Interview with Peggy Lackey

Peggy Lackey was a cousin of Denis Glover. Describes Denis Glover's father, Harry Glover, his sense of humour, work as a dentist and his brief experience as a pig farmer at Eltham. Mentions his return to dentistry in Takapuna until his death.

Discusses Harry Glover's first wife Lyla Falck, her relationship with the Glover family and the effect of their relationship on Harry Glover's relationship with his children.

Talks about Harry Glover's second wife, Maud Curtis, and the ramifications of the will of his father, George Glover. Discusses George Glover's successful business operation prior to migrating to New Zealand, his home in Oriental Bay, his eleven children, the careers of his sons, his properties in Wellington and the demise of the family fortune. Mentions the regard Harry Glover was held in by many of his patients.

The interview also contains input from Peggy Lackey's son, David Lackey, who prompts his mother on several occasions on matters such as the relationship between Denis Glover's mother and her husband's family, George Glover's estate, business interests and his considerable wealth.

Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8801

Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 40 Minutes Duration.

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2813.