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Interview with Ellie Harris

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Date

19 July, 1995 - 19 Jul 1995

By

Harris, Elna Mavis, 1902-2005

Reference

OHInt-0576-11

Description

Ellie Harris was interviewed aged 92. Ellie Harris' father (Arthur) and Denis Glover's father (Harry) were brothers. Ellie Harris talks about their parents, George and Sophia Glover, who were Denis Glover's paternal grandparents and lived in Oriental Bay, Wellington. Talks about their lifestyle and attitudes, the family business, wealth and privilege. Describes her view that they were not a close family, talks about related factors.

Talks about court case over a family member's estate. Mentions her memory of Harry Glover, describes Denis Glover's mother Lyla as talented and artistic. Comments on the relationship between Harry Glover and his mother, and how that may have affected his relationships with women.

Comments on Denis Glover's sister Coreen, talks about her grandparents George and Sophia as Presbyterian church-goers, mentions her grandmother was part Spanish.

Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8799, OHC-8813a

Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 30 Minutes Duration.

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2810.

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