Bender, Albert K.
Dates
- Existence: 1921 - 2016
Biographical History
Albert K. Bender (1921-2016) was an UFOlogist and founder of the Max Steiner Music Society.
Albert K. Bender was born June 16, 1921 in Duryea, Pennsylvania. He enrolled in the United States Army Air Corps in 1942, and served as a dental technician, dental clerk, and worked for the Army newspaper. He married Betty Rose on October 18, 1954. In 1952, he founded the International Flying Saucer Bureau, which he shut down in 1953. He founded the Max Steiner Music Society in 1965. Albert K. Bender died March 29, 2016.
Citation:
FindAGrave, viewed August 17, 2019 (Albert K. Bender; born June 16, 1921 in Duryea, Pennsylvania; died March 29, 2016; founded the Max Steiner Music Society in 1965; died March 29, 2016)nuc88-3851: His Flying saucers and the three men, 1968 (hdg. on MiEM rept.: Bender, Albert K.; usage: Albert K. Bender)
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Albert K. Bender photographs
Contains 22 color photographs of Max Steiner and others at Steiner's home and of the 1975 Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Steiner, 105 lobby cards, and 9 movie still photographs.
Max Steiner Music Society administrative records, approximately 1890-1999, bulk: 1965-1987
Max Steiner Music Society audio and video recordings, 1928-1981
Contains recordings of Max Steiner music produced by the Max Steiner Music Society on audiocassette, audiotape reels, and phonograph records. Many duplicate recordings throughout. Some audiocassettes are recordings of music rehearsals, Max Steiner Music Society meetings, and radio programs featuring Max Steiner music. Also contains a VHS and Super8 recording of "A Star for Max," a memoir of Max Steiner by R. Mitchell. Materials dated 1928 to 1981.
Max Steiner Music Society collection of publications, 1932-2009
Contains publications, including journals, magazines, books, articles, and booklets. Most publications engage with the topic of Max Steiner and his film composition work. Dated 1932 to 2009.
Max Steiner Music Society publications, 1965-2000
Contains publications produced by or with the Max Steiner Music Society, including journals, newsletters, and booklets. Some materials are in French and Dutch. Dated 1965 to 2000.
Max Steiner Music Society records
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