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Bender, Albert K. (1921-2016)

 Person

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 1 Collection or Record:

Albert K. Bender photographs

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233624573]
Identifier: MSS 2162
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1969-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Albert K. Bender photographs

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