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Max Steiner music papers, 1932-1960

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1547 Series 2

Scope and Contents

Contains documentation behind how Max Steiner's music managed to be created. Included in these documents are correspondence between Steiner and the various music companies he worked with, music lyrics, lectures on film music, and legal documents pertaining to his music. Materials dated 1932-1960.

Dates

  • Creation: 1932-1960

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Condition restricted for scores; patrons should use digitized copies on Blu-ray discs.

Conditions Governing Access

Any duplication of studio music track recordings are prohibited unless accompanied by written permission from the copyright owner.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

From the Collection:

Steiner was an Austria-born composer of film music.

Extent

3 boxes

11 folders

Language of Materials

English

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