Series 1 - Family and personal

0.52 m of textual and graphic records; artifacts
109 digital files (198 MB)

This series begins with files on Professor Bliss’ family background in the Bliss and, particularly, the Crow (Crowe) family, and his early correspondence with his future wife, Elizabeth (Liz) Haslam. Some of the early family material belonged to his mother, Anne Lavelle Crow, including correspondence, diaries, her marriage to Quartus Bliss, and a few of her short stories and speeches, and a family photograph. These files are followed by ones on Professor Bliss’ education, a selection of personal and family photographs, and early letters with members of his family and with Elizabeth Haslam before their marriage. Later in life, when Professor Bliss took up running to improve his physical fitness, he kept a series of journals and photographs documenting his progress. One of Professor Bliss’ daybooks (for 2002) is also present, along with files on honours bestowed on him. Also present are a few examples of political memorabilia (C. D. Howe, Joe Clarke).

Digital files include digital photographs of Bliss’ induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in 2016 and files related to honorary degrees (citations, addresses).

All files are open, with the exception of the following:

• B2017-0007_df009: Last Wishes.docx

This file is closed until January 1, 2041. Please contact the University Archivist for additional information.