Troy Perry
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Date of Interview
2010-05-11
Interviewer
Stephen McKiernan
Interviewee
Perry, Troy D.
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
2:04:39
Language
English
Digital Publisher
Binghamton University Libraries
Digital Format
audio/mp4
Accessibility
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Original Format
MicroCassette
Material Type
Sound
Interview Format
Audio
Subject LCSH
Clergy;
Authors, American--20th century;
Civil rights workers;
Metropolitan Community Church;
Perry, Troy D.--Interviews
Authors, American--20th century;
Civil rights workers;
Metropolitan Community Church;
Perry, Troy D.--Interviews
Rights Statement
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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.
Rights Movement; Stonewall Riots; Vietnam Memorial; AIDS; religion; Anti-war; Vietnam
Veterans; Leonard Matlovich, LGBT.
Collection
Citation
“Troy Perry,” Digital Collections, accessed February 7, 2023, https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/items/show/1214.