Writer and film director. Born Christchurch, 28 Jul 1945; Son of Denis James Matthews Glover and his first wife Mary née Granville; graduated MA University of Canterbury; film director National Film Unit, 1969-1972; film work in Canada, 1972-1973.
Glover, Rupert James Matthews, 1945-
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Manuscript
Hall, Roger Leighton, 1939- : Papers
Date: 1988-1989
By: Hall, Roger Leighton, 1939-
Reference: MS-Papers-4319
Description: The collection contains material relating to a play by Hall called `Mr Punch, the life and poetry of Denis Glover'. The papers include correspondence with Rupert Glover and others regarding the writing of `Mr Punch'; typescript drafts; research material and a tape of a 1980 Radio New Zealand Insight interview with Denis Glover. The play was first performed at the Fortune Theatre, Dunedin in 1989. Roger Hall is a playwright who has written extensively for both stage and television. Quantity: 4 folder(s). 1 tape(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
Audio
Interview with Les and Mary Cleveland
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.
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Interview with Margaret Scott
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.
Audio
Interview with Brian Glover
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.
Audio
Radio NZ 'Insight' programme on Denis Glover 1912-1980
Date: 1980
By: Hall, Roger Leighton, 1939-
Reference: OHColl-0238/1
Description: Recording of a Radio NZ Insight Programme, 1980 on the occasion of the death of Denis Glover. Includes reminiscences by Allen Curnow, Albion Wright, John Drew, Leslie Lang, Louis Johnson, Rupert and Lyn Glover. Also includes Denis Glover reading extracts from 'Sings Harry', and talking about his life, poetry, and Caxton Press, as well as dramatised reading of extracts from letters between A R D Fairburn and Denis Glover. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Roger Hall (Recorder) Venue - Radion NZ Studios, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002860; OHLC-001891 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - acc 90-156.
Manuscript
Wellington Writers' Walk (e)
Date: 2001-2002
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: 2003-198-93
Description: Administration file including correspondence, preparations for the launching of the project, invitations, sponsors and related material Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Inwards correspondence 1967-1969
Date: 1967-1969
From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11624-025
Description: Comprises inwards correspondence dated 1967 to 1969. Some letters undated. Names selectively indexed. Includes letters and poems by Bill Manhire, and a circular from Argot magazine. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript
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Correspondence March to April 1980
Date: March to April 1980
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-063
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies) between March and April 1980. Includes newspaper clipping, cards, copy of article by Denis Glover, invitation, and poems by Helen J Ashworth. Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box three Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Typescript Printed material
Manuscript
Letters and general
Date: 1977-1978
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-002
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies). Includes envelopes, annotated photocopies of newspaper clippings, Trap Press catalogue 1977, newspaper cutting, wedding invitiaiton for marriage of his son Rupert Glover, death certificate for Khura Skelton, list of royalty payments. Names selectively i Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box one Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Mss
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Letters
Date: 1972-1979
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-006
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies). Includes envelope, newspaper clippings, list of attendees of ex naval offiers reunion, cards, University Club Wellington newsletter, New Zealand Literary Fund newsletter, PEN Gazette. Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box one Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Mss
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Letters
Date: March-April 1979
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-008
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies). Includes envelope, newspaper clippings, programme for ex-naval officers reunion, funeral service card, PEN Gazette. Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box one Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Mss
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Letters
Date: April 1979-May 1979
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-011
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies). Includes envelope, newspaper clippings, . Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box one Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Mss
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Letters
Date: 1977-1979; 1926-1931
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-013
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies). Includes envelopes, newspaper clippings, photocopy of letters by Rex (ARD) Fairburn. Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box one Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Mss
Manuscript
Letters
Date: Sept-Oct 1977
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-014
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies). Includes envelopes, newspaper clippings, Dunmore Press flyer, photocopy of poem in Evening Star newspaper. Names selectively indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Mss Processing information: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box one
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Correspondence April 1977 to July 1978
Date: April 1977-July 1978
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-065
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies) between April 1977 and July 1978. Includes 'The Timeball' newsletter, annotated drafts of 'Dauntless Doleman - Airman, Sailor' poem by Denis Glover, copies of two letters by A.R.D Fairburn dated 1929, copy of 'The Tory press' magazine, invitation to launch of 'Drunkard's garden' poems by Sam Hunt, PEN report and newspaper clippings. Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box three Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Typescript Printed material
Manuscript
Correspondence January to February 1980
Date: Jan-Feb 1980
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-042
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies). Includes newspaper clippings, The Dunmore Press book catalogue 1979. Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box two Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss printed material typescript
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Correspondence July to Sept 1979, and 1978 notebook
Date: 1978-1979
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-049
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies) between July and September 1979, postcards, newspaper clippings, University Club Wellington Inc newsletter, photocopy of ministerial biography of R.D. Muldoon, Wellington Poetry Society newsletter, pamphlet on W.H Auden by James Bertram, PEN Gazette, essays by Denis Glover and a Mahina Press pamphlet. Also includes a notebook which contains quotes from letters and stories by Frank Sargeson, probably compiled by Glover in 1978 for use in the serial 'Islands' issue 21 which celebrated the 75th birthday of Sargeson. Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box two Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Typescript Printed material
Manuscript
Correspondence August 1978 to July 1979, July 1977
Date: July 1977, Aug 1978 - July 1979
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-053
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies) between July and September 1979, newspaper clippings, New Zealand Literary Fund newsletters, flyer for Richards Publishing Consultants and poem (probably by Rupert Glover). Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box three Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Typescript Printed material
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Correspondence Oct to December 1979
Date: Oct-Nov 1979
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-054
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies) between September and December 1979, including newspaper clippings, cards, PEN Gazette, employment reference and draft articles on whiskey and beer. Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box three Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Typescript Printed material
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Correspondence Feb to March 1980
Date: Oct 1979 - March 1980
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-059
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies) between Feburary and March 1980. Includes envelope, magazine clipping, copy of J.C.Beagehole Memorial Lecture October 1979 by A.O. Woodhouse (Sir Owen Woodhouse) and a copy of 'Pacific Comment' and a poem by Denis Glover. Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box three Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Typescript Printed material