Steve Furman's 1940's Photos of Life as a Boy in S

Steve Furman's 1940's - Life as a Boy in Saudi Arabia

Contributor: Steve Furman
Released 5 September 2007

Photo By: Steve Furman
The Sultan of Borneo's 1947 Visit
Steve Furman grew up in Dhahran and was the first pupil to show up for school in October of 1945. His family roots are very deep in Dhahran. Steve's father went to Arabia in 1939 and was one of the “One Hundred Men” who remained in Arabia during WWII. His daughter and two grand children, both born in Dhahran, reside in Dhahran. That makes four generations of Furmans tied very tightly to Saudi Arabia. It is “Home”.

This picture was taken in 1947 when the Sultan of Borneo visited Aramco and paid a visit to the Dhahran School. This was the entire enrollment in the school less those who were not in the photo because the family was on leave or they were out of school on that particular day.
Photo By: Steve Furman
Dhahran Schoolmates
Front Row:
Sherwood Case, Patty Dale, Charlyn Hamilton, David Lunde

Second Row:
Secretary to the Sultan of Borneo, Jane Seely (teacher), Jimmy McPherson

Third Row:
Bill Tracy, Clarence Naurer, Larry Park
Photo By: Steve Furman
More Dhahran Classmates
Front Row:
Danny Leonard, Roslyn Flackmeier, Patty Hills, Leslie Biggins, Carol Dunton, Gracie McPherson

Second Row:
Bernie Braun, Billy Brown, David Biggins, Steve Furman, Paul Schimdbaur, Pat McHugh

Thrid Row:
Nancy Case, Jim Sullivan, Mike Singelyn, Mrs. Colwell (teacher), Robin (Pinky) Alexander
Photo By: Steve Furman
Sultan of Borneo and Secretary to Sultan
Front Row:
Gracie McPherson, Laury Nearpass

Second Row:
Mary Pat Singelyn, Janice McHugh (only top of head showing), Ann Howley, Mary Leonardini (teacher), Sultan of Borneo

Third Row:
Clarence Nearpass, Peggy Sullivan, Tom Howley (directly behind Peggy Sullivan),Mike Fulmer, Alice Fulmer, Secretary to Sultan (with pipe)
Photo By: Steve Furman
Company Housing in 1946 - Dhahran
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King's Visit
The lady shaking the King’s hand is Steve's mother and that’s Steve, exiting stage left. Steve's mother’s name is Claudine Furman. She passed away in 1982.