George S. Rentz, Jr. Obituary., 02/01/1988-02/28/1988

File — Box: 7, Folder: 27

Identifier: GAMMS434.8.162

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Biographical documents relating to George S. Rentz, Jr., arranged chronologically.

Dates

02/01/1988-02/28/1988

Language of materials note

From the Collection:

Although most of the collection is in English, the Rentz Papers contain a substantial number of Arabic-language documents, including the propaganda material printed by the Palestinian Liberation Organization in the 1960s and letters from Saudi officials.

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 5.25 Cubic Feet (8 boxes)

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Printed Item dated 02/1988 entitled "George Rentz, Noted Arabist, Dies; Lauded as a Pioneering Aramco Figure" from the "Arabian Sun", announcing Rentz's death, summarizing his life's work, and including quotes from Aramco employees who worked with him. Reference to Aramco's Washington Office Vice-President, Majed Elass. Printed by Aramco in Houston, Texas.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

RENTZ, GEORGE S., JR. - OBITUARY (1988): Other Types

ARAMCO - REFERENCE IN OBITUARY (1988): Other Types

ELASS, MAJED - ARAMCO VP - REFERENCE IN OBITUARY (1988): Other Types