AUDIO
Interview with Alexander Fry
- Date
- 9 11 1994 - 09 Nov 1994
- By
- Fry, Alexander Sydney, 1926-2006
- Reference
- OHInt-0576-09
- Description
Alexander Fry was a journalist at the 'Listener' magazine from 1952-1991, and he describes first meeting Denis Glover when he was asked to edit a series of interviews on high-profile New Zealanders to boost publication. Describes being impressed by Glover's interview, which didn't need any editing.
Describes Glover's reaction to being dismissed by Harry Tombs of the Wingfield Press.
Describes Glover as a man of real warmth with wit, and a good friend to have. Talks about Glover being the self-appointed jester at many events. Describes his relationship with Khura Glover and compares this with his relationship with Lyn Glover. Talks about Glover's behaviour toward the Soviet Union's literary delegation.
Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie
Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008798a
Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration.
Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2809.
- Additional description
Alternative form available: Listening copy OHLC-009531a
- Use/Reproduction
- Public use requires permission of Chief Librarian
- Access restrictions
- Restricted - Content cannot be accessed without permission - Access requires written permission of the Chief Librarian
- Part of
- Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
- Format
- 1 C90 cassette(s), 1 transcript(s), 45 Minutes Duration, Oral histories
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Interview with Alexander Fry, tape one (side a)
Date: 09 Nov 1994
From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
Reference: OHC-008798a
Description: Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available.
Interview with Alexander Fry, printed transcript
From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
Reference: OHA-2809
Description: Quantity: 1 transcript(s).