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IJA 2748

Student Folders with Photographs, Baghdadi Jewish Schools

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Description

These are documents from the Baghdadi Jewish schools. The documents consist of individual student records including photographs, exam scores, student certifications, admissions forms, letters of recommendation, applications to foreign institution, doctor’s notes, and correspondence regarding student affairs. In addition, there are several copies of the 1960-1961 Shamash Secondary School class rosters for grade/form five.

Metadata

Archive Reference
IJA 2748
Item Number
9500
Date
Approx. January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1960
Languages
Arabic, English
Keywords
Menahem S. Daniel's School, Shamash Secondary School, Geography, Laura Khedouri School for Girls, School Material, University of London, Mathematics, Tassissiah School, Office of Transportation and Traffic Police, Annotation, Students, SAT Exam, Education, Beirut, Harvard University, Geometry, Sisters' Primary School, File Folder, Vaccination Certificate, Primary Education Certificate, Science, Baghdadi Jewish Community, Office of Public Affairs, Northern Polytechnic, Fragments, Crown Crest, Office of Citizenship - Abrogation Branch, Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ministry of Social Affairs, Standardized Test, Photograph, Transcript, Directorate of Education, University of Baghdad, Exam Records, Handwritten, Travel, Rahel Shamoon School, Form, Postcard, Medicine, Department of Public Pensions, Bank of the East, Ink Stamp, West Ham College of Technology, Engineering, Letterhead, General Certificate of Education Overseas, French, University of Cambridge, Department of Passport and Nationality, Passport, Personal Letterhead, Chart, Norwood Technical College, London, Revenue Stamp, Chemistry, Typed, Citizenship Laws, English Literature, ’Adel Primary School, Ministry of the Interior, Lower Certificate in English, Non-Denationalization Number, Literature, Alliance School, Frank Iny School, Meir Twaiq School, Physics, Middle School, Office of Student Health, American Institute of Languages, College Entrance Examination Board, Office of Education – Baghdad, Correspondence, Secondary Education Certificate, Jewish Schools Committee, State Crest

AI English Translation, Pages 676-700

Archival unit 676

FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Frank Iny School
Primary and Intermediate
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
No.:
Date.:
Transfer Certificate:
Number: 57/222
Date: 19/9/1956
To the Directorate of Frank Iny Intermediate School
The student Josephine Ibrahim Masri, whose photograph is attached below, is one of
the students of the sixth primary grade of our school for the academic year 1955 - 1956
and she participated in the general examination for the mentioned year and passed it, and she is of good
character and conduct. Based on her desire to transfer to your school, we have provided her with this certificate. Below
is a statement of her grades:
Religion |  | 
Arabic Language | 92 | Ninety-two
English Language | 95 | Ninety-five
French Language |  | 
Geography |  | 
History | 86 | Eighty-six
Moral Duties | 79 | Seventy-nine
Arithmetic | 100 | One hundred
Algebra |  | 
Geometry |  | 
Health and Biology |  | 
Physics |  | 
Chemistry |  | 
General Science and Health | 85 | Eighty-five
Drawing and Handicrafts |  | 
Sports and Anthem |  | 
Total: 537 Five hundred and thirty-seven
Examination Number: 8688
I certify the authenticity of the school principal's signature
559
8/7/1956
Director of Education for Baghdad Province - Center
Isaac Levy Sahyoun
School Principal
50 Fils

Archival unit 677

FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Frank Iny School
Primary and Intermediate
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
No.: 57222 / F
Date: 19 / 9 / 1956
No.:
Date:
Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of Frank Iny School
The student Joyce Ibrahim Masri, whose photograph is attached below, is one
of the students of the sixth primary grade of our school for the academic year 1955 - 1956
and she participated in the general examination for the mentioned year and passed it, and she is of good
character and conduct. Based on her desire to transfer to your school, we have provided her with this certificate. Below
is a statement of her grades:
Religion | ⟦line⟧ |
Arabic Language | 92 | Ninety-two
English Language | 95 | Ninety-five
French Language | ⟦line⟧ |
Geography | ⟦line⟧ |
History | 86 | Eighty-six
Moral Duties | 79 | Seventy-nine
Arithmetic | 100 | One hundred
Algebra | ⟦line⟧ |
Geometry | ⟦line⟧ |
Health and Biology | ⟦line⟧ |
Physics | ⟦line⟧ |
Chemistry | ⟦line⟧ |
General Science and Health | 85 | Eighty-five
Drawing and Handicrafts | ⟦line⟧ |
Physical Education and Anthem | ⟦line⟧ |
Total: 537 Five hundred and thirty-seven
Examination Number: 8688
50 Fils
Isaac Loya
School Principal
I certify the authenticity of the signature of the school principal
8 / 9 / 1956
Director of Education for Baghdad Province - Center

Archival unit 678

Subject | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade | Subject | Entrance Exam | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade Ministerial
 | Grade in digits | Grade in words | Grade in digits | Grade in words | Grade in digits | Grade in words |  | Grade in digits | Grade in words | Grade in digits | Grade in words | Grade in digits | Grade in words
And
⟦illegible⟧
Name: Habib Ibrahim
School: ⟦illegible⟧
Grade: Second
Academic Year
1954 - 1955 AD
⟦line⟧
Ministry of Education Press - Baghdad

Archival unit 679

STUDIO FOTEX
BAGHDAD
No.
Name: Jubi Ibrahim
Egyptian:
Grade: Sixth
Academic Year:
1955 - 1956 AD

Archival unit 680

Shamash Private School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadidah
Telephone 91693
⟦line⟧
Number Sh /: 620 / 79
Date: 12 / 8 / 1962
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Rusafa
After greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh / 765 and dated 12 / 8 / 1962 belonging to
Habiba Salim Shina for certification.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director

Archival unit 681

Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate :: ⟦illegible⟧
Number -: Sh / 765
Date / /: 196
Shamash Private School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91663
Number Sh /: 62 / 709
Date: 12 / 8 / 1962
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Governorate / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh/ 765 and dated 12 / 8 / 1962 belonging to
Habiba Salim Shina for certification.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
School Principal
that
from the director of
in the
with this
1- The
the
2- The document
the side
⟦line⟧
3- Classes
4- Lessons
his behavior and regularity
date of
clerk of

Archival unit 682

Iraqi Ministry of Education:
School Directorate :: ⟦Shamash Preparatory School⟧
Number: Sh / 765
Date: 8 / 1 / 196
Examination Number: —
To — Directorate of Secondary Education, Higher Department
That ⟦Habiba Salim Ibrahim Shamash⟧ whose photo is attached above is one of the students of the ⟦Second Intermediate⟧ grade
from our school, entered the ( ⟦General⟧ ) examination for the year 19 / 19 and the result was ( )
in the ( ⟦First⟧ ) session and obtained the grades listed on the back, and based on their request we provided them
with this document.
1— Admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered:
And dated: ⟦2⟧ / ⟦9⟧ / 19
Issued by the school:
In:
The entity to which the document is addressed | Its number | Its date | Type of document
2— Documents previously provided.
3— Grades in which they failed, number of years of failure, and reason for failure (illness or other)
4— Subjects in which they completed requirements.
Behavior and regularity of attendance
Date of leaving school
School Clerk
School Principal

Archival unit 683

⟦Photograph⟧
Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate: ⟦Shamash Preparatory School⟧
Number -
Date 28 / 6 / 1962
Number
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
Number: Sh / 740 / 62
Date: 28 / 6 / 1962
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Governorate / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh / 740 and dated 28 / 6 / 1962 belonging to
Habiba Salim Shina for certification.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
That ⟦Habiba⟧
From school
In the session
With this
1 - Accepted
The correct
2 - Documents
The authority
3 - The classes
4 - The lessons
His behavior and regularity
Date of leaving
School Clerk
School Principal

Archival unit 684

Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate: ⟦Shamash Preparatory School⟧
Number -
Date 28 / 6 / 1961
Examination Number 682
To - Directorate of Missions and Equivalency of Certificates
Habib Ibrahim Habib, whose photograph is attached above, is one of the students of the Fifth Preparatory Class (Scientific)
from our school. He entered the (General) examination for the year 1960 / 1961 and his result was (Pass)
in the (First) session and obtained the grades listed on the back. Based on his request, we have provided him
with this document.
1- Admitted according to Transfer Certificate No. 326 dated 6 / 9 / 1959
issued by Frank Iny Intermediate School in Baghdad
Entity to which the document is addressed | Number | Date | Type of Document
Administration of Collegium Daniel School | 694 | 2 / 7 / 1961 | Preparatory
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 requirements.
His conduct and regularity of attendance.
Date of leaving school: June 1961
Al-Rusafa flag 585 was withdrawn on 1 / 2 / 1952
School Clerk
Acting School Principal
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 685

Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91663
Number: Sh / 118 / 61
Date: 24 / 9 / 1961
Administration of Menahem Daniel School
We confirm to you that Habiba Salim Ibrahim Sheena is one of the graduates of the preparatory study
for the academic year 1960/61, and she is of good conduct and her attendance at our school was good.
Based on her request, we have provided her with this letter.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
⟦illegible signature stamp⟧

Archival unit 686

Iraqi Ministry of Education
Directorate of ⟦...⟧
The ⟦...⟧
Date ⟦...⟧
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
Number: Sh/ 694 / 60-61
Date: 3 / 10 / 1961
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh/ 694 and dated 3 / 10 / 1961 belonging
to Habiba Salim Shina for certification.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
That ⟦...⟧
General Ministerial ⟦...⟧
On ⟦...⟧
1- ⟦...⟧
2- ⟦...⟧
3- ⟦...⟧
4- ⟦...⟧
5- ⟦...⟧
6- ⟦...⟧
Non-revocation identity number 850 on 1 / 2 / 1955
School Clerk
School Principal

Archival unit 687

Iraqi Ministry of Education
Directorate of Shamash Preparatory School
Number - Sh/ 1694
Date 2 / 10 / 1961
That ⟦Habiba Salim Ibrahim Shaya⟧ whose photo is attached above is one of the students of the fifth
preparatory scientific grade from our school who entered the general examination for the year 1960 / 1961 and his result was
(Pass) in the (First) session and he obtained the grades listed on the back and based
on his request we provided him with this document.
The entity to which the document is addressed | Its number | Its date | Type of document
Non-resignation identity fee 850 on 2/10/1952
School Clerk
Acting School Principal

Archival unit 688

Habiba Salim Ibrahim Shina born 1938
Academic Year 55-56 Intermediate Class | Academic Year 56-57 Second Intermediate Class | Academic Year 57-58 Third Intermediate Class | Academic Year 58-59 Fourth Preparatory Class
Arabic 65 | Arabic 63 | Arabic 62 | Arabic 69
English 52 | English 41 | English 51 | English 50
Mathematics 76 | Mathematics 71 | Mathematics 68 | Mathematics 64
History 64 | History 66 | History 66 | History 66
Geography 75 | Geography 75 | Geography 64 | Geography 62
Science 75 | Science 70 | Science 64 | Science 64
Drawing 67 | Drawing 87 | Drawing 87 | Drawing 84
Sports 64 | Sports 72 | Sports 58 | Sports 58
Total 471 | Total 500 | Total 500 | Total 501
Average 58 | Average 62 | Average 62 | Average 62
Rank 8 | Rank 11 | Rank 11 | Rank 29
Result Pass | Result Pass | Result Pass | Result Pass
⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | Average 65.5 | Average 64.5
Passed according to the general examination
Third Intermediate Class (Baccalaureate) 57-58 Examination Number 1880
Arabic 64 Academic Year 55-56 First Intermediate
English 71 56-57 Second Intermediate
Mathematics 78 57-58 Third Intermediate
Science and Botany 58 58-59 Fourth Preparatory
Chemistry and Botany ⟦illegible⟧ June 1961 Second
Total 470
Average 67.1
Result Pass
Rank 21

Archival unit 689

⟦illegible⟧
Certificates Observer
Director of Education of Baghdad District
Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate:
Number:
Date: / / 19
No: 39817 A
To :-:
That ⟦line⟧ whose photo is attached above is one of the students of the ⟦line⟧ grade of our school who entered
the exam for the year 19 / 19 and his result in the ⟦line⟧ round was and he obtained the grades listed
on the back of it, and based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
1 - Admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered ⟦line⟧ and dated / / 19 issued by the school
in ⟦line⟧
2 - Documents previously provided to him.
The entity to which the document is addressed | Its number and date | Type of document
3 - The grades in which he failed, the number of years of failure, and the reason for failure (illness or otherwise).
4 - The subjects in which he completed requirements.
5 - His behavior and regularity of attendance.
6 - The date he left school.
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils Revenue Stamp
School Clerk
School Principal

Archival unit 690

Subject | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade | Subject | Entrance Exam | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade Ministerial
 | Grade in numbers | Grade in words | Grade in numbers | Grade in words | Grade in numbers | Grade in words |  | Grade in numbers | Grade in words | Grade in numbers | Grade in words | Grade in numbers | Grade in words
⟦illegible⟧ |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
⟦illegible stamp⟧
⟦illegible blue ink handwriting⟧
Ministry of Education Press - Baghdad

Archival unit 691

To the respected administration of Naziha Ainiya Private School
The administration of this school certifies that the student Habiba Salim Shaya, whose photo is attached
above, is one of the students of the sixth primary grade in ⟦...⟧
And she participated in the general examinations of the Ministry of Education for the academic year 1955 - 1956
And her result was successful
And she obtained the statement of grades she achieved in the mentioned exam :-
87 | Arabic Language
70 | English Language
75 | Principles of Science and Health
54 | Social Studies
94 | Arithmetic and Geometry
76 | Religion and Literature
456 | Total
⟦...⟧ she was of good conduct and behavior and diligent in official attendance, and we have provided her
with this form based on the desire of her parents to complete her studies in your private school
⟦illegible stamp⟧
50 Fils
⟦illegible signature⟧
We certify the authenticity of the school principal's signature
Director of Education for Baghdad Province

Archival unit 692

Subject | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade | Entrance Exam | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade Ministerial
Subject | Grade in numbers | Grade in words | Grade in numbers | Grade in words | Grade in numbers | Grade in words | Grade in numbers | Grade in words | Grade in numbers | Grade in words | Grade in numbers | Grade in words
NERSO
BAGHDAD
4808
⟦illegible stamp⟧
Ministry of Education Press - Baghdad

Archival unit 693

Name: Shamir Ayad Daniel
Record Number: ⟦illegible⟧ / 25 / 577
Registration Number: 2087712
Baghdad 19 / 3 / 1955
Number 214
To the Administration of Frank Iny Private School
We inform you by this document that the student
Amira Ayad Daniel, a student of the sixth primary grade
Has participated in the general examinations of the Ministry of Education
And was successful with a total of 451, four hundred
and fifty-one, as a statement of grades:
98 Arabic Language
70 English Language
75 Principles of Science and Health
58 Mathematics
94 History and Geography
56 Religion and Literature
451 Total
She was of good conduct and behavior and diligent in school attendance, and we have provided her
with this document based on the request of her parents for the purpose of transferring to ⟦illegible⟧ Private School.
Confirmed ⟦illegible⟧
1955 / ⟦illegible⟧
The mentioned document
⟦illegible stamp⟧
50 Fils
⟦signature⟧
Certifying the authenticity of the school principal's name
Director of Education for the Baghdad District

Archival unit 695

NERSO
BAGHDAD
4808
⟦illegible⟧SO
⟦illegible⟧AD
4808
Subject | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade | Subject | Entrance Exam | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade Ministerial
 | In figures | In writing | In figures | In writing | In figures | In writing |  | In figures | In writing | In figures | In writing | In figures | In writing
⟦line⟧ | Grade | Grade | Grade | Grade | Grade | Grade | ⟦line⟧ | Grade | Grade | Grade | Grade | Grade | Grade
Ministry of Education Press - Baghdad

Archival unit 696

Shamash Private Hebrew School
Established in 1947/48
Telephone Number ⟦illegible⟧
Baghdad 19 / 9 / 1955
No. 244
To the Management of the Respected Frank Iny Private School
The management of this school certifies that the student Habiba Salim Shaya, whose photo is attached
above, is one of the students of the sixth primary grade therein.
She participated in the general examinations of the Ministry of Education for the academic year 1954 - 1955
and obtained a total of 451 and was considered successful.
Below is a statement of the grades she obtained in the aforementioned examination:
84 Arabic Language
70 English Language
75 Principles of Science and Health
58 Social Studies
94 Arithmetic and Geometry
70 Religion and Duties
451 Total
She was of good conduct and behavior and diligent in school attendance, and we have provided her
with this certificate based on her request for the purpose of transferring to ⟦illegible⟧ Private School.
⟦illegible stamp⟧
Certifying the authenticity of the school principal's name
Director of Education for Baghdad Province

Archival unit 697

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 their school certified by the Directorate of Education of the Province.
b - A medical certificate confirming freedom from infectious diseases.
c - A vaccination certificate against smallpox and typhoid.
d - Civil Status Identification (Nufous).
e - Two copies of their photograph.
5 - The student must be of good conduct and character.
Student's name (according to the Civil Status ID): Habiba Salim Shata
Address (according to the Civil Status ID): Al-Sanawiya ⟦4/1⟧
Date of birth (according to the Civil Status ID):
Student's current address:
School transferred from:
Grade transferred from:
Result in the grade transferred from:
Last general examination passed and its date:
Name of the student's guardian:
Relationship:
Profession:
Address:
Signature of the student's guardian

Archival unit 698

Dr. IHSAN SAMRA   Dr. Ihsan Samra
Tel. Nos. { Clinic 6200   Telephone { Clinic 6200
Residence 83346   Residence 83346
⟦line⟧
I have examined Miss ⟦...⟧
and found her to be of sound constitution and free
from communicable diseases, and she has
also been vaccinated against typhoid
and vaccinated against smallpox in the month of June
1955
The Doctor
⟦signature⟧
Baghdad 21 / 9 / 55

Archival unit 699

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Archival unit 700

⟦illegible⟧
Kingdom of Iraq
1- ⟦illegible⟧
2- ⟦illegible⟧
3- ⟦illegible⟧
4- ⟦illegible⟧
Student Name ( ⟦illegible⟧ )
Date ( ⟦illegible⟧ )
Place ( ⟦illegible⟧ )
Guardian's Name ⟦illegible⟧
Profession ⟦illegible⟧
Address ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
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⟦illegible stamp⟧