William C. Bliss Letters, 1966/1968

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
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Preferred citation:

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

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Foot
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

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.

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.

Biographical / historical:

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: .

Acquisition information:
Purchased.
Arrangement:

Chronological.

Physical description:
5 items