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IJA 3069

Student Folders with Photographs, Baghdadi Jewish Schools

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Description

These are archival documents containing student files (some with photographs) from the different Jewish schools in Baghdad including: school matters, student transfers, acceptance forms, school reports, acceptance letters, graduation certificates, medical notification excuses, name changes, student punishment and parent’s requests for their children to repeat classes, pledge for misbehaving, and recommendation letters.

Metadata

Archive Reference
IJA 3069
Item Number
15743
Date
Approx. January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1960
Languages
Arabic, English
Keywords
Menahem S. Daniel's School, Shamash Secondary School, Revenue Stamp, File Folder, Postcard, Typed, School Material, Crown Crest, Ink Stamp, High School, University of London, Letterhead, University, Postage Stamp, Frank Iny School, Envelope, Standardized Test, Photograph, College Entrance Examination Board, Transcript, Correspondence, Annotation, Exam Records, Handwritten, Secondary School, Education, Students

AI English Translation, Pages 451-475

Archival unit 451

Certificates Department
We certify the authenticity of the school's seal and its contents
Number 588 Date 22 / 8 / 1960
Certificates Observer
Director of Education, Baghdad Liwa, Rusafa
Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Administration: Frank Iny Intermediate School
Number: 515 / F
Date: 11 / 8 / 1960
Examination Number: 4008
To - Administration of Shamash Secondary School
Salim Daoud Al-Ani, whose photo is attached above, is one of the students of the third intermediate grade
of our school who entered the general examination for the year 1959 / 1960 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.
1- Admitted according to transfer certificate No. 12 dated 2 / 8 / 1956 issued
from Dar al-Tufula school in Baghdad
2- Documents previously provided.
The entity the document is addressed to | its number | its date | type of document
3- Grades failed and number of years of failure and reason for failure (illness or other) (First Intermediate 1957/56)
4- Subjects in which he completed (re-sit).
5- His behavior and regularity of attendance.
6- Date of leaving school.
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils
Financial Stamp
School Clerk
⟦Akram Luayf⟧
Abdullah Kuyuya
School Director
Photo cannot be separated for photocopying purposes

Archival unit 454

Laura Khedouri Private School for Girls
Baghdad
Dar al-Tofoula Private Kindergarten and Primary School
for Girls and Boys
Telephone 91551
Primary Education Completion Certificate
Dar al-Tofoula
Number:
Date:
The student:
The General Primary Education Examination which was conducted on:
For admission to middle schools, as for his grades, they are:
Subject | Grade
Arabic Language |
English Language |
Arithmetic and Measurements |
Social Studies (History and Geography) |
Principles of Science and Health |
Religion and Duties |
Total |
Average |
His character and behavior ⟦line⟧
School Principal
T 6002
Number G 11282 Health
Ministry of Social Affairs
Smallpox Vaccination and Annual Certificate
(Smallpox Vaccination Law issued in 1922)
Name: Salim
Gender: Male, Age: 10
Father's Name: Dawood Al-Ani
Address: Al-Rashid Street
Second inspection date ⟦line⟧ Vaccination date 12 / 6 / 56
Number of successful vaccinations
⟦illegible signature⟧
Public Vaccinator
Date 12 / 6 / 1956
This certificate is valid for five years from this date
50 Fils

Archival unit 455

Laura Khedouri Private School for Girls
Baghdad
Dar Al-Tufoula Private Kindergarten and Primary School
for Girls and Boys
Telephone 91551
Primary School Completion Certificate
Number: ⟦line⟧
Date: ⟦line⟧
The student ⟦line⟧ whose photograph is affixed above has participated in the
General Primary School Examinations held on ⟦line⟧ and passed them successfully, and is therefore deemed eligible
for admission to intermediate schools. The grades are as follows:
Subject | Grade in figures | Grade in words
Arabic Language | 64 | Sixty-four
English Language | 69 | Sixty-nine
Arithmetic and Measurements | 77 | Seventy-seven
Social Studies (History and Geography) | 78 | Seventy-eight
Principles of Science and Health | 64 | Sixty-four
Religion and Duties | ⟦blank⟧ | ⟦blank⟧
Total | 352 | Three hundred and fifty-two
Average | 70.4 | Seventy and four-tenths
Character and Conduct ⟦line⟧
I certify the authenticity of the school principal's signature
29 / 6 / 1960
Director of Education for Baghdad Province ⟦illegible⟧
School Principal
Dar Al-Tufoula

Archival unit 456

Tawfiq Al-Fattal
In the attached Torah
Under the name - Fina Ephraim
Number: 6221
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Intermediate & Primary
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
TELEPHONE NO. 93923
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Archival unit 458

⟦Receipt Voucher⟧
Laura Kadoorie Private School for Girls
Baghdad
Admission Requirements
1 - Admission to the first intermediate grade depends on passing the general examination for primary studies.
2 - The student must not be known for bad morals or have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony.
3 - The student must attach to this form (1) the school document certified by the Directorate of Education of the Baghdad District
(2) smallpox vaccination certificate (3) typhoid vaccination certificate (4) a medical certificate of her safety from
communicable diseases (5) two copies of her photograph.
4 - All documents mentioned in paragraph three listed above shall be kept in a special file on which the name of its owner is written as
explained in the school document.
Student's name according to the school document: Salima Daoud Al-Ani
Her father's name and family name according to the school document: Daoud Ishaq Al-Ani
Guardian's name: Daoud Ishaq Al-Ani
Occupation of the father or guardian: Merchant
Current address of the guardian (house number and neighborhood): House No. ⟦211 / 1 / 4⟧ Al-Karrada, Al-Fath Square
Place of birth of the student: Baghdad
Date of birth according to the census book: 29 / 7 / 1944
Last school she attended: Dar al-Tufula
Last grade she was in: Sixth
Year of graduation from primary school and the name of the school she graduated from: Dar al-Tufula 1956
The total score she obtained in the general examinations for primary studies:
The grade she was admitted to: First Intermediate
Signature of the student
Signature of the student's guardian

Archival unit 459

Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
Number: Sh / 93 / 62
Date: 10 / 9 / 1962
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh / 778 and dated 10 / 9 / 1962 belonging to
Samir Robin Naqqar for certification.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director

Archival unit 460

Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate: ⟦illegible⟧
Number: ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 10 / 9 / 19⟦illegible⟧
Examination Number: ⟦line⟧
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
Number Sh/93/ 62
Date 10 / 9 / 1962
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province
Greetings,
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh/78
Samir Robin Naqqar for certification.
That ⟦line⟧
Preparatory Scientific ⟦line⟧
His result ( ⟦line⟧ )
And based on ⟦line⟧
1 - Accepted by ⟦line⟧
Issued ⟦line⟧
2 - Documents ⟦line⟧
The party ⟦line⟧
3 - Classes ⟦line⟧
4 - Lessons ⟦line⟧
5 - His conduct ⟦line⟧
6 - Date ⟦line⟧
Assistant
Clerk

Archival unit 462

Shamash Private School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadidah
Telephone 91693
⟦line⟧
Number: Sh / 93 / 62
Date: 10 / 9 / 1962
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh/778 and dated 10 / 9 / 1962 belonging to
Samir Robin Naqqar for certification.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director

Archival unit 463

Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate: ⟦illegible⟧
Number: Sh / ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 10 / 9 / 19
Examination Number:
Shamash Private School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
Number: Sh / 93 / 62
Date: 10 / 9 / 1962
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh/778 and dated 10 / 9 / 1962 belonging to
Samir Robin Naqqar for certification.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
That ⟦illegible⟧
Preparatory Scientific ⟦illegible⟧
His result ( ⟦illegible⟧ )
And based on ⟦illegible⟧
1 - Accepted by ⟦illegible⟧
Issued ⟦illegible⟧
2 - Documents ⟦illegible⟧
The side ⟦illegible⟧
3 - Classes ⟦illegible⟧
4 - Lessons ⟦illegible⟧
5 - His conduct ⟦illegible⟧
6 - Date ⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 464

Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate: ⟦Frank Iny Secondary School⟧
Number - ⟦178/Sh⟧
Date 10 / 9 / 1962
Examination Number ⟦line⟧
To - Al-Hikma University
⟦Graduates⟧
That ⟦Meir Rouben Sasson⟧ whose photograph is attached above is one of the students of the ( ⟦Fifth⟧ )
⟦Scientific Preparatory⟧ grade of our school, he entered the (General) examination for the year 1961 / 1962 and his
result was ( ⟦Pass⟧ ) in the (First) session and he obtained the grades listed on the back
And based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
1- He was admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered 517 and dated 11 / 9 / 1960
issued by ⟦Frank Iny Intermediate School⟧ in Baghdad
2- Documents previously provided.
The entity the document is addressed to ⟦line⟧ number ⟦line⟧ date ⟦line⟧ document type
3- The grades in which he failed, the number of years of failure, and the cause of failure (illness or other) ( ⟦did not fail⟧ )
4- Subjects in which he completed ⟦-⟧
5- His behavior and attendance regularity ⟦Good⟧
6- Date of leaving school ⟦22 / 7 / 1962⟧
Non-Deprivation Identity Card No. 974 on 2 / 2 / 1952
Assistant
School Clerk
⟦Isaac Cohen⟧
School Principal
⟦Photograph⟧

Archival unit 466

Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91693
⟦line⟧
Number: Sh / 620
Date: 30 / 7 / 1962
Al-Hikma University - Baghdad
Greetings,
Based on the request of Samir Roubin Sassoon Naqqar, we list below his grades in the General
Examination for Preparatory Studies for the academic year 1961 / 1962.
Please accept our highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
Subject | Grade
Arabic Language | 69 | Sixty-nine
English Language | 73 | Seventy-three
Solid Geometry | 74 | Seventy-four
Zoology and Botany | 72 | Seventy-two
Algebra and Trigonometry | 78 | Seventy-eight
Chemistry | 86 | Eighty-six
Physics | 84 | Eighty-four
Total | 536 | Five hundred and thirty-six
School Clerk
School Principal
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 467

1- ⟦Statistics⟧ and certificates
Attests to the authenticity of the school principal's signature and their signature
Number 594 Date 2 / 8 / 962
Certificates Observer / Director of Education of Baghdad Al-Rusafa District
Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate ⟦...⟧
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91663
Number: Sh/620
Date: 30 / 7 / 1962
Al-Hikma University - Baghdad
Greetings.
Upon the request of Samir Roubin Sasson Naqqar, we list below his grades for the General
Examination for Secondary Studies for the academic year 61 / 1962.
Please accept the assurances of my highest respect.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Principal
Subject | Grade
Arabic Language | 69 | Sixty-nine
English Language | 73 | Seventy-three
Solid Geometry | 74 | Seventy-four
Zoology and Botany | 72 | Seventy-two
Algebra and Trigonometry | 78 | Seventy-eight
Chemistry | 86 | Eighty-six
Physics | 84 | Eighty-four
Total | 536 | Five hundred and thirty-six
School Clerk
School Principal

Archival unit 468

A- Statistics and Certificates
Certifies the authenticity of the school principal's signature and its contents
Number 594 Date 9/7/1957
Certificates Observer (Director of Education for Baghdad Al-Rusafa District)
Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate: Frank Iny Intermediate School
Number:
Date: 11 / 9 / 1957
Examination Number:
To - Administration of Shamash Preparatory School
That ⟦Khabir Robin Shaul Naqqash⟧ whose photo is attached above is one of the students of the third intermediate grade
from our school, he entered the general examination for the year 1956 / 1957 and his result was (Pass)
in the first session and obtained the grades listed on the back, and based on his request we provided him
with this document.
1- Admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered ⟦22⟧ and dated 20 / 9 / 1957 issued
from Menachem Daniel School in Baghdad
2- Documents previously provided.
Entity to which the document is addressed | Number | Date | Type of document
⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
3- Grades in which he failed, number of years of failure, and reason for failure (illness or other) None
4- Subjects in which he completed requirements.
5- His behavior, discipline, and attendance.
6- Date of leaving school.
Non-revocation identity number 944 and its date 4/7/1954
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils Revenue Stamp
School Clerk
⟦signature⟧
School Principal
⟦signature⟧

Archival unit 469

⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
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Number: 81 / 824
Date: 24 / 7 / 1975
Subject / Account Settlement Memoranda
To / Accounts Department
We attach herewith the settlement memoranda numbered from ⟦illegible⟧ to ⟦illegible⟧ for the year
1975 / 1976 in the amount of ⟦illegible⟧ Dinars each individually
totaling 17 memoranda, please acknowledge receipt
Accounts Directorate
Incoming and Outgoing Office
Number | Account Name | Amount
22 | General Expenses | ⟦illegible⟧
27 | ⟦illegible⟧ Expenses | ⟦illegible⟧
57 | ⟦illegible⟧ Expenses | ⟦illegible⟧
67 | ⟦illegible⟧ Expenses | ⟦illegible⟧
87 | ⟦illegible⟧ Expenses | ⟦illegible⟧
28 | ⟦illegible⟧ Expenses | ⟦illegible⟧
58 | ⟦illegible⟧ Expenses | ⟦illegible⟧
160 | Total Sum of Accounts | ⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 470

Subject | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade
⟦illegible⟧ |  |  | 
⟦illegible⟧ |  |  | 
Subject | Entrance Exam | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade Ministerial
⟦illegible⟧ |  |  | 
⟦illegible⟧ |  |  |

Archival unit 471

Laura Kadoorie Private School for Girls
Baghdad
Menahem S. Daniel's School
233/42/ Senak
Menahem Salih Daniel School
42/233 H 2 Menahem Daniel Street - Senak
Telephone Number 6812
Baghdad on ⟦line⟧
Doctor
Moussa Nourallah
Telephone { Clinic 6502
Residence 91502
Name :: ⟦illegible⟧
Date :: ⟦illegible⟧
The person named Samir ⟦...⟧
Has been examined by us ⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧
Baghdad
12 / 10 / 1967
⟦signature⟧
CHEMIPANEX : Deprotainated pancreatic Extract for
urethral and renal colic due to stone.
⟦postage stamp⟧

Archival unit 472

Subject | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade | Subject | Entrance Exam | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade Ministerial
⟦illegible⟧ |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
⟦illegible⟧
Its date 1962
2005 old
2001 new
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CHEMIPHARM : Deproteinated pancreatic Extract for
gastral and renal colic due to stone.

Archival unit 473

Laura Kadoorie Private School for Girls
Baghdad
Menahem Salih Daniel School
Menahem S. Daniel's School
42/233 H 2 Menahem Daniel Street - Senak
233/42/ Senak
Telephone Number 6812
Baghdad on:
Doctor
Moussa Nour Allah
Telephone { Clinic 6502
Residence 91502
Name :: ⟦illegible⟧
Date ::
The person named ⟦illegible⟧
Has been examined by me ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
On the date of ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
This report ⟦illegible⟧
⟦signature⟧
CHEMIPANEX : Deprotainated pancreatic Extract for
urethral and renal colic due to stone.
⟦postage stamp⟧

Archival unit 474

Laura Kadoorie Private School for Girls
Baghdad
Menahem Salih Daniel School
Menahem S. Daniel's School
233/42 H 2 Menahem Daniel Street - Senak
233/42/ Senak
Telephone Number 6812
Baghdad on ⟦line⟧
Doctor
Musa Nur Allah
Telephone { Clinic 6502
Residence 91502
Name: ⟦illegible⟧ Date: ⟦line⟧
The aforementioned Samir Albert Taqal
Has been vaccinated by me against Typhoid
With three consecutive doses
On the date 12 / 6 / 1952 and based
Upon that, he has been given
This booklet ⟦illegible⟧
12 / 10 / 1952
With
CHEMIPANEX : Deprotainated pancreatic Extract for
urethral and renal colic due to stone.
50 Fils
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 475

Doctor
Moussa Nour Allah
Telephone { Clinic 6502
Residence 91502
Name ::
Date ::
The person named ⟦Salim⟧ ⟦Al-Beir⟧ ⟦Ta'al⟧
has completed what he owed of the ⟦dues⟧
⟦until⟧ ⟦the month of⟧ ⟦March⟧ ⟦received⟧
on the date 2 / 6 / 1952 and based
on that, I have given him
this report ⟦to present it⟧ ⟦when⟧ ⟦needed⟧
12 / 10 / 1952
⟦signature⟧
⟦line⟧
CHEMIPANEX : Deprotainated pancreatic Extract for
urethral and renal colic due to stone.