Wood, Robert Watson
Person
Dates
- Existence: May 21 1923 (date of birth)
- Existence: August 19 2018 (date of death)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Robert Wood papers, 1891-2018.
Collection
Identifier: MS4704
Abstract
Robert Wood (1923-2018) was ordained as a United Church of Christ minister and was a pioneer in the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) movement. Rev. Wood wrote a book, Christ and the Homosexual, which was published under his own name in 1960. This collection focuses on Rev. Wood's life as an advocate for LGBT rights, particularly regarding marriage equality and military service, while also including some his work as a United Church minister. Additionally, the collection includes...
Dates:
1891-2018