August 5 Houston, Tex. John Cowen […]

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1981-08-05

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August 5 Houston, Tex. John Cowen Kellerman, a Canadian, received a special citation for "outstanding efforts in advocacy for the human rights of disabled persons," by Rev. Troy Perry, moderator of the Board of Elders of the MCC, at the MCC's conference. Kellerman had cerebral palsy and had been active in the fight for disabled rights for fourteen years; he also worked for gay rights. His life story was detailed in the documentary feature film A Fine Line (1981).

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"'Remarkable Character, Compassion and Courage,'" Body Politic, no. 77 (1981), p. 13.Ernie Lacasse, "Metropolitan Community Church," VGCC News, 2, no. 4 (April 1981): 12 " John Kellerman " vertical file, Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives, Toronto

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