Elian, Louise, 1906-2002
Dates
- Existence: 1906 - 2002
Parallel Names
- Klos, Louise Martha
- Steiner, Louise
Biography
Louise Elian (1906-2002) was a well-known American harpist.
Louise Elian was born June 3, 1906, in Buchanan, Missouri to Edward Klos and Mary Francis Seick. Louise married famous film music composer Max Steiner in 1936, and they had one son, Ronald, who died at age 22. Max and Louise divorced after ten years of marriage, and Louise eventually remarried to floral designer Frederick Elian.
Louise was a well-known harpist, featured in original film music scores of "Gone With the Wind" and "Casablanca." She played harp in symphonies into her 80s. Louise died in West Palm Beach, Florida, on July 7, 2002.
Citation:
Los Angeles Times (Louise Elian; Died July 7, 2002; Harpist whose music was heard on the original scores of "Gone With the Wind" and "Casablanca." Married to Max Steiner for 10 years, film music composer; 1963, married floral designer Frederick Elian, who died in 1983; played in symphonies into her 80s) https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-jul-16-me-passing16.1-story.htmlFamilySearch, via www, May 2, 2024 (Louise Klos Steiner Elian was born June 3, 1906, in Buchanan, Missouri to Edward Klos and Mary Francis Seick. Louise married Max Steiner in 1936, and they had one son, Ronald, who died at age 22. Died on 7 July 2002, in West Palm Beach, Florida)
Findagrave.com, via www, May 2, 2024 (Louise Steiner Klos Elian)
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Louise Steiner Elian papers
These papers document Elian's life and career as a harp soloist from the 1910s onward, her year as a musician in Hollywood studio orchestras (1926-1954), and significantly her marriage (1936-1946) to film composer Max Steiner. Also covered is Elian's concert career as a member of symphony orchestras and ballet companies as well as soloist appearing worldwide (1950-1986).
Louise Elian interview recording, 1995 May 7
In two parts. Discussion of Max Steiner and West Palm Beach, Florida; reviewing photographs together.
Louise Elian interview recording, 1996 October 11
Louise Elian interview recording, 1999 June 9
In three parts. Louise Steiner identifies her home movies.
Louise Elian phone interview recording, 1981 April 22
Louise Steiner Elian assorted papers, undated
The series is a compilation of personal papers such as photographs, letters, programs, music, Max Steiner's baptismal certificate, and Ronald Steiner's baby books.
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