Anne Jenkins Perry oral history interview, June 2, 2017
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Andrew Reisinger. In this interview, Anne Jenkins Perry discusses her early childhood in Canada. She also discusses her high school years in Rochester, N.Y. and college years at Reed College, including becoming interested in political activity. Perry discusses her political activity throughout her life and her years at The Great Speckled Bird. Perry also discusses her many jobs after The Bird and her memories of her time at The Bird.
Dates
- Creation: June 2, 2017
Creator
- Perry, Anne Jenkins (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note:
Anne Jenkins Perry was born in Toronto, Canada in 1947. Her parents were part of the Unitarian church. Perry received a full scholarship to Reed College in Portland, Or., a school with Unitarian ties. At Reed, Perry studied anthropology and archaeology. She also became involved in politics (presidential campaigns, race conflicts). Perry moved to Atlanta in August of 1968 and began working for The Great Speckled Bird. Subsequently, Perry worked in many fields including tourism and finance. She currently spends much of her time working within her Unitarian church in Rochester, N.Y.
Extent
1 item(s) (audio/video (4:44:36 duration))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
[26.304 GB; Born digital oral history, WAV file, MP4]
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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