War hero. Father of historian Michael King. Of Ohiwa Harbour in 1997; with Denis Glover during WWII and the friendship continued. Director of Carlton Carruthers du Chateau and King advertising firm, and founder of McKay King Advertising (bought by Saatchi and Saatchi in 1988). Best known for war experiences; awarded Distinguished Service Cross for efforts on December 31, 1942, when the ship HMS Onslow was attacked and severely damaged. See Dominion Post Lives of Note (Thursday August 10, 2006, B7).
King, Lewis, 1914-2006
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Manuscript
Juvenilia and school papers
Date: 1956-1964
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-001
Description: Early writings, school essays, reports and letter to his mother. Also, papers relating to his father and other members of his family. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Audio
Interview with Michael King
Date: 21 July 1995 - 21 Jul 1995
From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
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.
Audio
Interview with Lewis King
Date: 20 July 1995 - 20 Jul 2001
From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
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.
Manuscript
Correspondence - Jenkins-Lyttelton Maritime Association
Date: [1940-1976]
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0418-040
Description: Includes score by Evelyn Jenkins for `Little ships', with lyrics by Glover; correspondence with Louis Johnson, John A Lee and Pat Lawlor; copy of letter from Malcolm [?] written from Karori to John A Lee re `Soldier' and political matters (1977); agreements between Glover and Lilburn re `Sings Harry'; copies of articles on James Matthews and Logan Park High School. Identified persons entered under Name. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Manuscript
Research papers for Frank Sargeson; a life
Date: [1999-]
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-18/07
Description: File labeled `Bloomsbury' relating to Sargeson's visit to London in 1927 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts and printed matter
Manuscript
Obituaries and related papers (3)
Date: 1980-2007
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-098
Description: Contains clippings, articles, funeral services, eulogies, correspondence and other papers Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
Manuscript
Correspondence October to November 1979
Date: Oct-Nov 1979
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-055
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies) between October and November 1979, including PEN Gazette, University Club Wellington Inc newsletters and a BCNZ copyright form. Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box three Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Typescript Printed material
Manuscript
Glover at war - Gaunt, Lewis and McGregor (8E)
Date: 1994-1998
From: Ogilvie, Gordon Bryant, 1934- : Papers relating to Denis Glover
Reference: MS-Papers-7252-052
Description: Correspondence, reminiscences and other papers relating to Joe Gaunt's, C D H Lewis's and David McGregor's association with Denis Glover during World War Two Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence - Family
Date: 1997-2000
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8970-279
Description: Unsorted correspondence. Not all indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence - General
Date: 1995-2003
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-9029-108
Description: Unsorted correspondence. Includes congratulations for his Queens Birthday honours. Not all indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence (J-Z)
Date: [1978]
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 85-080-02/08
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence - General
Date: 1997-2000
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8970-276
Description: Unsorted correspondence. Not all indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Papers relating to publication of A Land apart; the Chatham Islands of New Zealand
Date: 1988
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-10/07
Description: Includes correspondence re research for the book and correspondence with Random House re its publication Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs and typescripts
Manuscript
Correspondence re publication of Frank Sargeson; a life
Date: 1995
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-16/02
Description: Identified correspondents entered under Name below; also includes letters to Dinah and George; and to Michelanne [?] Forster Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Manuscript
Correspondence - Family
Date: 1998
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8970-281
Description: Unsorted correspondence. Includes genealogical tables. Not all indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence - General
Date: 1996
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8970-266
Description: Unsorted correspondence for 1996. Not all indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Group
Series 27 Personal papers and family research
Date: 1956-2004
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: Series-4390
Description: Papers comprising correspondence in the form of letters, faxes and e-mail, especially with family and close friends, speech notes, certificates, appointment diary and full journal extracts, kept separate in folders from the other papers, and labelled 'Personal papers'. Organised by year and month. Not all correspondents have been indexed, while the names of close family members, whose communications appear in every folder, are listed below. Includes family history research into the King and Crawley families and oral history interviews with family members. Quantity: 111 folder(s). 8 Electronic document(s). 4 C60 cassette(s). 3 C90 cassette(s). 1 C30 cassette(s).
Manuscript
Personal papers
Date: 1993
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-028
Description: Sections of appointment diaries; correspondence re position as critic with Metro; correspondence with his nephew, Andrew Hoobin; legal disputes with Haliburton; obituaries and speechnotes, papers re Chatham Islands and Moriori; films re Te Puea held in the TVNZ Archive; re Sargeson biography; corres;pondence with friends, colleagues, family and publishers; medical notes. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence - General
Date: 1996
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8970-269
Description: Unsorted correspondence for 1996. Not all indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence (G-O)
Date: 1977
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 85-080-02/05
Description: Letter from Muriel [?] Honeyman (nee Allen), Beach Haven, Auckland; letters to the editor re Spiro Zavos Quantity: 1 folder(s).