AUDIO
Interview with Lewis King
- Date
- 20 July 1995 - 20 Jul 2001
- By
- King, Lewis, 1914-2006
- Reference
- OHInt-0576-15
- Description
Lewis King describes meeting Denis Glover onboard the 'HMS Onslow' working on Russian Convoys, when Glover was being considered as a possible officer, and then meeting him again after the war, when his capacity for alcohol increased and his charm more delightful than before.
Comments that Glover found it harder than most to settle after the war. Describes meeting with Glover, Albion Wright and late night drinking sessions despite six o'clock closing. Describes Denis Glover getting work at his Advertising Agency Carlton Carruthers and his drinking ending his work there. Discusses the reactions of old navy staff to Denis Glover in his later years.
Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie
Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8789, OHC-8813
Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 30 Minutes Duration.
Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2801.
- Additional description
Alternative form available: Once permission is given a digital copy of the recording is available in the Library's Reading Room.
- Use/Reproduction
- Public use requires permission of Chief Librarian
- Access restrictions
- Restricted - Content cannot be accessed without permission - Requires written permission of the Chief Librarian
- Part of
- Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
- Format
- 2 C60 cassette(s), 1 transcript(s), 30 Minutes Duration, Oral histories
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Copyright
All Rights ReservedInterview with Lewis King, printed transcript
From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
Reference: OHA-2801
Description: Quantity: 1 transcript(s).
Interview with Lewis King, tape two (side a)
From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
Reference: OHC-008789a
Description: Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available.
Interview with Lewis King, tape one (side b)
From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
Reference: OHC-008813b
Description: Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available.