Title
Harlan & Mozell Bliss Tribute Tree
Year
Undated
Designation
Honorary
Designee
Harlan & Mozell Bliss
Accession #
01-2017-0103
Common Name
eastern redbud
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
Tree Location
Location
Moulton Hall (MLT)
Location Description
West of Moulton Hall
Campus Zone
Quad
Story
In 1943, Illinois State welcomed the U.S. Navy V-12 program to campus. University High School graduate Harlan Bliss decided to enlist and as a result, met the love of his life. This tribute tree is in honor of Harlan and Mozell Bliss.
Reference Source
- Illinois State University Staff. “How we met: Harlan Bliss and Mozell Williams.” News – Illinois State University. August 12, 2014. https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2014/08/met-harlan-bliss-mozell-williams/