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(5) There is another reason for separation of elementary and secondary
classes.In a school with both,it is extremely difficult to devote
an equal measure of attention to both.In our school,I will frankly
confess that we concentrate our attention on the secondary classes.
This is only natural as boys who are developing are naturally more
interesting and it is easier to shape their development.I do not mean
that our elementary classes are neglected.On the contrary,I maintain
that they are of a higher standard than the elementary classes of any
other school,but,at the same time,they do not get the detailed attention
which they should receive.
I have therefore to suggest to the committee that some means
should be adopted to improve the present state of affairs.I know that
some of the members feel very strongly against any proposal to remove
the elementary classes from the Shamash School. I have heard people
say that the Shamash School without the elementary classes will not
be able to get sufficient pupils to continue its work.Actually,as
everybody knows,our present difficulty is to deal with the large
numbers of pupils,who appeal to us for admission,but we must look to
the future and imagine the possibility of a change in the present
trend of affairs.Let us imagine the possibility,which existed but a
short time ago,of every pupil finding it easy to get a place in a
secondary school.In that case,it is argued,no boy will come to the
Shamash School.If that is really true,the Shamash School does not
fulfil a definite need and the sooner it is closed,the better for
everyone concerned.One cannot force parents to send their boys to a
school merely because a large building has been endowed in a most
unsuitable place.In actual fact,the Shamash School has a definite
function and is not merely a refuge for undesirables or for those
thrown out of other institutions.That,I am afraid,is the function of
our evening class but not of the rest of the school.The Shamash
School can give an education of a superior kind to any other school
in the country and there have been signs in the recent past that
Jewish parents are realizing that fact.
I do not wish to make any definite proposals as to what
should be done with our elementary classes.They could either be
amalgamated with another school or the pupils could be distributed
among the other elementary schools.At any rate,I feel that the members
of the committee should devote serious thought to this problem.
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Sport.
The question of facilities for sport should be settled once and
for all.The boys in the Jewish schools have no facilities for sport
at all.They have physical training under very adverse conditions in
the school courtyard.This is absolutely inadequate and causes such a
noise that it disturbs the teaching work of the school.
I have been informed by Dr. J.A.Shaby that he has many patients
suffering from nervous disorders among the pupils of the Jewish schools
and he believes that the only way to remedy this sad state of affairs
is to introduce more opportunities for sport.This is a problem of vital
importance for the whole community as I am told that the percentage
of those suffering from nervous and mental diseases is extremely high.
The only way to tackle this problem is to have a sports-ground
of some kind away from the school where boys can exercise undisturbed
without fear of accidents or incidents under the supervision of members
of the staff.I believe that physical training should not be allowed in
the school premises but that the physical training instructor should
be given a number of periods in the afternoons to organize sport.
Of course,the ideal is a proper sports stadium.However,if that
is <del>unavoidable-fo</del> unobtainable,could we not have some enclosed piece
of ground,intended for building purposes in the future,which could be
used for our purpose.Here again,we are far behind other communities.
Then,the question of military drill could perhaps be tackled
once more in a strenuous fashion.It has now been introduced into the
American School for Boys and I should think that at the present moment,
the Ministry of Defence should agree that the larger the number of
recruits,the better for the country.Of course,I leave ways and means
to you in this respect because you have more experience in these things
but I do feel that this is a favourable time for the proposal to be
considered.
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The Evening Class.
Even at the risk of appearing ungrateful for the financial advan-
tages,I feel that it was a mistake to open the evening class.I believe
that originally there were about twenty students who were refused
admission to the secondary school.They could all have been accomodated
either at Baghdad College,the American School for boys,or outside
Baghdad.Then,when the evening class was opened,the secondary school
proceeded to give transfer certificates to Shamash School before the
boys inquired whether we could accept them.Many of the boys who were
sent away from other schools,were boys of bad character and gave our
school considerable trouble afterwards.Later on many boys left other
schools to come to us because they were afraid of failing in their
exams and thought that ours would be easier or that influence could
be used to make them pass.Others were in employment during the day
and decided to let their names be registered at the school as a form
of insurance against military service.To sum up,no great mizwah was
done and no gratitude was felt.The real advantage of the scheme was
that it has enabled the teachers of the Shamash School to be paid
regularly month by month and it is for that reason that I do not
grudge the trouble which the evening class has given me.
Now,I am not disposed to kill the goose,which has laid the golden
egg.I believe that the evening class must continue since it has been
begun but certain changes should be made to prevent the events of last
year continuing.
(a) A supervisor should be appointed with authority to <del>puni</del> control
the pupils of the class, to sign military certificates of the pupils
and,in general,to act as headmaster for the evening class.Of course,I
will continue to be interested in the evening class and to assist the
supervisor in any way required.I think that such a supervisor should
also take part in the teaching of the class and I believe that the
most suitable candidate for the job would be Mr. Jack Yahya.
(b) All fees should be collected at the beginning of the school
year and all those who wish to be registered will have to bring the
fees for the whole year at the beginning of the year.
(c) Classes should be limited to a maximum of sixty.This will
decrease the profits but it is really extremely difficult to teach a
class of one hundred with a large percentage of the hooligan element
in it.
(d) More careful selection should be made of the pupils accepted.
Last year's failures should not be accepted,whether they come from our
school or another.
I cannot conclude this statement without paying a tribute to Seyyid
Tewfik Basry.His unswerving devotion to the school and his hard work on
its behalf has contributed to a very large extent to the school's im-
proved financial position this year and all those who were able to get
their salaries regularly this year,should be very grateful to him.I
cannot find words to express my own personal sincere appreciation of
his loyal collaboration and friendship.
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A similar to that employed in most other services.
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Teachers' Salaries.
The question of teachers' salaries should be put on a firm
basis once and for all.The present system is one of bargaining and is
extremely unsatisfactory.The committee believe that they should buy
a teacher's services for the lowest price possible and the teachers
believe that they should sell their services for the highest price
possible.This is both undignified and inconvenient and really causes
not only the headmasters but most of the members of the schools'
committee considerable inconvenience.I would like to suggest a plan
by means of which salaries would be increased every three years pro-
vided that the approval of the headmaster and the schools' committee
is obtained.If the finances ⟦of⟧ the community do not allow such a rise
at any time,the increase should be postponed until the next year.
(I should add that this scheme should hold good for Iraqis only,not
for foreigners who are bound by the terms of their contracts).It should
apply to all the schools under the jurisdiction of the committee.
Teachers with Matriculation or a Secondary School certificate teaching
in elementary forms: 6--8--10--12--14
Teachers without any qualifications in the form of certificates should
begin at 3 or 4 according to the decision of the school and proceed
3-4-5-6-8-10-12-14.
Teachers in Secondary forms without a University degree: 12--14--16--
18--20--22.
Teachers in Secondary forms with a University degree : 15--18--21--25
Then,we have the question of an insurance fund.I feel that it
i s time that some scheme for collective insurance should be arranged
for the teachers of the Jewish schools.I have seen the representatives
of life insurance companies and have been impressed by the Al-Chark
company's schemes for collective insurance for bank employees,Egyptian
police,municipal employees etc.I should be grateful if the members
of the committee would examine these and other proposals for collectiv
insurance with great care.
I would appeal to you,gentlemen of the committee to do everything
in your power to end the prevailing anarchy in the organization of
the schools.It is a veritable nightmare to an orderly mind.We do not
ask for the standards of the Ministry of Education as regards salaries
as we fully realize that most Jewish institutions in the world have to
carry on with limited resources.That seems to be one of the penalties
of Judaism and is perfectly intelligible.It is due to the fact that in
every country we have to contribute not only to the care of the genera
community but also to the care of our brethren in the faith.Still,there
is a compensation in serving our brethren which makes up for a great
deal.But there is no excuse for poor organization.I am prepared to
prove that it would not involve extra expense if done in the right
way.At present,our organization,instead of being an example to the
rest of the community,is a dreadful warning.We must put things into
an orderly form.
I beg to remain, Gentlemen,
yours sincerely,
(signed) ⟦Emile Kaman⟧
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Shamash School
Baghdad.
Shamash School
Baghdad
Tel. No. 1028
Telephone Number 1028
No. Number:
Date Date:
Subject Subject:
Dear Lady Cholmondeley, ⟦members of⟧
The Jewish Schools' Committee
of Baghdad have deputed me to convey to
you their grief at the death of your late brother,
Sir Philip Sassoon. The connection between your family
and our schools has been a long one. The ⟦one of our⟧
largest schools, which has rendered yeoman
service to the community, is named after your
grandfather, the late Sir Albert Sassoon. We,
therefore, hope that it may be of some comfort
to you to know that there are hundreds of
Jewish children in Baghdad, who reverence
the name of your family and share your
sorrow.
I beg to remain,
yours sincerely
Chairman
Jewish Schools'
Committee
Baghdad
Address
The Marchioness
of Cholmondeley
⟦illegible⟧
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Shamash School
Baghdad.
Shamash School
Baghdad
⟦line⟧
Tel. No. 1028
Telephone Number 1028
No. Number:
Date Date:
Subject Subject:
Dear Lady Cholmondeley,
I wish to express on behalf
of the Jewish ⟦Community⟧ Lay Council of Baghdad our
sorrow at the great loss which you have sustained
by the death of your brother, the late Sir Philip Sassoon.
His work as a statesman and political leader are
known to all and we regret that his brilliant career should
have been thus brought to an end. May the Almighty
Healer of sorrows and trouble heal your grief and
comfort you in your distress. Amen.
I beg to remain,
yours sincerely,
Chief Rabbi
Baghdad
Address
The Marchioness of Cholmondeley
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Sir David Ezra, Calcutta, Kidd Street.
Major A.M.Sassoun, 51 Orchard Court, Portman Square W.I.
David Sassoun & Co.Ltd., 9 King William Street E.C.4
David S.Sassoun 32 Bruton Street W.I.
Mrs.Dulcie Sassoun 56 Green St. WI.
E.D.Sassoun Banking Co. Ltd. 85 Gracechurch St.E.C.3
Lady Edward Sassoun 17 Belgrave Square S.W.1
Major F.Sassoun Ashley Cottage, Roehampton Lane S.W.15
I.Sassoun, 3 Stementon Road W.12
J.Sassoun 31 Flanders Road W.4
Miss Kathleen Sasson 12A Wildcroft Manor S.W.15
Mrs.M.A.Sassoun 37 Lowndes Square S.W.1
Mrs.Meyer Sassoun 6 Hamilton Place W.1
⟦Diniz⟧ Sassoun Esq. 14 Harvard Road W.4
MrsSassoun 1 Albert Gate S.W.1
Norman B.Sassoun Esq., 16 Gombards London.
The Rt.Hon.Sir Phillip Sassoun Bart MP.
⟦illegible⟧
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Sir David Ezra, Calcutta, Kidd Street.
Major A.M.Sassoun, 51 Orchard Court, Portman Square W.I.
David Sassoun & Co.Ltd., 9 King William Street E.C.4
David S.Sassoun 32 Bruton Street W.I.
Mrs.Dulcie Sassoun 56 Green St. WI.
E.D.Sassoun Banking Co. Ltd. 85 Gracechurch St.E.C.3
Lady Edward Sasso un 17 Belgrave Square S.W.1
Major F.Sassoun Ashley Cottage, Roehampton Lane S.W.15
I.Sassoun, 3 Stementon Road W.12
J.Sassoun 31 Flanders Road W.4
Miss Kathleen Sasson 12A Wildcroft Manor S.W.15
Mrs.M.A.Sassoun 37 Lowndes Square S.W.1
Mrs.Meyer Sassoun 6 Hamilton Place W.1
⟦...⟧niz Sassoun Esq. 14 Harvard Road W.4
MrsSassoun 1 Albert Gate S.W.1
Norman B.Sassoun Esq., 16 Gombards London.
The Rt.Hon.Sir Phillip Sassoun Bart MP.
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Sir David Ezra, Calcutta, Kidd Street.
Major A.M.Sassoun, 51 Orchard Court, Portman Square W.I.
David Sassoun & Co.Ltd., 9 King William Street E.C.4
David S.Sassoun 32 Bruton Street W.I.
Mrs.Dulcie Sassoun 56 Green St. WI.
E.D.Sassoun Banking Co. Ltd. 85 Gracechurch St.E.C.3
Lady Edward Sassoun 17 Belgrave Square S.W.1
Major F.Sassoun Ashley Cottage, Roehampton Lane S.W.15
I.Sassoun, 3 Steventon Road W.12
J.Sassoun 31 Flanders Road W.4
Miss Kathleen Sasson 12A Wildcroft Manor S.W.15
Mrs.M.A.Sassoun 37 Lowndes Square S.W.1
Mrs.Meyer Sassoun 6 Hamilton Place W.1
⟦...⟧niz Sassoun Esq. 14 Harvard Road W.4
Mrs Sassoun 1 Albert Gate S.W.1
Norman B.Sassoun Esq., 16 Gombards London.
The Rt.Hon. Sir Phillip Sassoun Bart MP.
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
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Telephone No. ⟦line⟧
JEWISH COMMUNITY'S
HOSPITALS BAGHDAD
ESTABLISHED
1884
Association of Founders of the Hospital
in Baghdad
Management Committee of Hospitals
of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Established in 1884
Telephone No. ⟦line⟧
No. Number:
Date Date: 5. VII. 37
Subject Subject: Medical examination of Mr. : Naim Basri
I hereby certify having examined to-day
Mr. Naim Basri.
I declare him free from:
1: Mental diseases or deficiencies
2: Infectious or contagious diseases
3: any other organic or anatomical ⟦anomalies⟧.
He is healthy and fit for
his duty
⟦signature⟧
I examined to day Naim Basri.
From medical point of view there are no objections
to send him to Europe for physical training.
He is free from any disease whatsoever.
5/VII
37
⟦Prof. Rosenner⟧
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Telephone No. ⟦line⟧
JEWISH COMMUNITY'S
HOSPITALS BAGHDAD
ESTABLISHED
1884
Society of the Founders of the Hospital
Baghdad
Management Committee of the Hospitals
of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Founded in 1884
No:
Number:
Date: 5. VII 32.
Date:
Subject: Medical Examination of
Subject:
Mr. Nissim Basri 25 years old
That's to certify, that the above mentioned
was examined by me today specially in a
surgical point of view.
He has a highly developped system of his
bones and muscles.
He is free from any rupture.
There are no piles, no flat feet, no varices.
I consider Mr. Nissim Basri as highly fit
for the post of a teacher for physical training
Dr. ⟦Lortmann⟧
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17/6/37
Dear Sir,
You will probably remember our conversation with regard
to the British Council and our school. I am enclosing a report
and description of the school for you. I should be grateful if you
could see your way to provide me with an introduction which would
enable me to interview some official of the British Council and
discuss English teaching in the schools of the Jewish community
of Baghdad.
yours faithfully
Headmaster
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Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Shamash School
Secondary * Baghdad
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No. / Number:
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Subject / Subject:
Report
Presented to the Jewish Schools Committee
by Emil Marmorstein M.A. (Cantab)
Headmaster, Shamash School, Baghdad.
In presenting my report, I do not wish to dwell
on the neglect of the school in the past. It is a ⟦glaring⟧
fact and must be remedied. The school has had a great deal
of money spent on it and it would be an injustice to the
school and the rising generation if we fail to improve matters. I hope to have your collaboration
in my efforts to promote a better state of affairs.
The Staff
I have no complaints to make about the Staff. Mr.
Tewfik Basry is a tower of strength and a very able teacher
and disciplinarian while in Mr. Meir Haya and Mr. Murad ⟦Michael⟧
we have two of the best teachers to be found in Baghdad. I would
advise the Jewish Schools Committee to devote their attention
to those who are giving the best period of their lives to the
service of the Community. One of the first things to be done is to
get in touch with an Insurance Company and arrange
a pensions scheme. I think that you will ⟦agree⟧
⟦...⟧ about the importance of having contented and well-
⟦...⟧ in all the Jewish schools.
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Secondary * Baghdad
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No. / Number: ⟦line⟧
Date / Date: ⟦line⟧
Subject / Subject: ⟦line⟧
Classes
The classes are very badly distributed. We find young
boys of considerable ability sitting in one form with very stupid
boys old enough to be their fathers. The recent examinations
showed this very clearly. Whereas in a well selected form one
would find marks varying from 45 to 75, in this school we
find marks varying from 100 to zero. This can only mean that
boys have been allowed to pass into a higher form without
being able to keep up with the work. This must be remedied.
There is nothing so bad for a clever boy as to be
kept back in his work by the presence of stupid,
dull boys. He becomes bored and lazy as a result.
I am trying to remedy this state of affairs and I hope
that in the coming scholastic year there will be a distinct
improvement.
I cannot understand how the monitors were
appointed. They seem to be the stupidest and laziest boys
in the class and they all failed in the examinations.
I have deposed them and ordered new monitors
to be appointed by the form masters. The institution
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Date ⟦line⟧ Date
Subject ⟦line⟧ Subject
of form-masters is an innovation which I have made. I have appointed one master to be responsible for the discipline of each class. He must make ⟦perm⟧ frequent reports to me of the state of affairs in the class under his control.
Examinations.
I find that a great deal too much attention is being paid to examinations. They have ceased to be a test and have become a form of religion. This is all wrong. Boys should take examinations in their stride and not neglect other important subjects in order to cram for the examinations. They should read more widely instead of learning their text books by heart. This applies especially to the members of the Matriculation Class, who do not realize that by reading light books in English for two hours every day, they are more likely to be successful in their examinations than if they learn the notes of their set-books by heart. Again, <del>by</del> the correspondence courses which some of them are taking ⟦up⟧ have given me considerable room for thought. I have not yet made up my mind on the subject, but
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Secondary * Baghdad
Tel. No. ⟦line⟧:
Telephone Number ⟦line⟧:
No.:
Number:
Date:
Date:
Subject:
Subject:
I hope to submit some recommendations to you in the
near future concerning this subject.
Teaching of English.
I have the fullest confidence in Dr. Tucker and I rely on
her judgement to such an extent that I wish to co-ordinate the
teaching of English throughout the school under her directions. Her
long experience in teaching English in this part of the world
makes her advice very valuable indeed. The chief need of our boys is
that they should read more. They learn a great deal of grammar
but seem unable to apply the rules, which they have learned, owing
to lack of practice in reading. During the next term, the <del>second</del> ⟦first⟧
secondary classes will read "Treasure Island" while the <del>third</del> ⟦second⟧
secondary class will read "Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare." The Oxford
Reader was really not sufficient preparation for boys who are
about to make a big jump and read the set books in the
Matriculation Examination. It is my opinion that boys in the
secondary classes should read three or four books in class
and they should be examined on another five other books,
which they should read at home. Of course, when we improve
the school library in the near future, things will be easier.
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Secondary * Baghdad
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Phone Number:
No.:
Number:
Date:
Date:
Subject:
Subject:
But the psychological factor is even more important. Boys must
realize that reading is important, that it is more useful than any
amount of learning by heart as knowledge is acquired automatically
and unconsciously. There are many boys in the school, who work
really hard but nevertheless do not realize that sound and
intelligent steady work, are better than cramming. That is in my opinion a very necessary change of mind, which is absolutely essential in the interests
of the boys.
Religious Instruction
I found that classes in religious subjects were being
treated very lightly and I was shocked to see boys and
masters studying the Holy Bible with their heads uncovered. I
gave orders for all to wear their sidaras during these
lessons. I am sure that you will all agree as to the
undesirability of boys being brought up without respect for
sacred subjects.
Athletics
The importance of physical exercise is not sufficiently
realized. Boys used to come to me with all kinds of excuses
to escape their drill. I have insisted that a medical exami-
n⟦ation⟧ certificate is the only reason for exemption and
I have enforced the wearing of the
required uniform for drill. I welcome the proposal
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Secondary * Baghdad
Baghdad
6.
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Number No.:
Date Date:
Subject Subject:
for a sports ground and I hope that a system of
military training for boys in secondary classes under the
instruction of military drill instructors will be introduced.
⟦This⟧ ⟦need⟧ is not realized by the boys or the parents.
Extra-Curricular Activities.
With the able assistance of Mr. Tewfik Basry, we hope
to set up a string orchestra and a school choir. Dr. Jemali
has assured us of the co-operation of the Institute of Music
and H.E. Sherif Muhidin. Then, Mr. Murad Mikael will conduct a
dramatic circle in Arabic, while Dr. Tucker and I hope to
organize an English dramatic circle among the senior
boys. In the winter, we hope to have a debating club, where
the boys in the secondary classes may practice expressing
their thoughts clearly and grammatically. I feel that such
activities would have considerable cultural influence
upon the boys and would remove them from the
attractions of gambling and evil companionship, which
seem to be all too powerful in this city.
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Attendance <del>and Punctual</del>
There is an unfortunate tendency for boys to absent
themselves without permission. Some of them are just using the
school as a means of obtaining exemption from military
service. This cannot be tolerated. I am warning such boys
that they are not allowed to be absent without a
military medical certificate. If the boy's absence continues, I
shall have no other alternative than to report him to the
Ministry of Defence. It is a very bad thing for the Jewish
community that one of its schools should be used for
this purpose. It is a practice which must be stopped. I
am dealing very severely with any boy who remains
absent without permission. After all, the whole school is
disturbed by boys, who use the school as a kind of
hotel, to which they condescend to come when they have
nothing better to do.
Punctuality.
The difficulties of punctual attendance have disturbed me
considerably. I am happy to be able to report that the
somewhat stern measures, which I have introduced, have
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2.
caused a great reduction in the number of late-comers.
This proves that lateness can be avoided by the boys if
they find it necessary to do so. You will understand
that a boy, who enters the classroom after the lesson has
begun, disturbs the master and the other boys and causes a
slackening of discipline. At the same time, I do feel that there
is considerable difficulty in the way of boys who live far
from the school, and it would be definitely desirable if private
buses could be chartered to bring boys from distant parts.
Books
When I began to teach in the school, one of the first
things which I noticed, was that only about one third of
the boys in a class possessed the necessary text-books. This
state of affairs encouraged cheating and is a very unhealthy
thing. I intend to force all boys to have the books which
they need. I believe this will have the effect of increasing
the amount of work which is being done by the boys
throughout the school.
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Shamash School
Secondary * Baghdad
Tel. No. / Telephone Number:
No. / Number:
Date / Date: 28/6/37
Subject / Subject:
Dear Sir,
I should be grateful if you could send
the Jewish Lay Council your subvention of £225
together with the contribution from the Benjamin Shamash
Fund. We should be very grateful if your reply could
reach us before July 10th as we have a number
of foreign teachers, who are accustomed to
receive their salaries for the vacation months
at the end of the term.
Yours faithfully,
Secretary,
⟦Jewish⟧ Lay Council
The Secretary,
<del>Jewish Lay Council,</del>
<del>Baghdad</del>
Anglo-Jewish Association
Woburn House,
Upper Woburn Place
W.C. 1
London.
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the problem is reached. As the policy at
present in force has been introduced at your
desire, you will understand the correctness
of my position ⟦when⟧ if I warn you of your
great responsibility towards the school.
yours faithfully
⟦illegible faded text⟧
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4 copies
Tel. No. / Telephone Number:
No. / Number:
Date / Date: 16/6/37
Subject / Subject:
Gentlemen,
I wish to make the following statement. On Monday,
June 14th, 1937, I went to the room of the Second Secondary
Form in the company of Mr. Tewfik Basry and Mr.
Jusif Daoud. On my instructions, Mr. Basry explained to
the form that the school was not prepared to alter its
syllabus in order to prepare pupils especially for the
government Intermediate examination. He pointed out, however,
that the school would enter suitable candidates for
the examination and would grant ten days leisure
for preparation for it.
It is my duty to inform you, gentlemen, that
this arrangement will probably lead to trouble in
the course of the next year. I must disclaim all
responsibility. The Second Secondary Form contains
a large amount of explosive material, including
a number of bad characters, who have taken part in
strikes in the past. I shall naturally be vigilant in
my attempts to prevent trouble, but there will always
be danger as long as no satisfactory solution of
Form No. 20 - 2000 - 6 - 1935
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Shamash School
Shamash Secondary School
Secondary * Baghdad
Baghdad
Tel. No.:
No.:
Date:
Subject:
Dear Sir,
We have a few grievances about the treatment meted
out to us by the Anglo-Jewish Association. Mr. Emile ⟦Marmurstein⟧,
who understands our situation, will be in London in August and
September and we have asked him to explain our case to you. We
should be very grateful if you could grant serious consideration
to our case.
Yours faithfully
Secretary
Jewish <del>Schools Committee</del>
Lay Council
Form No. 20 - 2000 - 6 - 1935
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Summary of income, expenses, salaries, and other accounts for the year 1927 AD
Income | Expenses | Explanations | Income | Expenses | Explanations
Dinar Fils | Dinar Fils | | Dinar Fils | Dinar Fils |
84 144 | 28 990 | January 1927 | 40 558 | 60 951 | January 927
29 480 | 42 705 | February " | 26 765 | 60 800 | February 927
59 274 | 64 275 | March " | 42 414 | 50 245 | March 927
58 799 | 59 250 | April " | 25 328 | 44 297 | April 927
42 278 | 55 291 | May " | 57 817 | 66 827 | May 927
43 122 | 79 691 | June " | 52 811 | 50 417 | June 927
41 892 | 67 827 | July " | 246 862 | 228 912 | Total for the six months mentioned
57 277 | 54 471 | Oct " | | | Allocations still on hand
22 452 | 46 995 | September " | 112 500 | = | Regarding the six months mentioned
46 094 | 48 800 | October " | | | Regarding Nadum La'ran the hospital servant
49 944 | 55 965 | November " | 6 600 | = | Debt for Waqf house rent
74 625 | 71 224 | December " | | | For the six months mentioned
771 838 | 787 496 | Annual Total | 265 962 | 228 912 | General Total
= | 225 | Annual allocations still on hand regarding ⟦illegible⟧ | | | Paid to Dr. Adonisk
= | 7 | Received from the hospital accountant on account | | | From the donated money and that
= | 22 | From Mir Zilo, final installment | = | 46 245 | On account of his salary until
= | 8500 | Remaining in the segregated pledge from the hospital regarding | | | February 1928
= | = | For one year starting from March 927 | | |
= | 11400 | From Nadum La'ran the servant, hospital debt | 265 962 | 259 258 | General Total
= | = | From Alik, Waqf house rent | = | 6 705 | Box surplus
= | 450 | Regarding the servant Hazqiel Ibrahim, debt for rent of | 265 962 | 265 962 |
= | 771768 | Waqf house | | |
| | Remainder | | |
= | 250 | Paid to Naeem Yaqoub, acknowledged salary porter | | |
| | And that for the account of Mir Alik Hospital | | |
= | 250 | For 5 months from (January 927 until May 927) | | |
| | Paid to Ibn Al-Halawi by request of Mir Alik Hospital | | |
= | 15 | Regarding the rent of his house which was Alik Hospital | | |
= | 14 | Placed to Mir Zilo, received via the accountant scribe | | |
| | Price of cement for the said accountant | | |
771768 | 771768 | General Total | | |
= | 199 | Box surplus | | |
771967 | 771967 | | | |