Skelton, Khura Eileen, 1912-1969

Date: [1938-1973]

From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0418-038

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; includes poetry sent in by hopeful poets and professional poets; critical piece on Glover by Lauris Edmond, probably for Alister Taylor; letter from John of the `Critic', Otago University Students' Union; copy of letter from Glover to Crisp; copy of circular letter by Chris Catley to the Dronke, Pascoe, Vogt, Glover, Johnson and Baxter families from Indonesia (1956); piece by Glover for `The Register', called `Pillar of salt' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of the contents of this folder.

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: 21 04 1995 - 21 Apr 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Adcock, Irene, 1908-2001

Reference: OHInt-0576-01

Description: Irene Adcock was interviewed on 21 April 1995. Describes Denis Glover as a reader in the Wellington Poetry Society, his second wife Lyn Cameron, his drinking, incidents at the poetry meetings, his generosity, his attitude to women and women poets and her overall impressions of him. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8787 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 20 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2798.

Date: 25 Jul 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Barrett-Lennard, Jane, active 1995

Reference: OHInt-0576-02

Description: Jane Barrett-Lennard was a friend of Denis Glover. Describes her life as a teacher and meeting Denis Glover through the Christchurch Literary Club. Talks about their relationship, Khura Glover, his relationship with James K. Baxter and mutual literary friends such as Rex Fairburn. Talks about Lauris Edmond, mentions his work at the Caxton and then the Wingfield Press. Talks about their shared interest in books, Denis Glover's reaction to hearing his poems described on a University literature course. Talks about visits from Denis Glover when she lived in Hamilton and Napier, his relationship with his sister Coreen, Janet Paul, and the funeral of his wife Khura Glover. Comments on his drinking and his relationships in general. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-00-8788, 008789b Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2800.

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: 21 May 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Ross, John C (Dr), 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0576-34

Description: These notes were taken from a brief unrecorded telephone interview with John Ross. Talks about completing English Honours at Victoria University in 1962-63, being chairman of the University Literary Society, and recalls Denis Glover as a poetry performer, reading 'The Rakehelly Man' and 'Sings Harry' at the English Department's end of year review. Talks about his thesis on poet Rex Fairburn's 'Dominion', taking it to Glover for his comments, and working on the Fairburn correspondence with Glover prior to Lauris Edmond editing them. Talks about Khura Glover's support for Glover and his work, his thoughts on Glover's drinking. Comments on Glover's writing style - the sophistication of his poetry, comparing it to Ben Johnson's in Elizabethan times or The Beatles lyrics. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Quantity: 1 printed notes - not recorded. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2823.

Date: 20 Apr 95

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Steel, Margery, active 1995

Reference: OHInt-0576-35

Description: These notes were taken during a brief unrecorded interview aboard the Inter-Island ferry 'Arataki', 20 April, 1995. Margery Steel explains how her husband, Cyril Steel knew Denis Glover. Comments that Cyril Steel was the first person to publish James K. Baxter, and had edited 'Critic' the student journal at Otago University. Cyril Steel knew Glover when he was married to Mary Glover. Mentions Glover being best man at their wedding, and being on his best behaviour. Briefly mentions Glover and his wife Khura at their Paekakariki home. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Quantity: 1 printed transcript (not recorded). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2824.

Date: 9 11 1994 - 09 Nov 1994

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Fry, Alexander Sydney, 1926-2006

Reference: OHInt-0576-09

Description: Alexander Fry was a journalist at the 'Listener' magazine from 1952-1991, and he describes first meeting Denis Glover when he was asked to edit a series of interviews on high-profile New Zealanders to boost publication. Describes being impressed by Glover's interview, which didn't need any editing. Describes Glover's reaction to being dismissed by Harry Tombs of the Wingfield Press. Describes Glover as a man of real warmth with wit, and a good friend to have. Talks about Glover being the self-appointed jester at many events. Describes his relationship with Khura Glover and compares this with his relationship with Lyn Glover. Talks about Glover's behaviour toward the Soviet Union's literary delegation. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008798a Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2809.

Date: 22 April 1995 - 22 Apr 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: McNeish, James Henry Peter (Sir), 1931-2016; McNeish, Helen (Lady), active 1940-1999

Reference: OHInt-0576-21

Description: James McNeish was a broadcaster who met Denis Glover when making a radio programme on New Zealand poets. Describes Glover's enthusiasm for Rex Fairburn; discovering Glover's natural skill as a broadcaster; recording Glover reading Fairburn's poems and his own 'Sings Harry' poems. Talks about Glover's relationship with his wife, Khura, visiting them at their Paekakariki home, and of Glover's charm. Talks about Glover's writing habits, his dislike of pomposity. Talks about the strong influence of Rex Fairburn on Glover. Mentions effect of World War II. Talks about Glover's relationship with Janet Paul. Talks about how crisis helps some writers produce work. Describes his relationship to Glover; getting permission to read some of Fairburn's letters; Glover's wife Lyn. Describes the longevity of Glover's poems, and the effect of his life on his work. Helen McNeish describes her perspective of Glover; his relationship with his wife Lyn; his wit and humour. Other - Radio programme he made about Denis Glover was called 'A touch of gunpowder - A portrait of Denis Glover by James McNeish.' Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8805 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 60 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2818.

Date: 8 July 1995 - 08 Jul 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Paul, Janet Elaine (Dame), 1919-2004

Reference: OHInt-0576-22

Description: Janet Paul met Denis Glover through her publishing business with her husband Blackwood Paul. She became friends again with Glover after her husband and Glover's wife Khura died. Talks about Glover staying with her to convalesce after his wife Khura's death, mentions how he related to Janet Paul's daughters, and a letter daughter Charlotte wrote to Glover about his relationship with Paul. Mentions how Glover met Khura, talks about Mary Glover, mentions Glover's likeable qualities. Talks about taking the advice of Sir Charles Burns and her friends not to marry Glover, because of his drinking. Mentions that shortly after her decision not to marry Glover he married Lyn. Talks about how Glover came to publish a volume of love poems he wrote to Paul. Mentions Glover's less likeable characteristics, and paintings she made of Glover. Talks about Glover's lack of contact with his father, Harry, and a visit Glover and Paul made to his father. Describes her recollection of Lyn Glover and a conversation they had about being involved with Glover. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008806, 8807 Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 60 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2819.

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: 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.

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.

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: 10 May 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Hunt, Samuel Percival Maitland, 1946-

Reference: OHInt-0576-13

Description: Sam Hunt is interviewed by Gordon Ogilvie's daughter, Margaret Ogilvie in Paramata. Sam Hunt talks about Denis Glover being inseparable from his poems, the poems being part of him, rather than a literary act. Describes him as representing the romantic image of the poet, talks about his favorite Glover poems, Glover's greatest poems. Talks about people wanting to put some of Glover's poems to music, and Glover's response. Talks about Glover's performances, describes a drunken start to the Writers in Schools New Zealand tour which Glover regretted. Describes Glover's personality, talks about Khura Stewart (Glover), describes Glover's reaction and behaviour at her funeral. Talks about visits to Pakaekariki to Denis and Khura Glover's home, alcohol and social evenings and the consequences the next morning. Discusses the rhythm of Glover's poetry, describes his poems, and the capacity of his short poems. Talks about poems always being part of their conversations. Describes events on the Four Poets New Zealand Tour with Hone Tuwhare, Alan Brunton, Denis Glover and Sam Hunt. Mentions an event at a Catholic girls' school on tour. Describes his time with Glover as a mixture of banter, talk, wisdom and humour. Mentions book launches of Lauris Edmond and Fiona Kidman and his own dislike of the intellectual snobbery of the poetry scene. Mentions his fondness for Khura Glover. Interviewer(s) - Margaret Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8800 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 90 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2812.

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: 14 06 1995 - 14 Jun 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Fairburn, Geoffrey Earle, 1905-1999; Fairburn, Jean Margaret, 1912-2010

Reference: OHInt-0576-08

Description: Geoff Fairburn was the brother of poet Rex Fairburn and met Denis Glover through his brother. Talks about his brother's correspondence with Glover. Talks about himself, Glover and Douglas Robb being appointed the literary trustees of Rex Fairburn's estate, and subsequently corresponding regularly with Glover until his death in 1980. Describes collaborating with Glover on several 'Listener' articles, and mentions Glover's frequent trips to Hamilton in the 1960's and 1970's, and describes parties at a brewery. Describes holidaying in Northland with Glover, and discusses Glover's behaviour when he was drunk. Talks about producing radio readings with Glover of Rex Fairburn's poems and letters. Describes Khura Glover and their relationship. Talks about Glover's 'Englishness'. Discusses Glover's writing. Jean Fairburn, Geoff Fairburn's wife, talks about Glover's attitudes to women and his relationship with Janet Paul. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8797 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 90 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2807.

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