Establishment of Sasson Eskell Technical School; Properly Owned by Jewish Community
View interactive document pageThese are documents from the Baghdadi Jewish community. Included is information relating to building the Sasson Eskell Technical School: blue prints and architectural plans, lists of required materials for the building and operation of the school; letters to David Eskell about the school’s establishment; proposed curriculum and subjects of study. The item also contains documents concerning property owned by Jewish organizations such as Ḥevrah Ḳadishah and Midrash Talmud Torah.
SCALE 1/250 Location No. (2) Design No. (1) EXISTING BUILDING CARPENTRY PLUMBING & ELECTRIC SHOPS INSTRUCTOR'S ROOM STORE ROOM GENERAL STORE INSTRUCTORS ROOM STORE ROOM MACHINE SMITHY & FOUNDRY SHOPS. BATH ROOMS & LAVATORIES GARAGES ⟦PROPOSED WORK SHOP⟧ N
The Eighteenth Meeting 1/8/1949 Chaired by Mr. Abdullah Oweid, and attended by members Mr. Daoud Shlomo, Sami Ibrahim Hayyim Ezra Fattal, and Menashe Kazwin. After ratifying the minutes of the previous session, the discussion began in general terms regarding the initial outlines of the final report that the committee will submit to the Physical Council as a result of its study of the school project of arts and crafts. Based on Mr. Abdullah Oweid's suggestion, it was initially agreed to divide it into six sections, which are: 1 - Stages of Study 2 - Type of Study 3 - Tools, Equipment and Furniture 4 - Permanent Structural Foundations 5 - Administration and Teachers 6 - Summary Then, the annual costs of the teaching staff and furniture were discussed, and it was found that the costs of the teaching staff will be -/4500 dinars as follows: Director -/1000 dinars Fitter -/400 dinars Carpenter -/400 dinars Electrician -/400 dinars Sanitary ware -/400 dinars Lecturers -/1000 dinars Guard and miscellaneous -/100 dinars Consumable materials -/120 dinars Writer -/180 dinars ⟦line⟧ -/4500 dinars ⟦illegible⟧ As for the administration furniture, it was estimated at -/150 dinars, and the estimation of the remaining trips and furniture was left until the next session. On this occasion, the committee deemed that the annual teaching staff costs, amounting to -/4500 dinars, along with the costs of equipment and tools, can be spent gradually as the years of study progress, according to the school's administration, and it is not necessary to spend them all at the beginning. The session was adjourned, to be held at 6:30 PM on Monday 8/8/1949, to review the final blueprint for the workshops with their costs, which will be prepared by Mr. Sami Ibrahim Hayyim, and to discuss the report intended to be submitted to the Physical Council in this regard. Member Member Member Member President 14
Seventeenth Meeting 26 / 7 / 1949 ⟦line⟧ Chaired by Mr. Abdullah Obaidia and attended by the members Mr. Dawood Shlomo and Sami Ibrahim Haim, Ezra Fattal and Manshi Qazhin. After the previous session's minutes were approved, the discussion of the plan prepared by Mr. Sami Ibrahim Haim for the factories intended to be established in the empty yard of the School of Arts and Crafts resumed. After studying the matter from all angles and taking into account the observations of all members and proposing some amendments to the aforementioned plan, the final form that will be presented by this plan, which will be prepared by Mr. Sami Ibrahim Haim in its final form with an estimated list of construction costs at the next session, was approved. The session was adjourned to be held at 6:30 PM on Monday 1 / 8 / 1949 to study the annual costs of the teaching staff and salaries for the School of Arts and Crafts, which is under discussion. ⟦illegible⟧ Dawood Shlomo ⟦illegible⟧ Abdullah Obaidia Member Member Member Secretary Chairman C / 1
16th Meeting 18/7/1949 Chaired by Mr. Abdullah Owabdia and attended by members Mr. Sami Ibrahim Hayyim and Ezra Kahtan: The minutes of the previous session were read and approved after some amendments were made to its wording, then the discussion of the plan prepared by Mr. Sami Ibrahim Hayyim for the factories to be established in the vacant area of the School of Arts began. After reviewing the said plan and listening to Mr. Sami's explanations Ibrahim Hayyim on this matter and discussing it, it was decided to postpone the decision on this matter until the next session. The session was adjourned to be held at 6:30 PM Monday 25/7/1949 to continue discussing the aforementioned factory plan. ⟦signature⟧ Member ⟦signature⟧ Member ⟦signature⟧ Chairman 14
Fifteenth Meeting 11 / 7 / 1949 Presided over by Mr. Abdullah Obadia and attended by members Mr. Daoud Shlomo and Sami Ibrahim Haim, Ezra Fattal, and Munshi Qarieen. After approving the minutes of the previous session, the discussion of the appraisal list for the blacksmithing branch and casting branch, and the machinery branch prepared by Mr. Munshi Qarieen and Daoud Shlomo, resumed. After studying it, it was deemed that the estimated amount required for the machinery branch is approximately -/ 2100 dinars according to list number (1) attached to these minutes. As for the blacksmithing branch, it was deemed that the amount required for it is approximately -/ 250 dinars according to list number (2) attached. It was also deemed appropriate to estimate the supplies for the casting branch at approximately -/ 350 dinars ⟦according to list⟧ ⟦number (3)⟧ It was deemed appropriate to include the study of operating and repairing agricultural machinery as a complementary branch to the machinery branch, if circumstances necessitate it. The session was adjourned to convene at 6:30 PM on Monday 18 / 7 / 1949, for the purpose of studying the plans and designs prepared by Mr. Sami Ibrahim Haim for the factories intended to be established in the vacant lot of the current School of Arts to receive practical lessons there. ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦Daoud Shlomo⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ Abdullah Obadia Member Member Member Member President a1
Fifteenth Meeting 11 / 7 / 1949 Chaired by Mr. Abdullah Obaidia and attended by the members Mr. Daoud Shlomo and Sami Ibrahim Hayim and Ezra Fattal and Munshi Quraishi. After approving the minutes of the previous session, the discussion of the appraisal list for the blacksmithing and casting branch and the machinery branch, prepared by Mr. Munshi Quraishi and Daoud Shlomo, was resumed. After studying it, it was deemed that the amount required for the machinery branch is approximately -/ 2100 dinars according to list number (1) attached to this report. As for the blacksmithing branch, it was deemed that the required amount for it is approximately -/ 250 dinars according to list number (2) attached. It was also deemed appropriate to estimate the supplies for the casting branch at approximately -/ 350 dinars. It was also deemed that in addition to these five branches, there is another branch that can be added as a specialized branch, the agricultural machinery branch, where students train to learn about different agricultural machines and how to operate and repair them. This branch can be studied if the necessary moral resources are available and if there is a need for it. It was also raised that the municipal authorities might not approve the establishment of the industrial school in its current location due to it being in a densely populated area. It was found that in this case, it is possible to: a - Replace the building and land by selling them and buying another in the outskirts of the capital. in agreement with the ⟦family⟧ b - Construct three houses near the current annex to the school and rent them out, and use the current building solely as a school for lectures, or rent it to the community to be used as a middle or elementary school, and rent another suitable location to be used as an industrial school. The session was adjourned to be held at 6:30 PM on Monday, 18/7/49, for the purpose of studying the plans and designs prepared by Mr. Sami Ibrahim Hayim for the factories intended to be established in the vacant lot of the current industrial school to receive practical lessons there. Member | Member | Member | Member | President Regarding the project The building A / 14
The Fourteenth Meeting 4/7/1949 Presided over by Mr. Abdullah Obadia and attended by members Messrs. Daoud Shlomo and Sami Ibrahim Hayyim and Ezra Fattal and Menashe Qazwini, and decided the following. After approving the minutes of the previous session, deliberations began regarding the list of estimated supplies for the blacksmithing and casting branches and the machinery branch prepared by Mr. Menashe Qazwini. The discussion on this matter was detailed, and due to the need for this topic to be investigated more deeply, it was decided to postpone it to the next session. The session was then adjourned to be held at 6:30 PM on Monday, 11/7/1949, to continue deliberations on the list of estimated supplies for the blacksmithing and machinery branches mentioned above. ⟦signature⟧ | ⟦signature⟧ | ⟦signature⟧ | ⟦signature⟧ | ⟦signature⟧ Member | Member | Member | Member | President AA
List No. (1) Thirteenth Meeting 27 / 6 / 1949 Chaired by Mr. Abdullah Awbadia, and attended by members Mr. Ezra Fattal and Menashi Qazheen, and it was decided as follows:- After approving the minutes of the previous session, discussion began regarding a valuation list for the electrical branch's supplies Presented by Mr. Ezra Fattal, and after studying it, it was deemed that the approximate amount required for this branch is -/ 1200 Dinars according to the list below ELECTRICITY . | Instruments, tools, etc. required for the electric section of a technical training school | Quantity . | Particulars. | Approx. Cost. 1. No. | Motor-Generator set, complete with two switch boards, 5-KWs. A.C.-D.C., 3-phase 400V. 50 cycles A.C. to 440 V. D.C. 3-wire system (220-0-220) | IDs. Fils. 200.000 1. No. | Battery-Charger, 2-Circuit 5 & 8 Amps 90 V. Complete with switch gear & instruments | 100.000 1. No. | Battery tester, heavy duty with shunt <del>tester</del> resistor | 3.000 3. Nos. | Syphon hydrometers for battery testing | 2.250 1. No. | Mercury thermometer, wall type, atmospheric type | 1.000 1. No. | " " , for immersion in liquid, | .750 1. No. | Water distiller | 7.000 ⟦......⟧ | Glass containers, etc. for mixing acids etc, | 3.000 1. No. | Moving coil Ammeter, portable, DC . 1-0-1-10-20 Amps | 5.000 1. No. | Moving iron " " AC-DC | 5.000 1. No. | Moving coil Voltmeter, portable DC 0-250-500 V. | 5.000 1. No. | Moving iron, " " AC-DC 0-250-500 V. | 8.000 1. No. | Ohmeter, portable, 0-3-30-300-500-5000-10000-100000 | 8.000 1. No. | Watmeter, dynamometer 0-1000 W., portable | 75.000 3. Nos. | "Avometers" universal type, | 12.000 2. Nos. | "Avominer" | 50.000 2. Nos. | Megger, for insulation and earth continuity tests | 10.000 1. No. | Illumination meter | 3.000 1. No. | House service meters Amps-hour 2 1/2 amps. A. C. | 8.000 1. No. | " " " " " " D. C. | 1.500 3. Nos. | Compass, small type for current detection | 9.000 12. Nos. | Testoscopes, for voltage detection etc. | 5.000 1. No. | Tachometer for measuring rev. of shafts | 6.000 3. Nos. | Counter meters for measuring turns on coils | 5.000 2. Nos. | Micrometer screw for fine measurement of wire etc. | 3.000 12. Nos. | Wire gauge for copper conductors with decimals | 2.500 12. Nos. | Filler gauge | 40.000 36. Nos. | Soldering irons, electrical, various sizes | 2.000 ⟦......⟧ | Spare various types of nibs for above | 6.000 12. Nos. | Soldering irons Non-electrical types | 24.000 12. Nos. | Kerosene oil Blow lamps | 4.500 3. Nos. | Kerosene oil burners, "primus" | 10.000 ⟦...⟧ Nos. | Resin cored solder, fluxite, stick solder, etc | 15. sets | Wiremen tools, pliers, wire cutters, set-screws, chisels, saw, hammers, etc. etc. at IDs. 10.000 each | 150.000 1. No. | Electric drills, portable 1" | 20.000 6. Nos. | Ratchet drills | 9.000 6. Nos. | Hand vice sizes 1" & 5" | 3.000 12. Nos. | Bench vice various types including tube vice | 30.000 1. No. | Conduit (pipe) <del>bending</del> bending machine 5/8" 3/4" 1" | 15.000 2. sets | Stocks & dice | 10.000 2. sets | Conduit tools, cutters, wrenches, reamers, etc. | 10.000 ⟦...⟧ | Armature & instrument winding wires, various sizes | 80.000 | Total | 956.500 C/F P.T.O. The session was adjourned to be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, 4 / 7 / 1949 to discuss the valuation list for the blacksmithing and machinery branches, which will be prepared by Mr. Menashi Qazheen and Daoud Shlomo Ezra Fattal Member Menashi Qazheen Member Abdullah Awbadia President
(Exact copy) 1343 / 3 / 26 Baghdad on 17 November 1924 - : Statement of tools and equipment required for the Electricity Department in Sassoon Heskel Technical School Mr. Daoud Effendi Sassoon Heskel, the esteemed head of the Sassoon Heskel Technical School management committee Based on the order issued to us by your honorable self, we are honored to present to your excellency the following statement of tools and equipment required for the Electricity Department in Sassoon Heskel Technical School, hoping that it will receive your acceptance and approval. With utmost respect ELECTRICITY. | Instruments, tools, etc. required for the Electric section of the Technical Training Sch. | Quantity | Particulars | Approx. Cost 1. No. | Motor-Generator set, complete with two switch boards | 200.000 | 3-Phase A.C. 400V. 50 cycles A.C. to 440 V. | | D.C. 3-wire system (220-0-220) | 1. No. | Battery-Charger 2-Circuit 8 Amps 80 V. complete | 100.000 | with switch gear & instruments | 1. No. | Battery tester, heavy duty with shunt tester resistor | 8.000 3. Nos. | Syphon hydrometers for battery testing | 2.250 3. Nos. | Mercury thermometer, wall type atmosphere | 1.000 1. No. | " " for immersion in liquid | 750 1. No. | Water distiller | 7.000 1. No. | Glass containers, etc. for mixing acids, etc. | 3.000 1. No. | Moving coil ammeter, portable, DC. 1-0-1-10-20 Amps | 5.000 1. No. | Moving iron " " AC-DC " " " | 5.000 1. No. | Moving coil voltmeter, portable DC 0-250-500 V. | 5.000 1. No. | Moving iron " " AC-DC 0-250-500 V. | 5.000 1. No. | Ohm meter, portable 0-5-50-500-5000-10000-100000 | 8.000 1. No. | Wattmeter, dynamometer W. 1000-0 | 8.000 1. No. | "Avometer" universal type | 15.000 1. No. | "Megger" for insulation and earth continuity tests | 12.000 2. Nos. | Illumination meter | 30.000 1. No. | House service meters Amp-hour 220 V. 2 1/2 Amps. A.C. | 10.000 1. No. | " " " " " " " " " D.C. | 8.000 3. Nos. | Compasses, small type for current detection | 1.500 12. Nos. | Telescopes, for voltage detection etc. | 9.000 1. No. | Tachometer for measuring revs. of shafts | 3.000 1. No. | Counter meters for measuring turns on coils | 5.000 1. No. | Micrometer screw for fine measurement of wire etc. | 5.000 12. Nos. | Wire gauge for copper conductors with decimals | 3.000 12. Nos. | Feeler gauge | 2.000 36. Nos. | Soldering irons, electrical, various sizes | 10.000 | (Spare types of nibs for above) | 2.000 12. Nos. | Soldering irons non-electrical types | 5.000 12. Nos. | Kerosene blow lamps | 24.000 3. Nos. | Kerosene oil burners, "primus" | 4.5000 15. sets | Lineman tools, pliers, wire cutters, stick solder, etc. | 10.000 | saw, hammers, etc. etc. set-screws, (chisels, etc.) | | at Rs. 10.000 each | 150.000 1. No. | Electric drills, portable " | 20.000 6. Nos. | Ratchet drills | 9.000 6. Nos. | Hand vice sizes 1" & 2" | 8.000 12. Nos. | Bench vice various types including tube vice | 20.000 1. No. | Conduit (pipe) bending machine 3/8" & 1/2" & 3/4" 1" | 15.000 2. sets | Stocks & dies | 12.000 2. sets | Conduit tools, cutters, reamers, etc. | 10.000 | Armature & instrument wiring wires, various sizes | 30.000 | Total | 733.000 1343 / 3 / 27 Baghdad on 18 November 1924 We are honored to present to your excellency the aforementioned statement, hoping for its acceptance and approval. P.T.O. On behalf of the Sassoon Heskel Technical School management committee, hoping for your acceptance and approval. With utmost respect Signature Secretary of the Committee Signature Head of the Committee
Carpentry 1. <del>Wood-work</del> combination machine I.D. 's with spare parts 1000 — 15 carpentry sets at I.D. 10/- 150 — 15 work tables at I.D. 10/- 150 — 120 lockers at I.D 3/- 360 — Sundry 140 — ⟦line⟧ Total ⟦scribble⟧ +1800 — <del>drill machine</del> later 2000 — Plumbing & Sanitation 8 sets of dies, cutters, spanners, etc. } Pipes & fittings, & materials, table, etc } 500 — Model boilers & cylinders } ⟦Building Construction⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 150.- ⟦line⟧ <del>Maintenance</del> consumable material (stores) 240 Emery paper, glue, etc — ⟦line⟧ to be considered later. 100/-
Carpentry | I.D. | Fils 1. Wood-work combination machine with spare parts | 1000 | — 15 Carpentry sets at I.D. 10/- | 150 | — 15 Work tables at I.D. 10/- | 150 | — 120 lockers at I.D 3/- | 360 | — Sundry | 140 | — Total | 1800 | — ⟦illegible⟧ machine later 2000 Plumbing & Sanitation 8 sets of dies, cutters, spanners, etc. Pipes & fittings & materials, table, model boilers + cylinders | 500 | — 150. — <del>Maintenance</del> consumable material (stores) Emery paper, glue, etc — to be considered later. | 240 | | <del>100</del> | —
The Eleventh Meeting of the Crafts Committee 13 / 6 / 1949 Under the chairmanship of Mr. Abdullah Awadiya and in the presence of members Daoud Shlomo, Ezra Fattal, and Menashi Kareen. After the minutes of the previous session were approved, Mr. Abdullah Awadiya reported that he had studied the subject of the carpentry workshop and prepared an estimated list of the costs of the supplies for the aforementioned workshop, which amounts to approximately -/ 1800 dinars. This was following his visit to a carpentry workshop in Baghdad with Mr. Sami Ibrahim Haim, and he also studied the subject of the sanitary ware and pipes workshop and prepared an estimated list of its supply costs, amounting to approximately -/ 500 dinars, and due to the absence of Mr. Sami Ibrahim Haim, this topic was postponed for detailed discussion and the preparation of the final cost list at the next session. Mr. Ezra Fattal reported that he had prepared an initial list of supplies for the electricity workshop, but he had not yet estimated its costs and promised to prepare the costs with a detailed list at a future session. Mr. Daoud Shlomo and Mr. Menashi Kareen promised to prepare a list of supplies and costs for the blacksmithing workshop and machinery at the next session. The session was adjourned to be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, June 20, 1949. Member | Member | Member | President ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧
Ninth meeting of the Industries Committee May 9, 1949 ⟦line⟧ chaired by Professor Abdullah Obadiah and attended by members Mr. Daoud Shlomo and Sami Ibrahim Hayyim and Ezra Fattal and Menashe Qaz'in. 1 - After approving the minutes of the previous session, a detailed discussion took place regarding the areas and needs of the factories to be established in the courtyard attached to the building of the School of Industries. It was initially found that there was a need for five sections in this factory: First - for Carpentry Second - for Machinery Third - for Blacksmithing and Casting Fourth - for Sanitary Tools and Pipes Fifth - for Electricity with attached divisions such as rooms for teachers and for machines, a laundry room, and a general storage room. After studying the matter from several angles, it was found more appropriate for Messrs. Abdullah Obadiah and Sami Ibrahim Hayyim to visit some available factories in Baghdad as a prelude to laying down the basic lines for the factory intended to be built in the courtyard, provided that Mr. Sami Ibrahim Hayyim prepares a design in this regard based on this information. 2 - The session was adjourned to be held at five thirty in the evening of Monday, May 16, 1949, at the headquarters of the community presidency, for the purpose of discussing the design of the aforementioned factory, its estimated cost, and the cost of the necessary machines and equipment. ⟦signature⟧ ⟦signature⟧ ⟦signature⟧ ⟦signature⟧ Abdullah Obadiah Member Member Member Member President 1/4
Eighth meeting of the Industry Committee 25 / 4 / 1949 Chaired by Professor Abdullah Ovadia and attended by Messrs. Daoud Shlomo and Sami Ibrahim Haim, Ezra Fattal, and Munshi Qaz'ain 1 - After approving the minutes of the previous session, it was decided to address the issue of studying the budget for the aforementioned institute, including the cost of necessary machinery and equipment, and the cost of constructing three workshops ⟦in the form of⟧ The first - for mechanical industry, the second - for electricity, and the third - for carpentry in the yard attached to the original school building. After deliberation on the matter, it was decided to assign Mr. Abdullah Ovadia and Sami Ibrahim Haim to visit the school site in preparation for preparing the planning and cost of the aforementioned workshops in a future session. 2 - The session was then adjourned to convene at five thirty in the evening of Monday, May 9, 1949, at the community leadership headquarters, for the purpose of studying the estimated budget for the vocational institute under discussion. Daoud Shlomo ⟦signature⟧ ⟦signature⟧ Abdullah Ovadia Member Member Member Chairman
Seventh meeting of the Industries Committee 11/4/1949 Chaired by Professor Abdullah Obadiah and attended by members Messrs. Daoud Shlomo, Sami Ibrahim Haim and Ezra Fattal and Menashe Qarain. 1 - After approving the minutes of the previous session, deliberations were held regarding the theoretical study curriculum for the vocational institute which is planned to be opened and prepared by Professor Abdullah Obadiah. After discussing the topics of the aforementioned curriculum one by one and how to distribute them over the academic years, it was decided to approve it in its final form preserved with the committee secretary. 2 - The session was then adjourned to be held at 5:30 PM on Monday, 25/4/1949 at the community's headquarters to continue discussing the vocational institute's study curriculum, the subject of the research. Abdullah Obadiah Member Member Member Member Chairman 1/6
Theoretical Study Curriculum for the Industrial School Subjects | First Year Number of Sessions per Week | Second Year Number of Sessions per Week | Third Year Number of Sessions per Week | Fourth Year Number of Sessions per Week | Fifth Year Number of Sessions per Week Arabic Language | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 French | 2 French English Language | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 French | 2 French Mathematics (a) Arithmetic and Principles of Algebra | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 Trigonometry with Attack Hours for Construction | Area (b) Algebra | 2 | 2 | ⟦-⟧ | ⟦-⟧ | ⟦-⟧ (c) Plane Geometry including Engineering Drawing | 2 | 2 | ⟦-⟧ | ⟦-⟧ | ⟦-⟧ General Sciences (a) Physics (b) Chemistry (c) Principles of Mechanics (d) Zoology (e) Botany (f) Health (g) Economic Geography | 6 | ⟦-⟧ | ⟦-⟧ | ⟦-⟧ | ⟦-⟧ Industrial Drawing (Mechanical) and Freehand Drawing | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ⟦-⟧ General Chemistry | ⟦-⟧ | 3 | ⟦-⟧ | ⟦-⟧ | ⟦-⟧ General Physics | ⟦-⟧ | 3 | ⟦-⟧ | ⟦-⟧ | ⟦-⟧ Structural Mechanics and Material Resistance | ⟦-⟧ | ⟦-⟧ | 2 | 2 | 2 Electricity (or any other specialized subject) | ⟦-⟧ | ⟦-⟧ | 2 | 2 | 2 (continued) Technical Constructions in the Sanitary Tools Branch Planning Hot-Water System and Sewage System
Distribution of the actual study for the Industrial School Subject | First year number of classes per week | Second year number of classes per week | Third year number of classes per week | Fourth year number of classes per week | Fifth year number of classes per week 10 Industrial Sciences (Technological) such as types of iron, wood, etc. | — | 2 | 1 | — | — 11 Automechanics (moving forces) | — | — | 2 | 2 | — 12 Bookkeeping | — | — | — | 1 | 1 13 Education in laboratories ⟦such as studying machine laws and what relates to workers and organizing workers' tools and workshops⟧ | — | — | — | — | 2 Total theoretical classes | 24 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 14 Total practical classes | 16 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 26 Grand total | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 ⟦line⟧ 15 14
Theoretical Curriculum for the School of Industry 43 Subject | First Year Number of Sessions per Week | Second Year Number of Sessions per Week | Third Year Number of Sessions per Week | Fourth Year Number of Sessions per Week | Fifth Year Number of Sessions per Week 1. Languages: Arabic Language | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 English Language | 6 | 2 | 2 | French | French 2. Mathematics: (a) Arithmetic and Principles of Algebra | 4 | 2 | 3 | | (b) Algebra | | 2 | ✓ | | (c) Plane Geometry and Principles of Engineering Drawing | 2 | 2 | ✓ | Trigonometry | 4. General Sciences: (a) Physics (b) Chemistry (c) Botany (d) Mechanics (e) Economic Geography (f) Health (g) Zoology | 6 | | | | 5. Industrial Drawing (Mechanical) and Freehand Drawing | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 6. General Chemistry | | 3 | | | 7. General Physics | | 2 | | | 8. Metallurgy and Strength of Materials | ✓ | ✓ | 2 | 2 | 2 9. Electricity (or any other specialized subject) | 3 | 3 | ✓ | 3 | 3 10. Industrial Sciences (Technology) includes types of iron and steel and their characteristics | | 2 | 1 | ✓ | 11. Machines and Engines (Prime Movers) | | | 2 | 2 | 12. Bookkeeping | 4 | 1 | | 1 | 4 13. Factory Organization | 3 | | | | 3 Total Theoretical Subject Sessions | 24 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 14 Total Practical Lessons Sessions | 16 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 26 Grand Total | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40
Sixth meeting of the Industrial Committee 28 / 3 / 1949 Presided over by Mr. Abdullah Obadia and attended by members Dawood Shlomo, Sami Ibrahim Hayim, Ezra Fattal, and Menashi Qaraini. 1- After approving the minutes of the previous meeting, the chairman of the committee distributed some curricula for industrial schools in England to the members for their review and discussion at an upcoming meeting. 2- Then the members reviewed the theoretical study curriculum for the vocational institute intended to be opened and prepared by the chairman of the committee, Mr. Abdullah Obadia, and after deliberation, it was decided to circulate it to the members in preparation for its study at an upcoming meeting. 3- The meeting was then adjourned to be held at 5:30 PM on Monday April 11, 1949, at the community headquarters to continue discussing the curriculum for the vocational institute under consideration. | | ⟦signature⟧ | ⟦signature⟧ | Abdullah Obadia Member | Member | Member | Member | Chairman y /
Dear Salim Effendi, None Enclosed you will find a copy of the theoretical lesson distribution schedule that I had organized for the Craftsmen School, which is intended to be opened. Since the members of the Industry Committee requested me at the last meeting to study this schedule carefully, each individually, I ask you to organize a sufficient number of copies of this schedule and distribute them to the members so that they can study it and express their demands in this regard. And I thank you, Sincerely, Abdullah Ouvadia Baghdad 29 / 2 / 1949
Fifth meeting of the School of Arts Committee 21 / 3 / 1949 Chaired by Mr. Abdullah Obaidia and attended by members Messrs. Daoud Shlomo, Sami Ibrahim Huwaim and Ezra Fattal and Manshi Qazain. 1 - After ratifying the minutes of the previous session, discussion began on the general theoretical subjects that will be studied in the vocational institute under discussion. After studying the subject from several angles, it was decided to adopt the following subjects:- 1- General Science a) Chemistry b) Physics c) Botany d) Econ. Geography e) Elementary Mechanics. 1 - General Sciences a - Chemistry b - Physics c - Botany d - Economic Geography e - Principles of Mechanics 2- Mathematics. 2 - <del>Mathematics</del> Mechanics 3- Languages a) Arabic b) English 3 - Languages (Arabic and English) 4- Drawing a) Freehand b) Geomet. 4 - Drawing 5- Book-Keeping. 5 - Bookkeeping 6- Workshop & Labour Organization 6 - Organization in Factories and Work 7- Metallurgy Technology 7 - <del>Industrial Sciences</del> Metallurgy 2 - The session was adjourned to be held at 5:30 PM on Monday March 28, 1949, at the headquarters of the Israeli Community Presidency to continue discussing the curriculum for the institute under discussion. Daoud ⟦...⟧ | ⟦...⟧ | ⟦...⟧ | Abdullah Obaidia Member | Member | Member | President A. A.
Agenda for the meeting of the Industries Committee 5:30 PM on Monday, 21/3/1949 at the Syndicate Headquarters 1 - Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. 2 - Continuing the discussion regarding the curriculum for the vocational institute to be opened and the number of years of study in light of the latest classification of industries on which students will be trained. 3 - Determining the topics for the next meeting's agenda. ⟦line⟧ 12