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Interview with Troy Perry
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Contributor
Perry, Troy D. ; McKiernan, Stephen
Description
Rev. Troy Perry is an author, activist, and founder of the Metropolitan Community Church, which belongs to a Protestant denomination known for affirming with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. He became a licensed Baptist preacher by the age of 15 and was a pastor of several churches several years later, during which he was battling with his sexuality. Perry wrote several books including his autobiography, The Lord is My Shephard and He Knows I'm Gay.
Date
2010-05-11
Rights
In copyright
Date Modified
2018-03-29
Is Part Of
McKiernan Interviews
Extent
124:39
Date of Interview
2010-05-11
Interviewer
Stephen McKiernan
Interviewee
Troy D. Perry
Biographical Text
Rev. Troy Perry is an author, activist, and founder of the Metropolitan Community Church, which belongs to a Protestant denomination known for affirming with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. He became a licensed Baptist preacher by the age of 15 and was a pastor of several churches several years later, during which he was battling with his sexuality. Perry wrote several books including his autobiography, The Lord is My Shephard and He Knows I'm Gay.
Duration
124:39
Language
English
Digital Publisher
Binghamton University Libraries
Digital Format
audio/mp4
Original Format
2 Microcassettes
Material Type
Sound
Interview Format
Audio
Subject LCSH
Clergy; Authors, American--20th century; Civil rights workers; Metropolitan Community Church; Perry, Troy D.--Interviews
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Keywords
Activism; Gay Rights; Ronald Reagan; Baby boom generation; Civil Rights Movement; Stonewall Riots; Vietnam Memorial; AIDS; religion; Anti-war; Vietnam Veterans; Leonard Matlovich, LGBT.
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Citation
“Interview with Troy Perry,” Digital Collections, accessed July 1, 2025, https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/items/show/1214.
