Bliss, William C. Letters Guide to the William C. Bliss Letters SC 01020

Guide to the William C. Bliss Letters SC 01020


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Finding Aid Authors: Anne T. Johnson.

Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
SC 01020
Title
William C. Bliss Letters 1966-1968
Quantity
0.01 Linear Foot
Quantity
Language
English

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Preferred Citation:

William C. Bliss Letters, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, The College of William and Mary

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Purchased.


Biographical Information:

Corporal in United States Marines during the Vietnam War. Stationed at Camp Pendleton, California. Family lived in Berkley, Michigan. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Scope and Contents

Letters between William C. Bliss, a Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, and his wife, Leslie Hill Bliss of Berkley, Michigan during the Vietnam War time period.  Concerns their son, Bill, the Marine service of William C. Bliss and family life at home.  Includes letter from Leslie Bliss's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hill, to William C. Bliss.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Camp Pendleton (Calif.)
  • Correspondence
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Container List

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 67
Small Collections Box 67
English
  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 67 folder: 1 id321566
    Correspondence
    1966-1968
    Scope and Contents

    5 Letters. September 16, 1966 Leslie Bliss to William Bliss. To Camp Pendleton, California. Son, William, is two weeks old today. Hopes William will have leave after his two week training. September 23, 1966 To Camp Pendleton, California. Leslie's parents to William Bliss. News about baby and other family news. October 3, 1966 Leslie Bliss to William Bliss. To Camp Pendleton, California. He can no longer telephone her. Family news. Mentions music groups, The Miracles and Temptations, birth control pills and car payments. October 4, 1966 To Camp Pendleton, California. Leslie Bliss to William Bliss. Sends baby Bill's birth certificate. Family News. April 14, 1968 Corporal William C. Bliss to wife, Leslie Bliss. From Camp Pendleton, Tank Section, California. Went to a black bar where a group of Hells Angels appeared. Glad this experience has taught them respect for each other and not to take each other for granted. Will be home in 58 days.