Letters of Recommendation from the Shamash Secondary School and the President of the Jewish Community for Scholarships

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7th March, 1955 NAMES OF CANDIDATES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE H.E. DAVID BEQUEST FOR OCTOBER, 1955

| NAME OF CANDIDATE | DATE OF BIRTH | QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATE | SUBJECT CHOSEN BY CANDIDATE STATED IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE | OTHER PARTICULARS ABOUT CANDIDATES | | (1) ABDULLA IBRAHIM TARZI | 1936 | I. Passed the London University G.C.E. Exams. in the following subjects: (1) Classical Arabic - Advanced level - June 1952 (2) Pure Mathematics - Ordinary level - June 1952 (3) Physics - " " - June 1952 (4) Chemistry - " " - June 1952 (5) Applied Mathematics - Advanced level Nov. 1952 (6) English Language - Ordinary level June 1954 II. Passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam., for Secondary Education, Scientific Section, June 1953 having obtained an average of 84.5%. | civil 1) Mechanical Engineering 2) Electrical Engineering 3) Pharmacy. Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character : Good Fitness : Quite fit, physically and mentally. 1) Candidate has been working with a commercial firm in Baghdad since his graduation from the Shamash Secondary School, June 1953. 2) Candidate has already applied for admission to the University of London, the Battersea Polytechnic and Woolwich Polytechnic for the session of October, 1955. | | Sami Yacoub Kattan | 1929 | I. Passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam., for Secondary Education, Scientific Section, in June 1954, having obtained an average of 80.5%. II. Matriculated, London University, January, 1946, with an ordinary pass in:- 1) Mathematics 2) English 3) Physics 4) Chemistry 5) Arabic III. Obtained Pitman's Commercial Examinations Certificate in November, 1947 and London Chamber of Commerce Higher group Diploma in Autumn 1948. IV. Passed the Intermediate Examination in Commerce of London University in June, 1948. | 1) Mathematics. 2) English Language. Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character : Good Fitness : Quite fit, physically and mentally 1) Candidate has been working with a Commercial Firm in Baghdad since 1946. He also worked with the Iraq State Railways Department for about six months immediately after his graduation from the Shamash Secondary School in June, 1945. 2) Candidate has already applied for admission to the University of London and Manchester for the session of October, 1955. |

[Signature] RABBI SASSOON KHEDOURY [Signature] ACT. PRESIDENT [Signature] JEWISH COMMUNITY, BAGHDAD.

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7th March, 1955 NAMES OF CANDIDATES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE H.E. DAVID BEQUEST FOR OCTOBER, 1955 NAME OF CANDIDATE | DATE OF BIRTH | QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATE | SUBJECT CHOSEN BY CANDIDATE STATED IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE | OTHER PARTICULARS ABOUT CANDIDATES (1) ABDULLA IBRAHIM TARZI | 1936 | I. Passed the London University G.C.E. Exams. in the following subjects: (1) Classical Arabic - Advanced level - June 1952 (2) Pure Mathematics - Ordinary level - June 1952 (3) Physics - " " - June 1952 (4) Chemistry - " " - June 1952 (5) Applied Mathematics - Advanced level Nov. 1952 (6) English Language - Ordinary level June 1954 II. Passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam., for Secondary Education, Scientific Section, June 1953 having obtained an average of 84.5%. | civil 1) Mechanical Engineering 2) Electrical Engineering 3) Pharmacy. Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character : Good Fitness : Quite fit, physically and mentally. 1) Candidate has been working with a commercial firm in Baghdad since his graduation from the Shamash Secondary School, June 1953. 2) Candidate has already applied for admission to the University of London, the Battersea Polytechnic and Woolwich Polytechnic for the session of October, 1955. Sami Yacoub Kattan | 1929 | I. Passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam., for Secondary Education, Scientific Section, in June 1954, having obtained an average of 80.5%. II. Matriculated, London University, January, 1946, with an ordinary pass in:- 1) Mathematics 2) English 3) Physics 4) Chemistry 5) Arabic III. Obtained Pitman's Commercial Examinations Certificate in November, 1947 and London Chamber of Commerce Higher group Diploma in Autumn 1948. IV. Passed the Intermediate Examination in Commerce of London University in June, 1948. | 1) Mathematics. 2) English Language. Candidate is ready to join any University in the United Kingdom granting a degree. | Character : Good Fitness : Quite fit, physically and mentally 1) Candidate has been working with a Commercial Firm in Baghdad since 1946. He also worked with the Iraq State Railways Department for about six months immediately after his graduation from the Shamash Secondary School in June, 1945. 2) Candidate has already applied for admission to the University of London and Manchester for the session of October, 1955. RABBI SASSOON KHEDOURY ACT. PRESIDENT JEWISH COMMUNITY, BAGHDAD.

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SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL مدرسة شماش الاعدادية BAGHDAD بغداد Tel. No. 91693 تلفون ٩١٦٩٣

No .................... العدد: Date .................... التاريخ: 3rd March 1955

To whom it may concern:

⟦This⟧ is to certify that Mr. ⟦Ely⟧ Israel Hay is one of the good stu- ⟦dents of⟧ this school. In May last year, 1954, he sat for the Final Exami- ⟦nation⟧ of the fourth form of this school having obtained the following ⟦marks during⟧ the whole year in the different subjects:

| Arabic | 68 | Algebra | 74 | Note: minimum passing | | English | 63 | Geometry | 79 | mark in each subject is 50 o/o. | | Translation | 78 | Physics | 86 | Minimum average passing | | Civics | 79 | Chemistry | 96 | mark for the whole subjects | | Arithmetic & ⟦Trigonometry⟧ | 86 | | | is 60 o/o. | | | | Total | 709 (out of 900) | |

Previous to his joining this school in October, 1953, Mr. E. Hay stu- died at the old established Alliance School in Baghdad which was united with the Frank Iny School in October 1951. There he did seven years of primary schooling and three years of intermediate work.

In June, 1950, he passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Examinations for Primary Education and was the third in his class. In May, 1951, he sat successfully for the "Certificat d'Etudes Primaires" Examination, conducted by the French Embassy in Baghdad and was the fifth among fifty five candidates. In May, 1953, he passed the "Brevet Elementaire Exami- nation also conducted by the French Embassy, Baghdad, and was the third among 40 candidates representing the different schools of Baghdad. In June of the same year, 1953, he sat successfully for the Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Intermediate Education, winning first place among 46 candidates from the Frank Iny School.

In addition to the above, Mr. E. Hay sat successfully in June, 1954, for the London University General Certificate of Education Examinations in Pure Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and French at the Ordinary level and in Arabic at the Advanced level. In November last year, he sat also for the same Examination in French at the Advanced level. and passed. In June this year, Mr Hay will sit for English, and on passing, will be eligible for entry to London University.

At the end of the current scholastic year, Mr. E. Hay will be eligi- ble to sit for the Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary Education in which he stands a very good chance of passing.

While in school, Mr. Hay proved himself to be diligent and of good character. He won a number of school prizes on different occasions. During the ⟦current⟧ academic year, he was a member of the Ushering Commit- tee and the staff of the French Bulletin Committee of the school. He is intellectually quite fit. I recommend him for higher studies abroad without reserve.

[Signature] ⟦illegible signature⟧ [Signature] Abdullah S. Obadiah [Signature] Principal.

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SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL BAGHDAD BAGHDAD Tel. No. 91693 Tel. 91693 No ⟦line⟧ Number: Date ⟦line⟧ Date: 3rd March 1955 To whom it may concern: ⟦This⟧ is to certify that Mr. ⟦Ely⟧ Israel Hay is one of the good stu- ⟦dents of⟧ this school. In May last year, 1954, he sat for the Final Exami- ⟦nation⟧ of the fourth form of this school having obtained the following ⟦marks during⟧ the whole year in the different subjects: Arabic | 68 | Algebra | 74 | Note: minimum passing English | 63 | Geometry | 79 | mark in each subject is 50 o/o. Translation | 78 | Physics | 86 | Minimum average passing Civics | 79 | Chemistry | 96 | mark for the whole subjects Arithmetic & ⟦Trigonometry⟧ | 86 | | | is 60 o/o. | | Total | 709 (out of 900) | Previous to his joining this school in October, 1953, Mr. E. Hay stu- died at the old established Alliance School in Baghdad which was united with the Frank Iny School in October 1951. There he did seven years of primary schooling and three years of intermediate work. In June, 1950, he passed the Iraq State Baccalaureate Examinations for Primary Education and was the third in his class. In May, 1951, he sat successfully for the "Certificat d'Etudes Primaires" Examination, conducted by the French Embassy in Baghdad and was the fifth among fifty five candidates. In May, 1953, he passed the "Brevet Elementaire Exami- nation also conducted by the French Embassy, Baghdad, and was the third among 40 candidates representing the different schools of Baghdad. In June of the same year, 1953, he sat successfully for the Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Intermediate Education, winning first place among 46 candidates from the Frank Iny School. In addition to the above, Mr. E. Hay sat successfully in June, 1954, for the London University General Certificate of Education Examinations in Pure Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and French at the Ordinary level and in Arabic at the Advanced level. In November last year, he sat also for the same Examination in French at the Advanced level. and passed. In June this year, Mr Hay will sit for English, and on passing, will be eligible for entry to London University. At the end of the current scholastic year, Mr. E. Hay will be eligi- ble to sit for the Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary Education in which he stands a very good chance of passing. While in school, Mr. Hay proved himself to be diligent and of good character. He won a number of school prizes on different occasions. During the ⟦current⟧ academic year, he was a member of the Ushering Commit- tee and the staff of the French Bulletin Committee of the school. He is intellectually quite fit. I recommend him for higher studies abroad without reserve. ⟦illegible signature⟧ Abdullah S. Obadiah Principal.

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15th January, 1955.

The President of The Jewish Community, C/o The Principal of Frank Iny & Shammash Schools, Baghdad.

Dear Sir, With reference to the Study Mission advertised for this year, I would like to elect myself as a candidate and I give below my qualifications as well as any other relevant details.

Name :: Sami Kattan. Address;: C/o Fowler & Co. Ltd., Baghdad or House No.27A/8/1, Bustan Mammo, Baghdad. Age (next birthday) :: 26 years. Nonforfeiture of Nationality certificate No. :: 1858 dated the 29.4.52. Telephones :: Business 4028. House nil but can be obtained through 88265. Education :: Obtainedthe Iraqi State Baccalaurfate certifcate for Secondary Education in June 1945. Obtained the Matricualtion certificate in January, 1946. Obtained Pitman's College certificate and London Chamber of Commerce certificate in 1947. Obtained the Intermediate of the B.Comm. degree of the London University in June 1948. Sat for the B.Comm. degree in June 1951 but passed in all except Economics, but due to the change in dgree of the B.Comm and its syllabus, I have not sat again. Guardian :: Saleh Haddad, Suk El Bazzazine, Baghdad. Subject of Study :: First Choice, Mathematics. Second Choice English Language.

Two photos are enclosed. I await the pleasure of hearing of your approval.

[Signature] Yours faithfully, [Signature] Sami Kattan.

P.S. Since graduation, I have been working as Accountant with Messrs. Fowler & Co. Ltd., Baghdad.

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The Community's Copy 15th January, 1955. The President of The Jewish Community, C/o The Principal of Frank Iny & Shammash Schools, Baghdad. Dear Sir, With reference to the Study Mission advertised for this year, I would like to elect myself as a candidate and I give below my qualifications as well as any other relevant details. Name :: Sami Kattan. Address;: C/o Fowler & Co. Ltd., Baghdad or House No.27A/8/1, Bustan Mammo, Baghdad. Age (next birthday) :: 26 years. Nonforfeiture of Nationality certificate No. :: 1858 dated the 29.4.52. Telephones :: Business 4028. House nil but can be obtained through 88265. Education :: Obtainedthe Iraqi State Baccalaurfate certifcate for Secondary Education in June 1945. Obtained the Matricualtion certificate in January, 1946. Obtained Pitman's College certificate and London Chamber of Commerce certificate in 1947. Obtained the Intermediate of the B.Comm. degree of the London University in June 1948. Sat for the B.Comm. degree in June 1951 but passed in all except Economics, but due to the change in dgree of the B.Comm and its syllabus, I have not sat again. Guardian :: Saleh Haddad, Suk El Bazzazine, Baghdad. Subject of Study :: First Choice, Mathematics. Second Choice English Language. Two photos are enclosed. I await the pleasure of hearing of your approval. Yours faithfully, Sami Kattan. P.S. Since graduation, I have been working as Accountant with Messrs. Fowler & Co. Ltd., Baghdad.

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B02 · header / latin THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

B03 · header / latin Registrar: University Park H. Pickbourne, M.A. Nottingham In reply please quote F/Mech/W/JK Tel. Beeston 25-4851 15th March 1955

B04 · paragraph / latin Dear Mr. Hay, We have received a certificate regarding your date of birth, and I am pleased to inform you that you are now offered admission here in October 1955 and not October 1956. I should be glad if you would let me have the results of the G.C.E. examinations you took in November last, and also, when they are known, the results of the examinations you are taking in June 1955.

B05 · signature / latin Yours sincerely, for Registrar

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Copy THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Registrar: University Park H. Pickbourne, M.A. Nottingham In reply please quote F/Mech/W/JK Tel. Beeston 25-4851 15th March 1955 Dear Mr. Hay, We have received a certificate regarding your date of birth, and I am pleased to inform you that you are now offered admission here in October 1955 and not October 1956. I should be glad if you would let me have the results of the G.C.E. examinations you took in November last, and also, when they are known, the results of the examinations you are taking in June 1955. Yours sincerely, for Registrar

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B01 · marginalia / arabic نسخة الى الان

B02 · header / latin ABDULLA IBRAHIM TARZI, 25 D14/21, Kard al Pasha, BAGHDAD, Tel: 91548 December 29 1954.

B03 · paragraph / latin President of the Jewish Community, Baghdad. C/O, The Principal of Frank Iny & Shamash Schools, Baghdad. Sir, Having been given to understand that you have been graciously planning to send some students to study abroad, I most humbly and respectfully beg to apply as one of these candidates. I would prefer my line of profession to be civil Mechanical Engineering as my first choice, Electrical Engineering as the second and Pharmacy as the third.

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B05 · paragraph / latin in I was born the year 1936 and am an Iraqi Subject by birth - vide my 'Iraqi Non-denationalistion Certificate No. 1130 dated 12th March, 1952. I am at present serving as an Accountant in the firm of Mess. K. & E. M. Lawee, Ltd., Baghdad. As for my qualifications, I beg leave to state that I hold the following certificates: 1) The 'Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam. for Secondary Education Certificate, June, 1953 with an average of about 85%.

B06 · table / latin 2) The University of London's G. C. E. Examinations for | the following subjects: | Date a) Applied Mathematics - Advanced level | Nov 1952 b) Arabic Language - " do - | Jun 1952 c) English Language - Ordinary level | Jun 1954 d) Pure Mathematics - do - | Jun 1952 e) Physics - do - | " " f) Chemistry - do - | " "

B07 · paragraph / latin Should you be good enough to consider my application, I assure you that I would do my very best to prove myself worthy of your selection. Hoping to hear from you soon and in favourable terms. I am, Sir, Your obdt. servant,

B08 · signature / latin A. Tarzi

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Copy until now ABDULLA IBRAHIM TARZI, 25 D14/21, Kard al Pasha, BAGHDAD, Tel: 91548 December 29 1954. President of the Jewish Community, Baghdad. C/O, The Principal of Frank Iny & Shamash Schools, Baghdad. Sir, Having been given to understand that you have been graciously planning to send some students to study abroad, I most humbly and respectfully beg to apply as one of these candidates. I would prefer my line of profession to be civil Mechanical Engineering as my first choice, Electrical Engineering as the second and Pharmacy as the third. civil in I was born the year 1936 and am an Iraqi Subject by birth - vide my 'Iraqi Non-denationalistion Certificate No. 1130 dated 12th March, 1952. I am at present serving as an Accountant in the firm of Mess. K. & E. M. Lawee, Ltd., Baghdad. As for my qualifications, I beg leave to state that I hold the following certificates: 1) The 'Iraq State Baccalaureate Exam. for Secondary Education Certificate, June, 1953 with an average of about 85%. 2) The University of London's G. C. E. Examinations for | the following subjects: | Date a) Applied Mathematics - Advanced level | Nov 1952 b) Arabic Language - " do - | Jun 1952 c) English Language - Ordinary level | Jun 1954 d) Pure Mathematics - do - | Jun 1952 e) Physics - do - | " " f) Chemistry - do - | " " Should you be good enough to consider my application, I assure you that I would do my very best to prove myself worthy of your selection. Hoping to hear from you soon and in favourable terms. I am, Sir, Your obdt. servant, A. Tarzi