Glover, Mary, 1912-1976

Date: 1930 - 1979

From: Ogilvie, Gordon Bryant, 1934- :Photographs relating to Denis Glover

Reference: PAColl-7404-2

Description: Photographs of Denis Glover at school, university, the Caxton Press, and in the British Navy. The collection includes some of his literary collegues, his three wives, and Doreem Elkind whom he met in London during the war. There is also a sequence of coloured prints of the Village of Hamble, Hampshire, England, and especially of the Bugle which Denis frequented while on service in England Quantity: 30 b&w original photographic print(s). 17 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: 24 04 1995 - 24 Apr 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014; Cleveland, Mary, 1943-

Reference: OHInt-0576-03

Description: Les and Mary Cleveland were contemporaries of Denis Glover in Wellington. Les Cleveland talks about meeting Denis Glover at the Caxton Press in Christchurch, and his experience as a client of Glover's. Mentions Glover's work at the Wingfield Press. Talks about the culture of post-war drinking that Glover was involved with, the pubs and the consequent short working days. Les Cleveland talks about Glover's wife Khura and describes their relationship. Recalls Glover's poetic style as lyrical, and giving insights into the South Island landscape. Comments that 'Sings Harry' was Glover's best work, and compares it to contemporary poets Allen Curnow and Rex Fairburn. Les Cleveland comments on Glover as a performer, which, combined with the alcohol, was his downfall. Talks about Glover's son, Rupert, and the difficult early years he and his mother experienced on their own without Glover. Mary Cleveland talks about Janet Paul and Glover's relationship, and describes Janet Paul's reaction to love poems Glover wrote to her and published after they separated. Mentions the recording of Glover's poems that Les Cleveland made. Mary Cleveland talks about an incident at Waiteata Press when Glover and Paul visited Mary and Les Cleveland there. Describes Felicity's kindness to Glover after Khura died. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8790 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2802.

Date: 15 July, 1995 - 15 Jul 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Young, Jocelyn, 1909-2002; Fairburn, Janis, active 1947-2004; Holman, Dinah, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0576-26

Description: Jocelyn Young (Fairburn) met Denis Glover in 1937 or 1938 through her husband poet Rex Fairburn. Talks about Glover's first wife Mary Glover. Mentions Glover's chronic insomnia. Talks about Glover's reaction to Fairburn's impending death, his vigil for Fairburn and Fairburn's funeral. Mentions Glover talking to Young's mother, Ivy May, about the effect of a decision he made on D Day in World War II. Talks about Glover's friendship with Olive Johnson. Mentions Janet Paul. Talks about the memorial celebration for Rex Fairburn, organised by his friends Harold Innes and winemaker Mate Brajkovich, where Glover gave impromptu readings. Mentions a courtcase brought against Khura and Denis Glover by their landlord at Paekakariki. Describes Glover's friendship with Fairburn and their rapport. Mentions 'The Woman Problem', Fairburn's attitude to women and his relationship with his daughters. Mentions Glover's relationship with Lyn Glover. Mentions Glover's death and funeral. Discusses Glover the poet in comparison to other New Zealand poets, the effect of his personality on his work and his dislike of intellectual or technical poetry. Mentions the characteristics Glover and Fairburn shared that meant they would never be university professors. Jocelyn Young and Rex Fairburn's daughters, Janis Fairburn and Dinah Holman were also present at this interview and contributed some comments (see transcript). Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008808 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2821.

Date: 7 July 1995 - 07 Jul 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Scott, Margaret Allan, 1928-2014

Reference: OHInt-0576-23

Description: Margaret Scott and her husband Harry were literary friends of Denis Glover. Describes meeting Glover in the 1940's and then again in Wellington in the 1960's. Talks about his attitude towards women and women writers, her work at the Turnbull Library and her involvement in accessioning Glover's work into the Turnbull collection. Mentions his relationship with his mother, her impression of Glover, his attitude towards food and to his health. Talks about his drinking, his attitude to love, women and relationships. Talks about Glover seeing himself as a war hero and his need for discipline. Comments on his friendship with Charles Brasch. Mentions Glover's attitude towards his wife, Khura and his first wife, Mary. Mentions his son Rupert. Talks about the influence of naval camaraderie on him and her view of his relationship with men. Describes Glover's attitude toward James K Baxter. Mentions Glover's view of Rex Fairburn. Comments on relationship with Lyn Glover. Mentions his approach to writing and what she thinks he will be remembered for. Comments on Charles Brasch's tribute in 'Landfall' journal. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008807 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2820.

Date: 20 April, 1995 - 20 Apr 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Wall, Arnold, 1908-1998

Reference: OHInt-0576-25

Description: Arnold Wall met Denis Glover in the 1950's in Christchurch, where Wall was working at 3YA and before Glover was at Pegasus Press. Wall wrote poetry and later became a book editor. Recalls their long working days in pubs, talks about Wall's father's dislike of Glover, mentions Mary Glover and Khura Glover, describes the events leading to Glover no longer working at Pegasus for Albion Wright. Mentions editing 'Hot Water Sailor and Land Lubber Ho!' and his approach to editing a deceased person's work. Mentions a story Glover wrote for Radio 3YA. Talks about visiting Glover at Paekakariki and Glover's relationship with his wife Khura. Mentions spontaneously celebrating Allen and Jenny Curnow's wedding with Glover from 10.30am on a working day and still celebrating with Members of Parliament (M.P.) wives at the end of the day. Recalls events surrounding the funeral of Glover's wife, Khura. Recalls a weekend Glover spent with the Walls in 1972 or 1973 when he drank Lemon and Paeroa and was as much fun as when he drank alcohol. Mentions Glover's behaviour after drinking alcohol at a party at the Walls, soon after he had married Lyn Glover. Mentions Dick Reynolds who bought pieces of Glover's original manuscripts. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHInt-008804 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2817.

Date: 15 07 1995 - 15 Jul 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Glover, Brian Guinness, 1914-2004

Reference: OHInt-0576-10

Description: Brian Glover was the youngest brother of Denis Glover. Brian Glover describes his family who, like his parents, went in different directions. Describes his sister Coreen, who married Douglas Neele in England and his brother Lawrence who joined the Royal Air Force (RAF). Describes in depth his work during World War II on RAF missions with the Pathfinders over Hanover, and flying an irreparable plane. Comments that the war upset Denis more than many people realised. Describes his parent's relationship, separation, and remarriage, and the minimal contact he had with his father. Describes looking after his father at the end of his life, mentions his father's second wife. Talks about Denis and Khura Glover caring for his mother during the last days of her life. Talks about Denis Glover being a sickly child but bright like his mother; his first marriage to Mary Glover and their son Rupert. Describes advice he gave to Lyn Glover about being Denis Glover's minder. Talks about his feelings towards his sister Coreen, talks about his mother and how she managed financially. Describes his mother's mother and his maternal aunt. Describes his lack of interest in his father's family history. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8792a Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2805.

Date: 17 Jul 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001

Reference: OHInt-0576-04

Description: Poet Allen Curnow was a contemporary of Denis Glover. Talks about meeting Glover before the Second World War. Talks about contact between Glover and Bob Lowry and interaction between publishers and writers in the 1930's. Recalls the Caxton Press, talks about the debt his own writing owes to Glover, and describes Glover's companionship as exciting and supportive. Mentions music arrangements to Glover's verse. Mentions perceived difficulty of women poets. Talks about Glover's relationship with first wife Mary Glover. Describes dinners at Khura and Denis Glover's house, and the kinship between Glover and Rex Fairburn. Describes Glover's drinking, and comments on Glover's poetry. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8791 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 60 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2803.

Date: 16 Jul 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Curnow, Elizabeth, 1911-2005

Reference: OHInt-0576-05

Description: Betty Curnow was a contemporary of Denis Glover. Describes meeting Glover before the war and the relationship between Glover and her husband, poet Allen Curnow. Talks about their intense discussions about poetry and mentions Glover's sense of humour. Describes Glover's mother and his relationship with her. Discusses Glover's relationship with his first wife Mary and then his second wife Khura. Talks about Glover's attitude to poetry and comparison with Allen Curnow. Describes how Curnow relied on Glover's feedback about his work. Compares Curnow's relationships with Glover and Fairburn. Comments on how Glover's life might have been if he had remained in the structured navy environment and talks about marriages breaking up after World War II, Comments on similarities between Fairburn and Glover. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8792 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). 1.20 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2804.

Date: 20 May 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Holm, Janet, active 1950-1995

Reference: OHInt-0576-12

Description: This abstract is comprised of notes taken from a short unrecorded telephone conversation with Janet Holm. Talks about Denis Glover's first wife Mary Glover, her background, personality and reasons why she left England for New Zealand in the 1930's, and briefly mentions her relationship with her husband Denis Glover. Mentions Mary Glover's work experience on her arrival in New Zealand, briefly talks about Nanette Minogue, John Pascoe and Mary Glover's sister. Quantity: 1 printed notes (not recorded). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2822.

Date: 17 Sep 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Drew, John, 1913-

Reference: OHInt-0576-06

Description: John Drew was an early business partner of Denis Glover. Describes their establishment of the Caxton Club Press (later called The Caxton Press) with Glover managing the printing and Drew seeking the business, and financing the Press via Drew's aunts. Describes Mary Glover (Glover's first wife) and her relationship with Glover. Talks about his own father, arriving in New Zealand in 1882. Describes turning down a large inheritance and opportunity in Kenya in order to continue with Glover and the Caxton Press. Talks about getting a loan from a family contact for upgrading equipment; Leo Bensemann's involvement during World War II; factors leading to Dennis Donovan asking Glover to leave Caxton Press. Talks about Glover moving on to Pegasus Press and the Technical Correspondence Institute and being asked to leave both for the same reason. Drew describes his feelings about being paid out of the Caxton Press and the resultant change in his friendship with Glover. Discusses the literary relationship between Allen Curnow and Glover; Glover's relationship with his wives; his friendship with Albion Wright; and summarises his view of Glover. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8798 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2808.

Date: [1989]-2000

From: Ogilvie, Gordon Bryant, 1934- : Papers relating to Denis Glover

Reference: MS-Papers-7252-012

Description: Inward and outward correspondence between Rupert Glover and Ogilvie; includes transcript of interview, James McNeish and Rupert Glover, draft corrected chapters and `Who saw Cipangu' Quantity: 1 folder(s).