George S. Rentz, Jr. Obituaries and Memorial Service, 1988, 2008

File — Box: 7, Folder: 5

Identifier: GAMMS434.8.162

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Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

Dates

Creation: 1988, 2008

Creator

From the Collection: Rentz, George (Person)

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

The collection is temporarily closed to researchers as of October 31, 2026. The collection is currently being digitized and will remain closed to researchers until work is completed.

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