Description
The collection contains the papers of
Leslie and Carey Bliss.
Background
Leslie Bliss was born in 1889 and died in 1977. He was a graduate of Colgate University and
the New York State Library School and began working for the Huntington Library as an
assistant in 1915. In 1926, he was appointed head librarian of the Huntington Library which
he held until his retirement in 1958, although he remained with the Huntington Library as a
consultant. He earned an honorary degree from Colgate University in 1961. While serving as
librarian and continuing during his retirement, Leslie Bliss worked with Juanita Brooks to
expand the Huntington Library's collection of early Mormon books and manuscripts.
Extent
4.63 Linear Feet
(10 boxes)
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from
or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The
responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining
necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Collection is open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader
Services Department. For more information, please go to following web site.