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Steiner, Max, 1888-1971

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1888 - 1971

Biographical History

Max Steiner (1888-1971) was an Austrian-American film music composer.

Maximilian Raoul Walter Steiner was born May 10, 1888 in Austria. Max married three times. He was most well-known for his musical compositions for movies; his best-known score is Gone With the Wind. He graduated from the Austria Imperial Academy of Music at the age of thirteen, completing an eight-year program in just one year. During his life, he won three Oscars for his musical scores. Max Steiner died on December 28, 1971.

Citation:
Max Steiner Music Society news letter, autumn 1976: p. 2 (Max Steiner, Dean of film music)

OCLC, 11/19/84 (hdg.: Steiner, Max, 1888-1971)

New Grove (Steiner, Max(imilian Raoul Walter); b. May 10, 1888, Vienna, d. Dec. 28, 1971, Hollywood; American composer of Austrian birth)

Buy a kiss, 1933 (Max R. Steiner)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Max Steiner awards papers, 1901-1975

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1547 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains awards not only for Max Steiner's awards as a composer, but also of his relatives. Included awards are Golden Globe awards, Academy Awards, awards from the Venice Film Festival, and a BYU Presidential Club Plaque. Materials dated 1901-1975.

Dates: 1901-1975

Max Steiner personal papers, 1880-1973

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1547 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains documentation pertaining to Max Steiner and his family's lives. Included documentation include biographies on Steiner, correspondence from Steiner's family, financial documents, and condolences that were given in Max Steiner's funeral. Materials dated 1880-1973.

Dates: 1880-1973

Max Steiner papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1547
Scope and Contents

Personal; music; awards; scrap books; film music, sketches, scores, and recordings; general music; and photographs. The materials relate to Steiner's life and his numerous musical compositions. 6 wine glasses, 1 cigarette case that once belonged to Max Steiner. Audio cassette of an interview between Leonetta Stein and Wesly Carlson, 14 June 1981. Materials dated 1880-1981.

Dates: Approximately 1880-1981