Ottoman 1913 School Report Card Empire Military with Photograph Education

Ottoman School Report Card (Karne Kısm-ı Evvel) with Student Photograph - 1913

Description:
An original Ottoman school report card, dated October 26, 1913 (13 Teşrin-i Evvel 1329), issued for Cevad Efendi, student no. 79, born in Istanbul, 1320 (1904/1905). His father is listed as Mustafa Efendi, a Captain of the Ottoman Military Band (Musika Yüzbaşısı).

This document is a rare surviving example of an Ottoman elementary school second-year (Kısmi Evvel) report card, offering valuable insight into the educational system of the late Ottoman Empire.

The report lists the main subjects taught at the time, including:

• Turkish (Türkçe)

• Mental Arithmetic (Hesab-ı Zihni)

• Qur’an (Kur’an-ı Kerim) Arabic 
  

The presence of Islamic and Arabic studies alongside modern subjects highlights the balance between traditional religious education and the emerging modern curriculum in early 20th-century Ottoman schools.

What makes this report card especially valuable is the inclusion of Cevad Efendi’s original portrait photograph, providing a rare personal connection to a student from the period.

Key Features:

• Date: October 26, 1913 (1329)

• Student: Cevad Efendi (b. 1320 / 1904–1905, Istanbul)

• Father: Mustafa Efendi, Ottoman Military Band Captain (Musika Yüzbaşısı)

• Level: Elementary School, Second Year (Karne Kısm-ı Evvel)

• Subjects: Turkish, Arithmetic, Qur’an, Arabic

• Unique Element: Student photograph attached

• Historical Significance: Demonstrates the Ottoman education structure and the coexistence of religious and secular subjects; a rare educational artifact with strong cultural value.