Daughter of Arthur George and Charlotte Letitia Glover. Married Cluney Harris in 1926. Ellie Harris' father Arthur was a brother of Denis Glover's father, Harry Glover.
Harris, Elna Mavis, 1902-2005
Glover, Ellie, 1902-2005, Glover, Elna Mavis, 1902-2005, Harris, Ellie, 1902-2005
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Audio
Interview with Ellie Harris
Date: 19 July, 1995 - 19 Jul 1995
From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
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.
Manuscript
Glover family files - Ellie Harris (2E)
Date: [1988-1996]
From: Ogilvie, Gordon Bryant, 1934- : Papers relating to Denis Glover
Reference: MS-Papers-7252-013
Description: Inward and outward correspondence between Ellie Harris and Glover; also copies of letters from Philip Glover to Harris. Includes clippings. Ellie Harris was a cousin of Denis Glover's Quantity: 1 folder(s).