Louise Steiner Elian assorted papers, undated

Series

Identifier: MSS 2166 Series 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

Other: undated

Creator

Elian, Louise, 1906-2002 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical / Historical

From the Collection:

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.