FAQs

Aramco Archive Memorabilia Campaign FAQs

Safety Award campaign No. 2

Global

Pioneering Spirit

Aramco established a central corporate archive, the Aramco Archive & Records Center with the remit to preserve the company's history. We want retired and current employees to help us build its growing collection. This is a wonderful opportunity for all Aramco staff, past and present, to contribute to the important legacy of our company. We urge you to get involved.

 

Please see the information below to find out how you can get involved.

 

Q: What is the purpose of this campaign?

A: Aramco’s Archive Memorabilia Campaign aims to gather important historical material from retired and current employees to establish a comprehensive corporate archive. This collection will preserve the rich history and legacy of our company, that you helped to build, for future generations.

 

Q: What types of materials are you looking for?

A: We are interested in:

  • Oral histories — tell us your Aramco story
  • Company documents
  • Publications
  • Photographs
  • Memorabilia
  • Videos and films, including TV3
  • Diaries 
  • Photo albums
  • Awards
  • Personal items connecting you to the company
  • Items reflecting the company’s history and operations

We also want to collect any items that reflect the company and its connection to the Kingdom and any item that you believe contributes to our corporate history is welcome.

 

Q: How do I know if my items are suitable for the archive?

A: If you have any material related to your time at our company, it’s likely suitable. This includes items like company newsletters, photographs of company events, old manuals, promotional items, awards, etc. For a full list of potential contributions, see the “Suggestion List” below at the end of this page.

 

Q: How can I contribute items to the archive?

A: As an employee, you can contribute items at no cost. Please complete the form to arrange delivery.

 

  • A member of the Archive Team will be in touch to discuss your potential contribution.
  • They will advise on the most suitable way to send your contribution to us.

 

Q. Will contributing items cost me anything?

A: There is no charge to you to take part in this campaign. Delivery of contributions will be covered by Aramco.

 

Q: Will I receive any acknowledgment for my contribution?

A: Yes. All contributors will receive a letter of thanks, and we will acknowledge contributions in our permanent archive records. If you wish, we can also list your name as a contributor in relevant publications.

 

Q: Can I contribute items anonymously?

A: Yes, you can. We respect your privacy and will honor requests for anonymity in contributing to our archives.

 

Q: What will happen to the items once contributed?

A: Contributed items will be:

 

  • Carefully catalogued.
  • Preserved and in time made available to Aramco employees and the general public through the Aramco Archive & Records Center. 
  • They may be used in corporate exhibitions and displays, historical research, and educational materials to showcase our company’s heritage.

 

Q: Is there a deadline for contributions?

A: We encourage contributions be made as soon as possible, but there is no strict deadline. Our campaign is ongoing to ensure we capture as much of our history as we can.

 

Q: Who can I contact if I have more questions?

A: All information to do with the campaign will be posted on this webpage. Once you have filled out the form, a member of the Archive team will be in touch to discuss your contribution. Once your contributions have been received, you will receive an acknowledgement of this.

 

Terms and conditions

  1. By taking part in the campaign, you authorize Saudi Aramco, or its designated agent, to contact you regarding this campaign.
  2. By donating material as part of this campaign, you transfer to the Aramco Archive & Records Center, and its successors, all rights to possession, dominion, and control of said donation, including, if applicable, any inherent copyright in your donation.

 

List of suggested contributions

  • Oral Histories
  • Company documents
  • News letters
  • Posters
  • Publications
  • Old manuals
  • Photographs, including group and family photos
  • Memorabilia
  • Videos and films, including TV3
  • Diaries
  • Notebooks 
  • Photo Albums
  • Awards
  • ID cards
  • Badges
  • Stickers
  • Logos
  • Equipment
  • Maps
  • Coins 
  • Drawings
  • Helmets
  • Certificates
  • Letters
  • General memorabilia
  • Payroll books
  • License plates
  • Archaeological artifacts
  • Postcards
  • PPE
  • College prep material 
  • Americana
  • Architectural drawings  
  • Engineering drawings
  • Stamps
  • Signage 
  • Core samples
  • Advertising
  • Personal items connecting you to the company
  • Items reflecting the company’s history and operations.

 

If you want to contribute memorabilia to the campaign, please fill out this form with all required information, and a member of the Archive Team will contact you to arrange for handing over your valuable memorabilia.

If you still have more questions, please contact the Archive Team at AARC@Aramco.com.