير شاؤول ناجي كاظم ساسون

B04 · paragraph / latin
SAMIR SHAOUL
A SUPERIOR STUDENT WITH A FINE COMPETITIVE
SPIRIT SAMIR WAS ALWAYS UP WITH THE LEADERS.
AND TO LISTEN TO GOOD MUSIC.
SWIMMING POOL, ENGLISH AND ⟦illegible⟧
RITE SUBJECTS.

B05 · form / latin
Name: Samir Shaoul Sassun
Date: June 1961

B06 · table / mixed
59-1960 | 4th year | 5th year
81 | 3/6 | 74 3/4a
72 | 5a
Math 89 5
81 | 5a
66 | 4b | 68 3b
63 | 3 | 82 5a
75 | 3 | 84 6a
78 | 5 | 67 5
2
81 | 68 2

B07 · paragraph / latin
in Arabic
ne in a class period.
hours of laboratory
promotion is 60.
O average ⟦illegible⟧
failure.

B08 · form / latin
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD:
SASSON SAMIR S: 12 0361 348 570
AM 612 CH 456 PH 454:

B09 · marginalia / mixed
SAT and Achievement Tests
سمير شاؤول ناجي كاظم ساسون
شهادة بغداد سنة ١٩٦١

B10 · footer / latin
Date October 20, 1960

B11 · signature / latin
R. D. Sullivan SJ
(Principal)

Archival unit 31

B01 · header / arabic
سمير شاؤول ناجي كاظم شاؤول

B02 · paragraph / latin
SAMIR SHAOUL
A SUPERIOR STUDENT WITH A FINE COMPETITIVE
SPIRIT, SAMIR WAS ALWAYS UP WITH THE LEADERS.
HE LIKED TO READ, AND TO LISTEN TO GOOD MUSIC.
HE RELAXED IN THE SWIMMING POOL. ENGLISH AND
MATH WERE HIS FAVORITE SUBJECTS.

Archival unit 32

B01 · header / arabic
كلية بغداد للصليبين بغداد العراق

B02 · header / arabic
دائرة المدير
رقم التلفون - ٢٣٦٩

B03 · marginalia / arabic
سمير شاؤول ناجي ⟦illegible⟧

B04 · paragraph / latin
SAMIR SHAOUL
A SUPERIOR STUDENT WITH A FINE COMPETITIVE
SPIRIT, SAMIR WAS ALWAYS UP WITH THE LEADERS.
HE LIKED TO READ, AND TO LISTEN TO GOOD MUSIC.
HE RELAXED IN THE SWIMMING POOL. ENGLISH AND
MATH WERE HIS FAVORITE SUBJECTS.

B05 · form / latin
Name: Samir Shaoul Sassun
Date: June 1961

B06 · table / mixed
1959-1960 4th year | 5th year
81 | 3/6 | 74 | 3/4a
72 | 5a | |
| | Math 89 | 5
81 | 5a | |
66 | 4b | 68 | 3b
63 | 3 | 83 | 5a
75 | 3 | 84 | 6a
78 | 5 | 67 | 5
| 2 | |
| | 68 | 2
81 | | |

B07 · paragraph / latin
in Arabic
in, in a class period.
hours of laboratory
r promotion is 60.
70 average:
failure.

B08 · footer / latin
Date October 20, 1960

B09 · signature / latin
R. ⟦illegible⟧ Sullivan SJ
(Principal)

Archival unit 33

B01 · header / mixed
كلية بغداد - بغداد - العراق
BAGHDAD COLLEGE
BAGHDAD, IRAQ
دائرة المدير
رقم التلفون - ٢٣٦٩
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL

B02 · marginalia / arabic
⟦illegible⟧
درجات الطالب سمير شاؤول ساسون
في كلية بغداد في سنوات الدراسة الثانوية

B03 · form / latin

B04 · marginalia / latin
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

B05 · table / latin
(I) | 1956-1957 1st year | 1957-1958 2nd year | 1958-1959 3rd year | 1959-1960 4th year | 5th year
Religion | 3 8 | 3 8 | 2 5 | 3 6 | 3 ⟦illegible⟧
English | 79 | 8 | 78 | 8 | 77 | 5 | 81 | 6 | ⟦74⟧ | 4a
Elementary Algebra | 83 | 8
Advanced Algebra | 72 | 5a | 72 | 5a
Plane Geometry | 90 | 5 | 81 | 5a
Solid Geometry | ⟦Math 59⟧ | 5
Trigonometry | 81 | 5a
Chemistry | 76 | 3 | 66 | 4b | ⟦68⟧ | 3b
Physics | 73 | 3 | 63 | 3 | ⟦82⟧ | 5a
Biology | 79 | 2 | 75 | 3 | ⟦54⟧ | 6a
(II)
Arabic | 58 | 6 | 64 | 6 | 74 | 6 | 78 | 5 | 67 | 5
History: Ancient | 72 | 2
History: Arabs | 73 | 2
History: Modern | 76 | 2
Iraq Social Studies | 2
Geography | 63 | 2 | 75 | 2 | 81 | 2
Arithmetic | 2
Special Science | 71 | 2 | ⟦68⟧ | 2
Economics | 81

B06 · paragraph / latin
(I) are subjects taught in English; (II) are subjects taught in Arabic
(*) number of periods weekly; 38 weeks in a school year; 45 min. in a class period.
(s) subjects taken one semester only.
(a) includes two hours of laboratory weekly; (b) includes two hours of laboratory biweekly.
Passing grade in a subject is 55; general average required for promotion is 60.
Key to grading system: 100-90 excellent; 89-85 very good; 84-70 average;
69-60 fair; 59-55 poor; 54 and below, failure.

B07 · footer / latin
Date October 20, 1960

B08 · signature / latin
R. J. Sullivan SJ
(Principal)

Archival unit 34

B01 · marginalia / latin
No. 3712/56
27th April, 1956.

B02 · header / latin
NAMES OF CANDIDATES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE H.E. DAVID BEQUEST FOR OCTOBER, 1956

B03 · table / latin
NAME OF CANDIDATE | DATE OF BIRTH | QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATE | SUBJECT CHOSEN BY CANDIDATE STATED IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE | OTHER PARTICULARS ABOUT CANDIDATES
(1) JOSEPH (HAIM) HAKHAM DAVID | 1937 | I. Passed the London University G.C.E. Exams. in the following subjects:-
(1) Classical Arabic-Advanced level - June 1954
(2) French-Advanced level- November 1954
(3) Physics- ordinary level- June 1954
(4) Chemistry " " " "
(5) Pure Mathematics-Ordinary Level-June 1955
(6) Applied Math. " " Nov. 1955
(7) English language- " " June 1955

II. Passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam. for Secondary Education, Scientific Section, June 1955 having obtained an average of (85.4%) with 1st place among his classmates of 24 students. | 1) Mechanical Engineering
2) Electrical Engineering

Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character: Good
Fitness : Quite fit, physically & mentally.

1) Since his graduation from the Shamash Secondary School in June 1955, Candidate has been receiving private tuition on Academic subjects such as advanced mathematics for which he intends to sit the London University G.C.E. Exams. in June this year.
2) Candidate has already applied and secured admission to Battersea Polytechnic, London, for the Session commencing Oct. 1956.
(2) MEIR (EDMOND) EZRA SHAMOON | 1938 | I. Passed the London University, G.C.E. Exams. in the following subjects:
(1) Classical Arabic-Advanced level-June 1955
(2) Pure Mathematics-ordinary level-June 1955
(3) Chemistry - Ordinary level - June 1955
(4) Physics - " " "

II. Candidate is still a student in the ⟦illegible⟧ of the Shamash Secondary School. He shall be sitting the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam. for Secondary Education in June 1956. He stands a good chance in passing the above exam. | 1) Civil Engineering
2) Electrical Engineering
3) Mechanical Engineering
4) Aeronautical Engineering

Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character: Good

Fitness: Quite fit, physically & mentally.
(3) OBADIAH (LATIF) SASSON SHOHET | 1938 | I. Passed the London University G.C.E. Exams in the following subjects:
(1) Classical Arabic-Advanced level-June 1954
(2) Pure Mathematics-ordinary level- " "
(3) Chemistry - " " Nov. 1955
(4) Physics - " " " "

II. Candidate is still a student in the fifth year of the Shamash Secondary School. He shall be sitting the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam. for Secondary Education in June 1956. He stands a good chance in passing the above exam. | 1) Electrical Engineering
2) Civil Engineering

Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character: Good
Fitness: Quite fit, physically & mentally.

B04 · signature / latin
RABBI SASSOON KHEDOURY
ACT. PRESIDENT
⟦signature⟧
JEWISH COMMUNITY, BAGHDAD.

Archival unit 35

To the President of the Jewish Community,
Baghdad.
c/o
The Principal of Frank Iny and Shamash schools.

With reference to your notice, I submit to you hereunder my name, address as well as a list of the certificates I hold, and beg you to consider my application.

Name: Joseph Haim Hakham David
Address: 19 W 4/1 Battaween, Baghdad.
Telephone no.: 7352
Father's profession: land-owner
No. of the certificate of non-denationalization: 125
Date of the certificate of non-denationalization: 6/2/1952
Year of birth: 1937

List of the certificates:
1- Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Primary Education-June, 1950
2- Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Intermediate Education June, 1953
3- Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary Education June, 1955
4- Certificat d'Etudes Primaires-May, 1951-Given by the French Embassy, Baghdad
5- Brevet Elementaire-May, 1953-Given by the French Embassy, Baghdad
6- London University General Certificate of Education in the following subjects:

Ordinary Level:
Physics           }
Chemistry         } passed in June, 1954
Pure Mathematics  }
Applied Mathematics passed in November, 1954
English Language    passed in June, 1955
Advanced Level:
Classical Arabic    passed in June, 1954
French              passed in November, 1954

I am now studying privately Applied Mathematics(adv.level) to sit for it in June, 1956
Subject of choice: First choice - Mechanical Engineering
Second choice - Electrical Engineering

I remain,
yours faithfully

[Signature] ⟦Joseph H. David⟧

⟦Photograph⟧

Archival unit 37

B01 · header / latin
23rd March, 1956.

B02 · paragraph / latin
To:- The President of the Jewish Community, Baghdad.
Through The Principal, Frank Iny and Shamash Schools, Baghdad.

B03 · paragraph / latin
With reference to your notice, I beg to submit hereunder my name
and address as well as I give below the certificates I hold
and would request that you kindly consider my application -

B04 · form / latin
Name:-: Meir (Edmond) Ezra Shamoon.
Address:-: 71/103, Amin Street, Baghdad, Iraq.
No. of the certificate of non-denationalization.: 1788 of 27.4.1952.
Date of birth: 13th May, 1938.

B05 · paragraph / latin
My certificates are as listed below :-
(a). Iraqi State Baccalaureate Examination for Primary education 1951.
(b). Iraqi State Baccalaureate Examination for Intermediate Education 1954.
(c). Certificate d'etudes Primaires May 1953 given by the French Embassy, Baghdad.
(d). Lower Cambridge Certificate of English 1954.
(e). General Certificate of Education in the following subject

B06 · table / latin
ORDINARY LEVEL. Pure mathematics in June 1955.
Chemistry in June 1955.
Physics in November 1955.
ADVANCED LEVEL.- Classical Arabic in June 1955.

B07 · paragraph / latin
I am preparing to sit for the Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination
and English Language (G.C.E.).
In June 1956 I shall prepare for the applied Mathematics so that
I can sit for the examination in November of the current year.

B08 · table / latin
SUBJECTS OF CHOICE:-
First | ⟦line⟧ | Civil Engineering.
Second | ⟦line⟧ | Electrical Engineering.
Third | ⟦line⟧ | Mechanical Engineering.
Fourth | ⟦line⟧ | Aeronautical Engineering.

B09 · signature / latin
I remain,
Yours faithfully,
⟦illegible signature⟧

B10 · other / unknown
⟦Photograph of a young man with glasses⟧

Archival unit 39

B01 · marginalia / arabic
بسم الله

B02 · paragraph / latin
To the president of the Jewish community Baghdad.
C/O
The Principal of Frank iny and Samash Schools.
With reference to your notice, I should submit to you hereunder
my name , address as well as a list of the certificates I hold, and
beg you to consider my application .

B03 · form / latin
Name: Obadia (Latif) Sasson Shohet.
Address: Ulwiya, Arassa No 32, Fardouse Square, Baghdad, Iraq:
No. of the certificate of non-denationalization: 388, Date II/2/1952
Date of birth: 1938 .

B04 · paragraph / latin
List of certificates.
1- Iraq state Bacclauriate Examination for primary Education June
1951 .
2- Iraq State Baccalauriate Examination for Intermidiate Education
June 1954 .
3- Certificat d'etudes Primaires May, 1953 Given By The French Emb-
assy, Baghdad.
4-General Certificate of Education in the following Subjects:-
Ordinary level:
Pure Mathmatics, I passed in June 1955.
Chemistry, I passed in <del>June</del> 1955
Physics, I passed in November 1955.
Advanced level:
Classical Arabic, I passed in June 1955.
I am preparing now for the Iraq State Baccaluriate Examination and
for English language (G.C.E) to sit for .
Then from June I shall be preparing for the applied Mathematics (ad-
anced level) in this summer to sit for it in November:
Subjects of choice .
First choice : Electrical Engeneering.
Second choice : Civil Engeneering .

B05 · signature / latin
I remain your faithfully,
Obadia Shohet
23rd March
1956

B06 · other / unknown
⟦Photograph of a young man attached to the bottom left⟧

Archival unit 41

B01 · marginalia / arabic
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

B02 · header / latin
No. 3712/56
27th April, 1956.
NAMES OF CANDIDATES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE ⟦illegible⟧ REQUEST FOR OCTOBER, 1956

B03 · table / latin
NAME OF CANDIDATE | DATE OF BIRTH | QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATE | SUBJECT CHOSEN BY CANDIDATE STATED IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE | OTHER PARTICULARS ABOUT CANDIDATES
(1) JOSEPH (NAIM) HANNAH DAVID | 1937 | I. Passed the London University G.C.E. Exam. in the following subjects:
(1) Classical Arabic-Advanced level - June 1954
(2) French-Advanced level- November 1954
(3) Physics- ordinary level- June 1954
(4) Chemistry " " " "
(5) Pure Mathematics-Ordinary level-June 1954
(6) Applied Math. " " Nov. 1954
(7) English Language " " June 1955

II. Passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam. Secondary Education, Scientific Section, June 1955 having obtained an average of (85.4%) with 1st place among his classmates of 24 students. | 1) Mechanical Engineering
2) Electrical Engineering

Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character: Good
Fitness : Quite fit, physically & mentally.

1) Since his graduation from the Shamash Secondary School in June 1955, Candidate has been receiving private tuition on Academic subjects such as advanced mathematics for which he intends to sit the London University G.C.E. Exam. in June this year.
2) Candidate has already applied and secured admission to Battersea Polytechnic, London, for the Session commencing Oct. 1956.
(2) MEIR (EDMOND) EZRA SHAMASH | 1938 | I. Passed the London University G.C.E. Exam. in the following subjects:
(1) Classical Arabic-Advanced level-June 1955
(2) Pure Mathematics-Ordinary level - June 1955
(3) Chemistry - Ordinary level - June 1955
(4) Physics - " " Nov. 1955

II. Candidate is still a student in the Fifth year of the Shamash Secondary School. He shall be sitting the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam. for Secondary Education in June 1956. He stands a good chance in passing the above exam. | 1) Civil Engineering
2) Electrical Engineering
3) Mechanical Engineering
4) Aeronautical Engineering

Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character: Good
Fitness: Quite fit, physically & mentally.
(3) OBADIAH (LATIF) SASSON KHOURY | 1938 | I. Passed the London University G.C.E. Exam. in the following subjects:
(1) Classical Arabic-Advanced level-June 1955
(2) Pure Mathematics-Ordinary level- " "
(3) Chemistry - " " Nov. 1955
(4) Physics - " " " "

II. Candidate is still a student in the Fifth year of the Shamash Secondary School. He shall be sitting the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam. for Secondary Education in June 1956. He stands a good chance in passing the above exam. | 1) Electrical Engineering
2) Civil Engineering

Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character: Good
Fitness: Quite fit, physically & mentally.

B04 · signature / mixed
RABBI SASSOON KHOURY
ACT. PRESIDENT
⟦signature⟧
JEWISH COMMUNITY, BAGHDAD.

Archival unit 42

To the President of the Jewish Community,
Baghdad
c/o
The Principal of Frank Iny and Shamash schools.

With reference to your notice, I submit to you hereunder my name, address as well as a list of the certificates I hold, and beg you to consider my application.

Name: Joseph Haim Hakham David
Address: 19 W 4/1 Battaween, Baghdad.
No. of the certificate of non-denationalization: 125
Date of the certificate of non-denationalization: 6/2/1952
Year of birth: 1937

List of certificates:
1- Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Primary Education-June, 1950
2- Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Intermediate Education
June, 1953
3- Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary Education
June, 1955
4- Certificat d'Etudes Primaires-May, 1951-Given by the French Embassy,
Baghdad
5- Brevet Elementaire-May, 1953-Given by the French Embassy, Baghdad
6- London University General Certificate of Education in the following
subjects:

Ordinary Level:
Physics           } passed in June, 1954
Chemistry         }
Pure Mathematics
Applied Mathematics passed in November, 1954
English Language    passed in June, 1955
Advanced Level:
Classical Arabic    passed in June, 1954
French              passed in November, 1954

I am now studying privately Applied Mathematics(adv.level)to sit for it in June, 1956
Subject of choice: First choice - Mechanical Engineering
Second choice - Electrical Engineering

[Signature] I remain,
[Signature] yours faithfully
[Signature] ⟦Joseph H. David⟧

Archival unit 43

[Stamp] ⟦illegible⟧

23rd March, 1956.

To:- The President of the Jewish Community, Baghdad.
Through The Principal, Frank Iny and Shamash Schools, Baghdad.

With reference to your notice, I beg to submit hereunder my name
and address as well as I give below the certificates I hold
and would request that you kindly consider my application -
Name:- Meir (Edmond) Ezra Shamoon.
Address:- 71/103, Amin Street, Baghdad, Iraq.
No. of the certificate of non-denationalization. 1788 of 27.4.1952.
Date of birth - 13th May, 1938.
My certificates are as listed below :-
(a). Iraqi State Baccalauriate Examination for Primary
education 1951.
(b). Iraqi State Baccalauriate Examination for Intermediate Educati
tion 1954.
(c). Certificate d'etudes Primaires May 1953 given by the
French Embassy, Baghdad.
(d). Lower Cambridge Certificate of English 1954.
(e). General Certificate of Education in the following subjects -
ORDINARY LEVEL. Pure mathematics in June 1955.
Chemistry in June 1955.
Physics in November 1955.
ADVANCED LEVEL - Classical Arabic in June 1955.
I am preparing to sit for the Iraq state Baccaluriate Examination
and English Language (G.C.E.).
In June 1956 I shall prepare for the applied Mathematics so that
I can sit for the examination in November of the current year.

SUBJECTS OF CHOICE:-
First - - - Civil Engineering.
Second - - - Electrical Engineering.
Third - - - Mechanical Engineering.
Fourth - - - Aeronautical Engineering.

I remain,
Yours faithfully,

[Signature] ⟦Meir Ezra Shamoon⟧
[Signature] ⟦23 March⟧
[Signature] ⟦1956⟧

Archival unit 44

B01 · marginalia / arabic
⟦illegible⟧

B02 · header / latin
To The President of the Jewish Community, Baghdad.
Through - The Principal of Frank Iny & Shamash Schools.

B03 · paragraph / latin
With reference to your notice, I should submit to you hereunder
my name, address as well as a list of the certificates I hold and beg you
to consider my application:-

B04 · form / latin
Name: Obadia (Latif) Sasson Shohet.
Address: Alwiyah, Arassa No.32, Fardouse Square, Baghdad, Iraq.
No. of the certificate of non-denationalization: 388, date..11.2.1952.
Date of birth: 1938.

B05 · paragraph / latin
List of certificates as follows:-
(1) - Iraq State Baccalaur^eate Examination for primary education
June 1951.
(2) - Iraq State Baccalaur^eate Examination for Intermediate Education
June 1954.
(3) - Certificat d'etudes Primaires May 1953 given by the French
Embassy, Baghdad.
(4) - General Certificate of Education in the following subjects:-
ORDINARY LEVEL - Pure Mathematics, I passed in June 1955.
Chemistry, I passed in Nov. 1955.
Physics, I passed in November 1955.
ADVANCED LEVEL - Classical Arabic, I passed in June 1955.
I am preparing for the Iraq State Baccalur^eate Examination and
for English Language (G.C.E.) to sit for.
Then <del>from</del> June I shall be preparing for the applied Mathematics
(Advanced Level) in this summer to sit for it in November.

B06 · paragraph / latin
SUBJECTS OF CHOICE:-
First choice - Electrical Engineering.
Second choice - Civil Engineering.

B07 · footer / latin
I remain,
Yours faithfully,

B08 · signature / latin
Obadia Shohet
23rd March
1956

Archival unit 45

B01 · header / latin
Names of Candidates For Scholarships Under The H.E. David Bequest for October, 1956.
27 April, 1956

B02 · table / latin
Name of Candidate & Name of Birth | Date of Birth | Qualification of Candidate | Subject Chosen by Candidate stated in order of Preference | Other Particulars about Candidate
(1) Joseph Haim Hakham David | 1937 | I. Passed the London University G.C.E. Exams. in the following Subjects:
(1) Classical Arabic - Advanced level - June 1954
(2) French - Advanced level - November 1954
(3) Physics - ordinary level - June 1954
4) Chemistry - " - " - June 1954
5) Pure Mathematics - " - " - June 1954
6) Applied Math. - " - " - Nov. 1954
7) English Language - " - " - June 1955

II. Passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam. for Secondary Education, Scientific Section, June 1955 having obtained an average of (85.4%) winning 1st place among his classmates of 24 students. | 1) Mechanical Engineering
2) Electrical Engineering

Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character: Good
Fitness: Quite fit, physically & mentally.

1) Since his graduation from the Shamash Secondary School in June 1955, Candidate has been receiving private tuition on Academic subjects such as advanced Mathematics for which he intends to sit the London University G.C.E. Exams in June this year.

2) Candidate has already applied + secured admission to the Battersea Polytechnic, London, for the Session commencing Oct. 1956.
(2) Meir (Edmond) Ezra Shemoon | 1938 | I. Passed the London University G.C.E. Exams. in the following subjects:
1) Classical Arabic - Advanced level - June 1955
2) Pure Mathematics - Ordinary " - June 1955
3) Chemistry - " - " - June 1955
4) Physics - " - " - Nov. 1955

II. Candidate is still a student in the Fifth year of the Shamash Secondary School. He shall be sitting the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exams for Secondary Education in June 1956. He stands a good chance in passing the above exam. | 1) Civil Engineering
2) Electrical Engineering
3) Mechanical "
4) Aeronautical "

Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character: Good
Fitness: Quite fit, physically & mentally

B03 · marginalia / latin
4 copies

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B01 · table / latin
(3) | Obadiah (Latif)
Sassoon Shohet | 1938 | I. Passed the London University
G.C.E. Exams in the following
subjects:

1) Classical Arabic - Advanced level - June 1955
2) Pure Mathematics - Ordinary level - June 1955
3) Chemistry - " - Nov. 1955
4) Physics - " - Nov. 1955

II. Candidate is still a student in the
fifth year of the Shamash Secondary School.
He shall be sitting the Iraq State Baccalaureate
Exam. for Secondary Education in June 1956.
He stands a good chance in passing the above
exam. | 1) Electrical Engineering
2) Civil Engineering

Candidate is ready
to join any University in the
United Kingdom granting a
degree. | Character: good
Fitness: Quite fit, physically
+ mentally.

B02 · signature / latin
Rabbi Sassoon Khedoury
Act. President
Jewish Community, Bagdad.

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B01 · marginalia / arabic
في ⟦illegible⟧

B02 · header / latin
ABDULLA IBRAHIM TARZI,
25 DH4/21, Karrad al Pasha,
BAGHDAD,
Tel: 91548
December 29 1954.

B03 · paragraph / latin
President of the Jewish Community,
Baghdad.
c/o, The Principal of Frank Iny & Shamash Schools,
Baghdad.
Sir,
Having been given to understand that you have been
graciously planning to send some students to study abroad.
I most humbly and respectfully beg to apply as one of these
candidates. I would prefer my line of profession to be
Mechanical Engineering as my first choice, Electrical
Engineering as the second and Pharmacy as the third.
I was born in the year 1936 and am an 'Iraqi Subject
by birth - vide my 'Iraqi Non-denationalistion Certificate No. 1130
dated 12th March, 1952.
I am at present serving as an Accountant in the firm of
Mess. K. & E. M. Lawee, Ltd., Baghdad.
As for my qualifications, I beg leave to state that I
hold the following certificates:
1) The 'Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam. for Secondary
Education Certificate, June, 1953 with an average
of about 85%.
2) The University of London's G. C. E. Examinations for
the following subjects:

B04 · table / latin
Date
a) Applied Mathematics | - Advanced level | Nov 1952
b) Arabiv Language - | - do - | Jun 1952
c) English Language - | Ordinary level | Jun 1954
d) Pure Mathematics | - do - | Jun 1952
e) Physics | - do - | " "
f) Chemestry | - do - | " "

B05 · paragraph / latin
Should you be good enough to consider my application,
I assure you that I would do my very best to prove myself
worthy of your selection.
Hoping to hear from you soon and in favourable terms.
I am,
Sir,
Your obdt. Servant,

B06 · signature / latin
A. Tarzi

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B01 · marginalia / arabic
لجنة المنح

B02 · header / latin
15th January, 1955.

B03 · paragraph / latin
The President of The Jewish Community,
C/o The Principal of Frank Iny & Shammash Schools,
Baghdad.

B04 · paragraph / latin
Dear Sir,
With reference to the Study Mission advertised for this
year, I would like to elect myself as a candidate and I give below
my qualifications as well as any other relevant details.

B05 · form / latin

B06 · paragraph / latin
Education : Obtainedthe Iraqi State Baccalaur⟦i⟧ate certifcate for Secondary Education in June 1945.
Obtained the Matricualtion certificate in January, 1946.
Obtained Pitman's College certificate and London Chamber of Commerce certificate in 1947.
Obtained the Intermediate of the B.Comm. degree of the London University in June 1948.
Sat for the B.Comm. degree in June 1951 but passed in all except Economics, but due to the change in dgree of the B.Comm and its syllabus, I have not sat again.

B07 · form / latin

B08 · paragraph / latin
Two photos are enclosed.
I await the pleasure of hearing of your approval.

B09 · signature / latin
Yours faithfully,
⟦signature⟧
Sami Kattan.

B10 · paragraph / latin
P.S. Since graduation, I have been working as Accountant with Messrs. Fowler & Co. Ltd., Baghdad.

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⟦7th March 1955⟧
7th March, 1955

[Marginalia] ⟦باسم اللجنة⟧

NAMES OF CANDIDATES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE H.E. DAVID BEQUEST FOR OCTOBER, 1955

| NAME OF CANDIDATE | DATE OF BIRTH | QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATE | SUBJECT CHOSEN BY CANDIDATE STATED IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE | OTHER PARTICULARS ABOUT CANDIDATES |
| (1) ABDULLA IBRAHIM TARZI | 1936 | I. Passed the London University G.C.E. Exams. in the following subjects:
(1) Classical Arabic - Advanced level - June 1952
(2) Pure Mathematics - Ordinary level - June 1952
(3) Physics - " " - June 1952
(4) Chemistry - " " - June 1952
(5) Applied Mathematics - Advanced level Nov. 1952
(6) English Language - Ordinary level June 1954
II. Passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam., for Secondary Education, Scientific Section, June 1953 having obtained an average of 84.5%. | 1) Mechanical Engineering
2) Electrical Engineering
3) Pharmacy.
Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character : Good
Fitness : Quite fit, physically and mentally.
1) Candidate has been working with a commercial firm in Baghdad since his graduation from the Shamash Secondary School, June 1953.
2) Candidate has already applied for admission to the University of London, the Battersea Polytechnic and Woolwich Polytechnic for the session of October, 1955 |
| (2) Sami Yacoub Kattan | 1929 | I. Passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam., for Secondary Education, Scientific Section, in June 1954, having obtained an average of 80.5%.
⟦1945⟧
II. Matriculated, London University, January, 1946, with an ordinary pass in:-
1) Mathematics
2) English
3) Physics
4) Chemistry
5) Arabic
III. Obtained Pitman's Commercial Examinations Certificate in November, 1947, and London Chamber of Commerce Higher group Diploma in Autumn 1948.
IV. Passed the Intermediate Examination in Commerce of London University in June, 1948. | 1) Mathematics.
2) English Language.
Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character ; Good
Fitness : Quite fit, physically and mentally
1) Candidate has been working with a Commercial Firm in Baghdad since 1946. He also worked with the Iraq State Railways Department for about six months immediately after his graduation from the Shamash Secondary School, in June, 1945.
2) Candidate has already applied for admission to the University of London and Manchester for the session of October, 1955. |

[Signature] RABBI SASSOON KHEDOURY
[Signature] ACT. PRESIDENT
[Signature] JEWISH COMMUNITY, BAGHDAD.

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December, 30th, 1954

To the President of the Jewish Community,
Baghdad.
c/o The Principal of Frank Iny and Shamash schools.

With reference to your notice, I submit to you hereunder my
name, address as well as a list of the certificates I hold, and beg
you to consider my application.

Name: Joseph Haim Hakham David
Address: 19 w 4/1 Battaween
Baghdad
Father's profession: land-owner
No. of the certificate of non-denationalization: 125
Date of the certificate of non-denationalization: 6/2/1952
Telephone no. 7352

List of certificates:
1- Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Primary Education-
June, 1950
2- Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Intermediate Education-
, June, 1953
3- Certificat d'Etudes Primaires-May, 1951-Given by French Embassy ,
Baghdad
4- Brevet Elementaire-May, 1953-Given by French Embassy, Baghdad

5- London University General Certificate of Education in the
following subjects:
Ordinary level:
Physics }
Chemistry }
Pure Mathematics } Passed in June 1954
French }
Advanced level: Classical Arabic }
French adv.level } November, 1954,
English ord.level } results not yet
Applied Mathematics ord.level } known

Subject of choice:First choice : Mechanical Engineering,
Second choice: Electrical Engineering

[Signature] I remain,
[Signature] Yours faithfully
[Signature] Joseph Haim Hakham David
[Signature] ⟦Joseph Haim Hakham David⟧