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Baghdad on 20 / 6 / 1961
Excellency, the Honorable Chairman of the Schools Committee.
Greetings;
I am the student Samir Shaul Hakham Sassoon
First - I have completed the fifth year of preparatory school - Scientific Branch - at Baghdad College this summer;
and I was among the outstanding students in my class.
Second - I also participated in the recent ministerial examination for preparatory studies, and although the results have not yet appeared
I am confident of passing this examination.
Third - I have previously participated in the entrance examinations for American universities
SAT AND ACHIEVEMENT TESTS
and I obtained good scores in these examinations.
Finally, I have obtained the necessary acceptance to enroll in one of the colleges in London next September
to attend one preparatory year and participate in the G.C.E. examinations at the advanced level
( ADVANCED LEVEL ) in preparation for my entry into one of the universities in England.
This is in view of my strong desire to complete my higher studies in England and my inability to complete that
at my own expense; I hope your esteemed committee will consider granting me the necessary study expenses to obtain
a ( B.Sc. ) degree in Engineering, similar to what was arranged in previous years where
some students were sent to study at the expense of the Community Administration.
Thank you, sir.
The Student
⟦illegible⟧
Samir Shaul Hakham Sassoon
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Baghdad on 6/20/1961
His Excellency, the Chairman of the Schools Committee, respected.
Greetings;
I am the student Samir Shaul Hakham Sassoon.
First - I have completed the fifth preparatory year - Scientific Branch - at Baghdad College this summer;
and I was among the outstanding students in my class.
Second - I also participated in the recent Ministerial Examination for preparatory studies, and although the results have not yet appeared,
I am confident of passing this exam.
Third - I previously participated in the entrance exams for American universities,
SAT AND ACHIEVEMENT TESTS,
and I obtained good grades in these exams.
Finally, I have obtained the necessary admission to enroll in one of the colleges in London next September
to attend one preparatory year and participate in the G.C.E. exams at the Advanced Level
( ADVANCED LEVEL )
in preparation for my entry into one of the universities in England.
Therefore, in view of my strong desire to complete my higher studies in England and my inability to complete that
at my own expense; I ask your respected committee to consider granting me the necessary study expenses to obtain
a degree of ( B.Sc. ) in Engineering, similar to what was arranged in previous years where
some students were sent to study at the expense of the community administration.
Thank you, sir.
⟦signature⟧
The Student
Samir Shaul Hakham Sassoon
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Baghdad College for Boys - Baghdad, Iraq
Office of the Principal
Telephone Number - 2369
⟦...⟧ Shaul Sassun
⟦...⟧ June 1961
Samir Shaul Naji Kadhim Salwah
SAMIR SHAUL
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
⟦...⟧ RITE SUBJECTS.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD
TEST SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST
GRADE DATE VERBAL MATH
SASSON SAMIR S 12 0361 348 570
AM 612 CH 456 PH 454
ACHIEVEMENT TEST CODES AND SCORES
Samir Shaul Naji Kadhim Salwah
SAT and Achievement Tests
Graduate of Baghdad College Summer 1961
1959-1960
4th year 5th year
3 3
81 6 74 4
72 5
Math 83 5
81 5
66 4 68 3
63 3 83 5
75 3 84 6
78 5 67 5
2
2
81
n Arabic
n. in a class period.
hours of laboratory
promotion is 60.
0 average:
failure.
Date October 20, 1960
R. ⟦...⟧ Sullivan SJ
(Principal)
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Baghdad College of the Jesuit Fathers - Baghdad - Iraq
Office of the Principal
Telephone Number - 2369
Samir Shaoul Naji Fadhil Sasson
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.
⟦illegible⟧ Sassun
⟦illegible⟧ June 1961
1959-1960
4th year | 5th year
⟦illegible⟧ | 3 | ⟦illegible⟧ | 3
81 | 6 | 74 | 4a
72 | 5a | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | Math 83 | 5
81 | 5a | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧
66 | 4b | 68 | 3b
63 | 3 | 83 | 5a
75 | 3 | 54 | 6a
78 | 5 | 67 | 5
⟦illegible⟧ | 2 | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | 68 | 2
81
in Arabic
in a class period.
hours of laboratory
promotion is 60.
70 average:
failure.
Date: October 20, 1960
R. ⟦illegible⟧ Sullivan ⟦illegible⟧
(Principal)
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Baghdad College for Jesuit Fathers in Iraq
BAGHDAD COLLEGE
BAGHDAD, IRAQ
Office of the Principal
Telephone Number - 2369
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL
Scholastic record at Baghdad College secondary school of: Samir ⟦Shaul⟧ Sassun
from: Sept. 1956
until: June 1960
He will graduate: <del>in</del> June 1961
⟦Certifies that the student Samir Shaul Sasson⟧
⟦was a regular student at Baghdad College for the years indicated above⟧
⟦...⟧ always ⟦...⟧
(I) | 1956-1957 1st year | 1957-1958 2nd year | 1958-1959 3rd year | 1959-1960 4th year | 5th year
Religion | | 3 | | 3 | | 3 | | 3 | | 3
English | 79 | 8 | 78 | 8 | 77 | 5 | 81 | 6 | ⟦74⟧ | 4a
Elementary Algebra | 83 | 6 | | | | | | | |
Advanced Algebra | | | | | 72 | 5a | 72 | 5a | |
Plane Geometry | | | 90 | 5 | 81 | 5a | | | |
Solid Geometry | | | | | | | | | ⟦Math 89⟧ | 5
Trigonometry | | | | | | | 81 | 5a | |
Chemistry | | | 76 | 3 | | | 66 | 4b | ⟦68⟧ | 3b
Physics | | | | | 73 | 3 | 63 | 3 | ⟦81⟧ | 5a
Biology | | | | | 79 | 2 | 75 | 3 | ⟦64⟧ | 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 | | |
(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.
Date October 20, 1960
R. J. Sullivan SJ
(Principal)
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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
⟦Joseph H. David⟧
⟦Photograph⟧
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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
I remain,
yours faithfully
⟦Joseph H. David⟧
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⟦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 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 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,
⟦Meir Ezra Shamoon⟧
⟦23 March⟧
⟦1956⟧