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IJA 2865

Administration Documents, Frank Iny and Shamash Secondary Schools

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These are documents containing correspondence between the Iraqi government and the Frank Iny and Shamash Secondary Schools administrations. The item contains documents about income tax figures, maintenance needs, insurance policies, and records of soft drink purchases. The item also includes employment verification, letters to students' parents concerning registration, and letters of recommendation written by the school on behalf of students seeking entry into college.

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Archive Reference
IJA 2865
Item Number
12832
Date
Approx. January 1, 1961 to December 31, 1970
Languages
Arabic, English
Keywords
Receipts, Correspondence, File Folder, Al-Rāfadīn Bank, Financial, Eagle Crest, Newspapers, Revenue Stamp, Annotation, Letterhead, Trade, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, Abdullah S. Obadiah, Income Tax, Iraqi Government, Ink Stamp, Bank of Iraq, Handwritten, Ministry of Industry - Office of Electricity, Insurance, Teachers, Typed, Postage Stamp, Shamash Secondary School, Sun Crest, Students, Frank Iny School, Envelope, Ministry of Planning, Armenian Bishop

AI en Translation, Pages 276-300

Page 276

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Number ⟦line⟧ F/ 66/ 54
Date ⟦line⟧ 20 / 3 / 1966
Baghdad Electricity Authority
After greetings.
This school has been requested, according to the attached list, for fees of 10210
electrical units, which is equivalent to (102/100) Dinars for the period from
7 / 12 / 1965 to 12 / 3 / 1966, and since this school has not previously had
such expenditures during previous months or previous years, as the
average expenditure does not exceed five Dinars, please kindly reconsider
this request and inspect the relevant meter if necessary.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦illegible⟧
Isaac Cohen
The Director

Page 277

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful ⟦111⟧
Number
F/ 50 / 66
Date
17 / 3 / 1966
General Directorate of Travel
Greetings.
We certify that Mr. William Jundi Awad is a teacher in this school on
the permanent staff, and he intends to travel outside Iraq during the Easter holiday.
We have no objection to his travel.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦signature⟧
Isaac Cohen
Principal

Page 278

Frank Eini School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
⟦11⟧
Number F/
⟦29⟧ / 66
Date
17 / 3 / 1966
Administration of Al-Rawda School in Najaf
After greetings.
We confirm to you our receipt of the full school fees for the student Manal Abdul Jabbar
Al-Saffar for the academic year 1965/66, and based on the request of her guardian, we have provided her with this
letter.
The Director

Page 279

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number F/
49 / 66
Date
17 / 2 / 1966
Administration of Al-Rawda School in Najaf
Greetings.
We confirm to you our receipt of the full school fees for the student Manal Abdul Jabbar
Al-Saffar for the academic year 65 / 1966, and based on the request of her guardian, we have provided her with this
letter.
⟦signature⟧
The Director
⟦10⟧

Page 281

Republic of Iraq
Water Supply Service Directorate
For the Baghdad General Area
Switchboard with 8 lines
Number 89761 - 89768
Telegraphic Address: Water - Baghdad
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Form No. M.M. 1002 (2):
4/160/964/10000 copies:
Number:
Date: 15/12/⟦1965⟧
Messrs. Frank Iny
Baghdad
Letter of Frank Iny Intermediate and Primary School - numbered 9/5/201 on
25/11/1965 regarding the request to confirm the deposits.
We confirm to you the existence of an amount of 54/560 Dinars (Fifty-four Dinars and five hundred
and sixty Fils) as deposits for pure and raw water paid in the name of the mentioned school as shown
in its details and items below, noting that the mentioned amount is still deposited with this Directorate.
On behalf of the Director General
and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Abdul Rahim Taha
Copy to /
Deposits Department for information.
Fifth District - for filing
Frank Iny School as per their request.
Fils/Dinar | Payer Name | Subscription No. | Payment Date | Receipt No. | Type of Deposit
3.000 | Frank Iny School | 5/3433 | 1/8/1953 | 21/27 | Pure
3.000 | Frank Iny School | 5/3433 | 18/7/53 | 17/78 | Pure
13.500 | Frank Iny School | 5/3433 | 24/7/1963 | 10 | Pure
34.560 | Frank Iny School | 5/3432 | 24/7/1963 | 11 | Raw Deposits
54/560 Dinars, fifty-four Dinars and five hundred and sixty Fils only. Still deposited
with this Directorate.
Mr. Helmi
Please type the letter
⟦illegible⟧
26/12/⟦65⟧

Page 282

Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
Secretariat of the Capital
Accounts / Disbursement
Republic of Iraq
Mr. Ahmed
Please review for information
Form No. ⟦351⟧
⟦...⟧
25 / 12 / 65
Incoming Stamp
Secretariat of the Capital
Number
2042
Date
25 / 12 / 1965
Messrs. Whinney Murray Chartered Accountants
Subject / Confirmation of Deposits
Reference to the letter of Frank Iny School No. F/213/65 dated 25 / 11 / 1965
We confirm to you the existence of an amount of 5/250 Dinars deposited with us as insurance for the aforementioned school.
⟦signature⟧
On behalf of the Mayor of the Capital
Jaber Al-Aswad
A copy to:-
Frank Iny School - Reference to its letter above
Accounts Directorate - Disbursement / Reference to journal number 886
on 21 / 6 / 54 .
Mohamed Hashem 12/2

Page 283

(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number
F/ ⟦line⟧ 65/218
Date
⟦line⟧ 12/9/1965
Insurance Company ⟦line⟧
Greetings.
Please be informed that the vehicle numbered 193 /B/ Diyala, owned by Saleh
Dhafer Saleh, has been transporting the school's students for a long time and throughout the school year
until this date. Please kindly grant him the reduction he deserves on the
insurance fees.
With thanks.
⟦circular stamp with illegible text in Arabic and English: FRANK INY SCHOOL⟧
⟦signature⟧
Isaac Cohen
The Principal

Page 284

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number
F/2018/65
Date
12/9/1965
Insurance Company
Greetings.
Please be informed that the vehicle numbered 193/B/Diyala owned by Saleh
Dhafer Saleh has been transporting the school's students for a long time and throughout the school year
until this date. Please kindly grant him the reduction he deserves on the insurance
fees.
Thank you.
⟦signature⟧
Isaac Cohen
The Director
⟦circular stamp: Frank Iny School / FRANK INY SCHOOL⟧

Page 285

Ministry of Industry
General Directorate of the National Electricity Service
Baghdad District Electricity Directorate
Republic of Iraq
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Telegraphic Address: NASHELECT
Teleg. Address : NASHELECT
Noted
⟦To be attached to the book file⟧
27 / 12 / 65
481
27 / 12 / 65
Number: 44255 / 2822
Date: 4 / 12 / 1965
Consumer Accounts
To / Messrs. Whinney Murray - Chartered Accountants
P.O. Box 108 Baghdad
Subject / Confirmation of Deposits
Reference to the letter from Messrs. Frank Iny School No. F / 210 / 65 dated
25 / 11 / 1965 .
We would like to inform you that the balance of their deposits with us for the premises occupied by
them until 30 / 9 / 1965 was as shown below :-
Subscription Number | Address of Premises | Deposit Amount
44355 | Frank Iny School, House Sequence 1473 Alwiyah | 25/- Dinars
p.p. Director of Baghdad District Electricity
Sabih Ibrahim Al-Janabi
A copy to :-
Messrs. Administration of Frank Iny School, in reference to their letter above
Consumer Accounts - Correspondence, noting that the account number is 40/73/700
701
702
Sabir / Rafid 12/1

Page 286

Ministry of Finance
General Directorate of Income Tax
Income Tax Branch in Baghdad
No. ⟦illegible⟧ / ⟦illegible⟧ / ⟦illegible⟧
Date ⟦illegible⟧ / ⟦illegible⟧ / 1971
Republic of Iraq
Telegraphic Address: NASHELECT
Telegr. Address : NASHELECT
Incoming
10/5/1971
To / Frank Iny Secondary School
Subject / Income Tax
Please provide us with a list containing the names and amounts of salaries and allowances received
by the employees at your establishment during the assessment year 71 / 72
for their income realized during the year 70 / 71
The list should include the following information:
1- The employee's full name.
2- The amount of salary, allowances, and other wages.
3- Duration of service during the mentioned year.
4- The employee's full address.
Please send the mentioned list within a maximum period of ten days from its date
Otherwise, we will be forced to take legal action against you.
With appreciation.
Assistant Director of Income Tax
in Baghdad
General Directorate of Income Tax
Baghdad Branch
11/5/1971

Page 287

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number
F/ ⟦212⟧ / 65
Date
24 / 11 / 1965
Secretariat of the Capital - Baghdad
After greetings.
Please kindly confirm to Messrs. Whinney Murray, Chartered Accountants, that the amount
of deposits received by you under receipt number 2558 volume 52 on 21 / 6 / 54
is (5/250) Dinars for the water deposits for the Frank Iny School garden
Alwiyah 33 / 6 / 15 for auditing purposes and please inform us.
Please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
The Director
Copy to / Messrs. Whinney Murray, Chartered Accountants

Page 288

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number F/
651
Date
24 / 11 / 1965
212
25
Credit Bank of Iraq
Greetings.
7/11
There is a current account with you under number 60263 in the name of Frank Iny School, so please
be so kind as to instruct the confirmation of the balance as of 30 / 9 / 1965 to Messrs. Whinney Murray
Chartered Accountants directly and inform us.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦illegible⟧
Isaac Cohen
The Director
A copy of it to / Messrs. Whinney Murray Chartered Accountants

Page 289

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number
F/ ⟦211⟧ / 65
Date
11/24/1965
Credit Bank of Iraq
Greetings.
There is a current account with you under number 60114 in the name of Frank Iny School, so please
be so kind as to instruct the confirmation of the balance as of 9/30/1965 to Messrs. Whinney Murray
the Chartered Accountants directly and inform us.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦illegible⟧
Isaac Cohen
The Director
A copy of it to / Messrs. Whinney Murray, Chartered Accountants

Page 290

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number
F/ 650
Date
24 / 11 / 1965
Baghdad Electricity Service
Greetings.
Please be so kind as to instruct the confirmation to Messrs. Whinney Murray, Chartered Accountants,
of the amount of the insurance deposits for the Frank Iny School in Alwiyah, subscription number 44255, as of
30 / 9 / 1965 directly and inform us.
Please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
The Director
A copy to / Messrs. Whinney Murray, Chartered Accountants.
⟦illegible⟧
210

Page 291

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Number F/ ⟦209⟧ / ⟦65⟧
Date ⟦24⟧ / ⟦11⟧ / ⟦1965⟧
Baghdad District Water Supply Administration
After greetings.
Please kindly confirm to Messrs. Whinney Murray, Chartered Accountants, the amount of
deposits held by you in the name of Frank Iny School in Alwiyah 15/6/33 and subscription
number
3433 | 3433
5 | 5
2 / 41 - 88 | 2 / 41 - 87
amounting to (6.500) Dinars, according to the two receipts numbered 21/27, 16/18
dated 1/8/1953 and 18/7/1953 for auditing purposes and please inform us.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦signature⟧
Isaac Cohen
The Director
Copy to / Messrs. Whinney Murray, Chartered Accountants

Page 292

Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Number
⟦128⟧ / 65 / ⟦...⟧
Date
24 / 11 / 1965
Rafidain Bank / Baghdad
Greetings.
Reference to your letter numbered 1 / Foreign Remittances and dated 17 / 11 / 1965.
Please transfer the amount listed in your above letter, totaling (78 / 096) Dinars, to
Credit Bank of Iraq Main Branch in the name of Frank Iny School, account number 60114
Please accept our highest respect.
Simha Nassim
The Principal
⟦SHAMASH SCHOOL - BAGHDAD⟧
⟦Shamash School - Baghdad⟧

Page 293

Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadidah
Telephone 91693
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Number
Sh / ⟦168⟧ / 65
Date
24 / 11 / 1965
Rafidain Bank / Baghdad
Greetings.
Reference to your letter numbered 1 / Foreign Remittances and dated 11 / 17 / 1965.
Please transfer the amount listed in your above letter, totaling (78.096) Dinars, to
The main Credit Bank of Iraq in the name of Frank Iny School, account number 60114
Please accept our highest respect.
Simha Nassim
The Principal
⟦SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Page 294

(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Modern Alawiya - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
Number: F / 65 / ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 9 / 11 / 1965
To the Directorate of Animal Wealth
Subject / Delivery of Eggs
Greetings.
Reference to the letter of the Directorate of Education in the Baghdad / Rusafa District
Primary Accounts No. 45409 dated 10 / 10 / 1965.
Please be so kind as to provide us with the eggs allocated for each female and male teacher along with the administration, and below you will find the information
required.
Please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
The Principal
1) Isaac Cohen | 50 eggs | 16) Lucille | 50 eggs
2) Simha Nassim | = | = | 17) Maryam Al-Mulla | = | =
3) Al-Sarmanshi | = | = | 18) Munir Nassim | = | =
4) Amin Mar'i | = | = | 19) Najiba Manshi | = | =
5) Badour Zaya | = | = | 20) William Jundi | = | =
6) Heskel Ephraim | = | = | 21) Yassa Twayq | = | =
7) Khalil Askar | = | = | 22) Yahya Nazhat | = | =
8) Suad Aqirib | = | = |  |  |
9) Saida Al-Hakim | = | = |  |  |
10) Salma Amin | = | = |  |  |
11) Shlomo Somikh | = | = |  |  |
12) Faraj Kabara | = | = |  |  |
13) Fawzia Ahmed Medhat | = | = |  |  |
14) Fanyul | = | = |  |  |
15) Violet Sabha | = | = |  |  |

Page 295

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Alwiyah Al-Jadida - Baghdad
Telephone: 91693
(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
Number: F / ⟦149⟧ / ⟦15⟧
Date: 9 / 11 / 1965
To: Directorate of Animal Wealth
Subject / Delivery of Eggs
Greetings.
Reference to the letter of the Directorate of Education in Baghdad Governorate / Rusafa
Primary Accounts No. 45409 dated 10 / 10 / 1965.
Please kindly provide us with the eggs allocated for each female and male teacher along with the administration, and below you will find the information
required.
Please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
Principal
1) Isaac Cohen | 50 eggs | 16) Lucille | 50 eggs
2) Simha Nassim | = | = | 17) Maryam Al-Mulla | = | =
3) Al-Sir Munshi | = | = | 18) Munir Nassim | = | =
4) Amin Mar'i | = | = | 19) Najiba Munshi | = | =
5) Badour Zaya | = | = | 20) William Jundi | = | =
6) Heskel Ephraim | = | = | 21) Yassa Twayq | = | =
7) Khalil Askar | = | = | 22) Yahya Nazhat | = | =
8) Suad Aqirib | = | = |  |  |
9) Saida Al-Hakim | = | = |  |  |
10) Salma Amin | = | = |  |  |
11) Shlomo Somikh | = | = |  |  |
12) Fan Kabara | = | = |  |  |
13) Fawzia Ahmed Medhat | = | = |  |  |
14) Fanyul | = | = |  |  |
15) Violet Sabha | = | = |  |  |

Page 296

Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Number
Sh / 88 / 65
Date
3 / 8 / 1965
Archived
⟦Personal File⟧
Directorate General of Pensions
Greetings.
Reference to your letter No. 34611 dated 1 / 8 / 1964 addressed to the Directorate
of Pensioners' Salaries, a copy of which was sent to us.
We inform you that the connection of the student (Ezra Edwar) Kurji Sassoon Naftali was severed
from this school on 12 / 6 / 1965, which is the day the results of the general examinations
for preparatory studies were released.
Please accept our highest respect.
Simha Nassim
Principal
⟦illegible⟧
A copy to / Directorate of Pensioners' Salaries, noting that the file number is 15657/B

Page 297

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number
F/ 101 / 65
Date
22 / 6 / 1965
Pepsi-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Company
Greetings.
In view of the attendance of some students and administrative staff during the summer vacation, please
keep the crates at the school, and thank you.
⟦signature⟧
The Principal
Frank Iny School - Baghdad
FRANK INY SCHOOL - BAGHDAD
Date
Number
⟦illegible⟧
101
⟦mark⟧

Page 298

Credit Bank of Iraq
(P.S.C.)
CREDIT BANK OF IRAQ
(LIMITED STOCK COMPANY)
Authorised and Paid-up Capital I. D. 1,000,000
MAIN BRANCH
P. O. BOX 4
BAGHDAD
IRAQ
TELEPHONE: 87161 (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE)
TELEGRAMS: 'BANKTIMAD BAGHDAD'
CODES: BENTLEY'S COMPLETE PHRASE, PETERSON 3RD & 4TH EDITIONS.
Established 1962
Head Office, Baghdad
IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE ⟦line⟧
Account
Please be informed
⟦illegible⟧
201
6/16
6/15/1965
To
60263
Frank Iny School
Via the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews
Bab al-Agha - Baghdad
We would like to inform you that your
current account number will become number
as of 6/15/1965.
Please accept our highest thanks and respect
Assistant Manager
Manager
Accountant
6/18/965
Accounts Department
Chief Accountant
⟦illegible⟧
BRANCHES : BAGHDAD : (Main Branch) (Rashid Street) (Karradah) (West Bank) (Northgate) (Mahdi Street) BASRAH ZUBAIR MOSUL ARBIL

Page 299

Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
Number
F/ 82 / 65
Date
27 / 5 / 1965
To Whom It May Concern
The bearer of this paper is delegated by the Frank Iny School to purchase
toys for the kindergarten and preparatory students. Please provide the possible discount in
prices, with thanks.
On behalf of the Director
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Page 300

Shamash Intermediate School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
(In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
Number: F/251
Date: 6 / 5 / ⟦1970⟧
Insurance Company
Greetings.
Please be informed that the vehicles whose numbers and drivers' names are listed below have been transporting our school students
for a long time and throughout the school year. Please be so kind as to grant them the insurance fee discounts they deserve,
and thank you.
Please accept our highest respect.
Vehicle Number | Owner's Name
491 / T / Baghdad | Habib Al-Umran and Hamza Habib
822 / K / Baghdad | Thubyan Al-Sayyid Hassan
129 / A / Karbala | = = =
605 / A / Basra | Abd Kadhim and Fahd Al-Mutair
86 / F / Baghdad | Yusuf Ilya
23 / F / Basra | Al-Hajj Kadhim Al-Mani
275 / Q / Baghdad | Abd Jassim
768 / B / Baghdad | Thubyan Al-Sayyid Hassan
Isaac Cohen
The Principal
⟦illegible⟧
⟦On the date of⟧
⟦illegible⟧