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Interview with Michael King

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Date

21 July 1995 - 21 Jul 1995

By

King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004

Reference

OHInt-0576-16

Description

Michael King knew Denis Glover through his father, Lewis King. Michael King describes Glover's nature depending on whether he was sober or had been drinking. Recounts stories about Glover's relationship with King's father and mother. Mentions the relationship between Glover and his wife Khura.

Recounts stories describing Glover's behaviour on various occasions, such as the two half bottles story, the German ambassador and Tony Vogt story, the support he needed at parties, his relationhip with King's father and specifically the Carlton Carruthers Christmas party story.

Describes Glover's feelings towards hierarchy and class, the relationship between Glover and Sargeson, Glover's attitude to homosexuality and his role in publishing Sargeson's early short stories. Recounts a story relating to a party held in honour of Glover by Auckland publisher Bob Lowry.

Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008799A

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

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2811.

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