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  1. Dragazine No. 7

     
    Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Commondenominator, Lois
    Date: 1994
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag community, Drag in film, Drag kings, Drag performers, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ zines
    Subject: Charles Pierce, Daniel Nicoletta, The Chanel Twins
    Description: Issue No. 7 of Dragazine: The Magazine for Halloweeners and Inbetweeners. In addition to the cover story about Charles Pierce, the issue includes photographs of performers in West Hollywood, a comi...
  2. Liberated Female Women

     
    Collection: Informational and Event Brochures
    Institution: University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
    Creator: The International Alliance for Male Feminism
    Date: circa 1951 to 1978
    Topics: Crossdressers, Eonist people, Femininities, Membership, Transgender people, Transvestites
    Subject: International Alliance for Male Feminism (IAMF), Journal of Male Feminism
    Description: A flyer promoting membership in The International Alliance for Male Feminism among women who are interested in connecting with "feminist oriented males."
  3. Informational Mailing for The International Alliance for Male Feminism

     
    Collection: Informational and Event Brochures
    Institution: University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
    Creator: The International Alliance for Male Feminism
    Date: circa 1951 to 1978
    Topics: Crossdressers, Eonist people, Femininities, Membership, Partners of crossdressers, Transgender people
    Subject: International Alliance for Male Feminism (IAMF), Journal of Male Feminism
    Description: A form letter from the Executive Secretary of The International Alliance for Male Feminism that provides information about the organization and membership details.
  4. Confidential Membership Application

     
    Collection: Informational and Event Brochures
    Institution: University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
    Creator: The International Alliance for Male Feminism
    Date: circa 1951 to 1978
    Topics: Crossdressers, Eonist people, Membership, Partners of crossdressers, Transgender people
    Subject: International Alliance for Male Feminism (IAMF)
    Description: A membership application form for The International Alliance for Male Feminism.
  5. Liberation for Male Women

     
    Collection: Informational and Event Brochures
    Institution: University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
    Creator: The International Alliance for Male Feminism
    Date: circa 1951 to 1978
    Topics: Femininities, Membership campaigns
    Subject: International Alliance for Male Feminism (IAMF), Journal of Male Feminism
    Description: A flyer promoting membership in The International Alliance for Male Feminism.
  6. Rules & Standards of Conduct and Objectives of The International Alliance for Male Feminism

     
    Collection: Informational and Event Brochures
    Institution: University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
    Creator: The International Alliance for Male Feminism
    Date: circa 1951 to 1978
    Topics: Crossdressers, Eonist people, Femininities, Gender equality, Partners of crossdressers, Partners of transgender people, Transgender people
    Subject: International Alliance for Male Feminism (IAMF)
    Description: A document that outlines the rules and standards of conduct for membership and participation in local meetings of The International Alliance for Male Feminism. The second page lists the objectives ...
  7. What Is the International Alliance for Male Feminism?

     
    Collection: Informational and Event Brochures
    Institution: University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1951 to 1978
    Topics: Crossdressers, Eonist people, Femininities, Partners of crossdressers, Transgender people, Transvestites
    Subject: International Alliance for Male Feminism (IAMF), Journal of Male Feminism
    Description: A document that outlines the mission of and membership requirements for The International Alliance for Male Feminism.
  8. Letter to The U.S. Immigration Service from Linda Stephens

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Correspondence
    Institution: University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
    Creator: Stephens, Linda
    Date: Oct. 20, 1977
    Topics: Crossdressing, LGBTQ+ discrimination, LGBTQ+ immigration rights
    Subject: International Alliance for Male Feminism (IAMF), Linda Ann Stephens, Micheline Johnson
    Description: A letter in which Linda Stephens, board chairperson of The International Alliance For Male Feminism, informs the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service that an officer denied entry to an Allia...
  9. Letter from Kim Elizabeth Stuart to Rupert Raj (May 20, 1994)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Stuart, Kim E.
    Date: May 20, 1994
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Kim Elizabeth Stuart, Lesbian and Gay Historical Society of Northern California, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Kim Elizabeth Stuart to Rupert Raj answering a list of personal questions Rupert asked.
  10. Photographs of Rupert Raj Attending the Canadian National Institute for the Blind Party

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1999
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Photographs from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind Party that depict various attendees, including Rupert Raj posing and celebrating with others.
  11. Headshot of Rupert Raj (1994)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 2, 1994
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A black and white headshot of Rupert Raj in a patterned jacket, striped shirt, and tie.
  12. Weekly World News Clippings

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Berger, Joe
    Date: Apr. 26, 1988
    Topics: Asian LGBTQ+ people, Gender affirming surgery
    Description: Clippings of a sensational article about a person in China seeking to undergo gender-affirming surgery.
  13. Hot Flashes: Papers Suppress Mass Arrests of Transsexuals in San Francisco

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Douglas, Angela Lynn
    Date: 1978
    Topics: Transsexual people, Transvestites
    Subject: L.A. STAR, Rupert Raj
    Description: A clipping from the underground tabloid newspaper L.A. STAR with an article about two papers in San Francisco that decided not to report on the arrests of 22 transsexuals and transvestites on June ...
  14. Felon Says He'll Forgo Sex Change

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Huber, Steven W.
    Date: Jul. 23, 1988
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, MtFs, Trans women
    Description: A newspaper article clipping in the Oakland press discussing Raquel Ellington's decision to be transferred to a women's prison due to harassment experienced in men's prisons, as well as the possibi...
  15. Convict Seeks New Life - As a Woman

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Hazle, Maline
    Date: Oct. 2, 1974
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, LGBTQ+ prisoners, MtFs, Transsexual people
    Subject: Carmen Davis, Rupert Raj
    Description: A newspaper article clipping from the San Jose Mercury discussing Carmen Davis's desire to seek gender-affirming surgery after being released from prison.
  16. Support Our Youth Workshop: The Diverse Rainbow of TS Women & Men

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: circa 1998
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Gender identity, Sexual orientation, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism, Transitioning status
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A list of gender identities, transitional statuses, body modifications, sexual orientations, ethnoracial statuses, socioeconomic classifications, and notes on a profile of Rupert Raj.
  17. Papers of Interest to F-M Transsexuals

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Gender Worker
    Date: Jun. 1990
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Phalloplasty, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Gender Worker, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: A compiled list of publications that Raj believes are relevant and helpful for FtMs to read.
  18. Referral List and Papers of Interest for Female to Male Transsexuals

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1990
    Topics: FtMs, LGBTQ+ support groups, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: ANDROS, Gender Consultants, The Adam Society
    Description: A list of resources for FtMs, including support groups and newsletters, papers of interest, email templates for surgeons, and trivia.
  19. List of Counselors Supporting TS Clients

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Gender Worker
    Date: 1990
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender activism, Transsexual people
    Subject: Alice Webb, Rupert Raj, Susan C. Huxford
    Description: A contact list of counselors that work with transsexual patients, many of whom specialize in FtMs. Many of the doctors are listed under the header Canada.
  20. Referral List for Female to Male Transsexuals

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1990
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, LGBTQ+ support groups, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: ANDROS, FTM, Gender Consultants, Rupert Raj, The Adam Society
    Description: A list of resources for FTMs, including support groups and newsletters, resource workers, sex reassignment surgeons, therapists, and counselors. Some pages contain handwritten notes.
  21. Resources List for Female-to-Male Transsexuals

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Gender Worker
    Date: 1990
    Topics: FtMs, LGBTQ+ support groups, Trans men, Transgender activism, Transsexual people
    Subject: Androgyny Unlimited, ANDROS, H. Martin Malin, HBIGDA Standards of Care for Hormonal and Surgical Sex Reassignment of Gender Dysphoric Persons, Lou Sullivan, Rupert Raj
    Description: A list of contacts of people who run support groups for FtMs, and contacts for people working at certain clinics and hospitals, editors of newsletters and magazines, etc. Two pages have handwritten...
  22. Referral List for Female-to-Male Transsexuals

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1990
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, LGBTQ+ support groups, Trans men, Transgender activism, Transsexual people
    Subject: ANDROS, Rose City Gender Center, Rupert Raj, The Adam Society
    Description: A list of resources for FtMs, including support groups and newsletters, surgeons, psychotherapists and peer counselors. The list is organized by type of group, surgery, and country. Handwritten not...
  23. Resource Listing on Female to Male Transsexualism

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1990
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, LGBTQ+ support groups, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: ANDROS, Gender Consultants, Rupert Raj, The Adam Society
    Description: A compilation of resources, written by Rupert Raj for FtMs, including support groups, professional therapy groups, sex reassignment surgeons and peer support resource workers.
  24. Referral List for Female-to-Male Transsexuals

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1990
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender people's writings, Transsexual people
    Subject: ANDROS, Beverley Spires, Dan Riley, F2M, FTM, FTM Forum, Gender Consultants, Gender Dysphoria Trust, H. Martin Malin, Hampton Roads Transgender Support Group, Jean Van Aerle, Lou Sullivan, Mannengroep Nederland, Rupert Raj, The Adam Society, The Twenty Club
    Description: A 2-page list of organizations and their contact information. The organizations are labeled as (Peer) Support Groups/Letters. The second page is titled Resource Listing on Female-To-Male Transsexua...
  25. Email Exchange between Jamie and Rupert Raj (December 1, 1999)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Jamie
    Date: Dec. 1, 1999
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Rupert Raj, The 519
    Description: An email exchange between Jamie and Rupert Raj discussing the peer discussion/support group that Rupert facilitates and that Jamie is a part of. Jamie is discussing his thoughts about the group and...
  26. Support Group for TS Men & TG F-Ms Group Objectives and Calendar

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1999
    Topics: FtMs, LGBTQ+ support groups, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A document that lists the group objectives for the Support Group for TS Men & TG F-Ms, and also has a calendar for the group. The calendar includes meeting times and any other events the group is p...
  27. 10 Most Damaging Myths about Transmen and FTMs (March 20, 1999)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Mar. 20, 1999
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: An email from Rupert Raj containing a comprehensive list of misconceptions regarding trans men and FtM people
  28. MealTrans Support Group for F-M Transsexual Men/F-M Transgendered Women

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1999
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Rupert Raj, The 519
    Description: A document that lays out when and where the support group will take place, and also lists the groups' norms, purpose, expectations, and facilitator: Rupert Raj.
  29. Checklist for Peer Support Group for TS Men and F-Ms

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1999
    Topics: FtMs, Lesbians, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: An overview of the infrastructure Rupert Raj deems necessary in order for the support group he is running to be successful. He outlines factors that contribute to the success of these organizations...
  30. Passing in Public

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1982
    Topics: Crossdressing, FtMs, MtFs, Transsexual people, Voice therapy (Gender)
    Subject: Gender Review, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj, The Transsexual Voice
    Description: A document that has two lists for tips on how to pass for Male-to-Females and Females-to-Males. There are handwritten corrections on some of the tips and at the bottom of the list there is a list o...
  31. Peer Support Group for Transsexual Men, Female-to-Males

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1999
    Topics: FtMs, LGBTQ+ support groups, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Rupert Raj, The 519
    Description: Flyer advertising a peer support group for transsexual men and FtMs. The flyer details when and where the group is taking place, along with a contact number. It also gives a brief description of wh...
  32. Peer-Support Group for Transsexual Men and Female-to-Males

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1999
    Topics: FtMs, LGBTQ+ support groups, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Rupert Raj, The 519
    Description: Flyer advertising a peer support group for transsexual men and FtMs. The flyer details when and where the group is taking place, along with a contact number. It also gives a brief description of wh...
  33. A Proposal for a Discussion Group for Transsexual Men and Female-to-Males

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1999
    Topics: FtMs, LGBTQ+ support groups, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A proposal on the reason a part-time coordinator should be hired to run a discussion group for transsexual men and FtM's. The proposal lays out why the coordinator would be helpful and the responsi...
  34. Preliminary Investigation Towards a Formal Proposal for a Comprehensive Program for the Rehabilitation and Social Integration of Transsexual Inmates and Parolees in Canada

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Feb. 21, 1986
    Topics: FtMs, LGBTQ+ prisoners, MtFs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Elizabeth Fry Society, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: A proposal by Rupert Raj to create a program dedicated to helping transsexual inmates and parolees in Canada. The proposal contains information on which organizations and prisons would participate ...
  35. Biography of Joanna Clark

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Clark, Joanna
    Date: 1988
    Topics: MtFs, Trans women
    Subject: Joanna Clark, Rupert Raj, Sister Mary Elizabeth
    Description: Biography of Joanna Clark (also known as Sister Mary Elizabeth), human services worker and consultant and co-therapist at the Institute for Family's gender dysphoria program.
  36. Gender Worker News Release

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: May 21, 1988
    Topics: LGBTQ+ support groups, Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A Gender Worker news release discussing the dissolution of Metamorphosis due to the resignation of some of their executive board.
  37. Tribute to Sister Mary Elizabeth (1988)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1988
    Topics: MtFs, Trans women
    Subject: Joanna Clark, Rupert Raj, Sister Mary Elizabeth
    Description: A tribute written by Rupert Raj celebrating the life of Sister Mary Elizabeth, formerly known as Joanna Clark. Item contains handwritten editorial corrections.
  38. Tribute to Judith V. Cousins (August, 1988)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Aug. 1988
    Topics: MtFs, Trans women, Transgender artists, Transgender people in the military
    Subject: Gender Networker, Judith V. Cousins, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: A tribute written about the life of Judith V. Cousins, published in the Gender Networker.
  39. Letter from Klaus Kohlmeyer to Rupert Raj (July 19th, 1983)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Kohlmeyer, Klaus
    Date: Jul. 19, 1983
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Elizabeth Fry Society, Klaus Kohlmeyer, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Klaus Kohlmeyer to Rupert Raj accepting Raj's offer to join the Board of Professional Advisors for Metamorphosis.
  40. Photographs of Rupert and Eugene

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 1976
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Photographs showing Rupert Raj and Eugene standing together. A sticky notes that reads "Dec. '76" and "Eugene + Rupert" is attached to the back of the first photo. The last photo shows Raj and Euge...
  41. Photograph of Rupert Raj with Marek

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1975
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Photograph of Rupert Raj and Marek standing together in front of a brick wall. Raj is smoking a cigarette and Marek is holding a bottle.
  42. Photographs of Rupert Raj at Birthday Celebration

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1982
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Two photographs of Rupert Raj celebrating his 30th birthday. In the first photograph, Raj is holding a cake with candles.
  43. Headshot of Rupert Raj (1989)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 21, 1989
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Professional headshot of Rupert Raj in a suit and tie.
  44. Photograph of a Young Rupert Raj

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 1972
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Low angle photograph of Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nick Ghosh) at 20 years old.
  45. Photograph of Rupert Raj Sitting on a Bed

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 1972
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Photograph of Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nick Ghosh) sitting on a bed with different objects, including a stuffed bear and a belt, scattered around him.
  46. Photograph of Rupert Raj Outside

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 1990
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Photograph of Rupert Raj outside on a balncony wearing a shirt and tie.
  47. Childhood Photograph of Rupert Raj with His Brother

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1953
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Photograph of Rupert Raj as a child in blue and his older brother in green overalls.
  48. Letter from Mary-Liz Green to Rupert Raj (February 10, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Green, Mary-Liz
    Date: Feb. 10, 1986
    Topics: LGBTQ+ prisoners, Transgender activism, Transsexual people
    Subject: Elizabeth Fry Society, Mary-Liz Green, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Mary-Liz Green, vice president of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies, to Rupert Raj. Green writes that the association is concerned about the welfare of imprisoned tran...
  49. Letter from Jane Fjeld to Rupert Raj (July 5, 1985)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Fjeld, Jane
    Date: Jul. 5, 1985
    Topics: LGBTQ+ prisoners, MtFs, Trans women
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Jane Fjeld, Director of Policy and Parole Services, to Rupert Raj requesting a meeting to discuss MtFs to better support people who are involved with her program.
  50. Letter from Karen Howe to Rupert Raj (April 1, 1985)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Howe, Karen
    Date: Apr. 1, 1985
    Topics:  
    Subject: Elizabeth Fry Society, Karen Howe, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Karen Howe, coordinator of community programs at the Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston, to Rupert Raj. Howe thanks Raj for traveling to Kingston and speaking with the group.
  51. Letter from Klause Kohlmeyer to Rupert Raj (March 21, 1985)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Kohlmeyer, Klaus
    Date: Mar. 21, 1985
    Topics: FtMs, LGBTQ+ prisoners, MtFs, Transgender activism, Transsexual people
    Subject: Elizabeth Fry Society, Klaus Kohlmeyer, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Klaus Kohlmeyer, the director of the Balaclava Residence/Palore Supervisor at the Elizabeth Fry Society of British Columbia. Kohlmeyer thanks Rupert Raj for the latest issue of Metamorp...
  52. AIDS Informational Pamphlets

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Service Employees International Union
    Date: Feb. 1986
    Topics: HIV/AIDS, Lesbians
    Subject: Rupert Raj, Service Employees International Union
    Description: Informational pamphlets about AIDS and how to reduce the risk of contracting it. Specifically has information for health care workers and information aimed at lesbians.
  53. Letter from Karen Howe to Rupert Raj (October 15, 1984)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Howe, Karen
    Date: Oct. 15, 1984
    Topics:  
    Subject: Elizabeth Fry Society, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Karen Howe, coordinator of Elizabeth Fry Society programs, to Rupert Raj declining his invitation to host the conference and suggesting that it may be feasible to push it until later in...
  54. Letter from Darlene Lawson to the Toronto Department of Community Services (May 31, 1984)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Lawson, Darlene
    Date: May 31, 1984
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Darlene Lawson, Elizabeth Fry Society, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter in which Darlene Lawson of the Toronto Elizabeth Fry Society writes to the Toronto Department of Community Services, Policy and Planning Division in support of Metamorphosis receiving a gran...
  55. Legal Aspects of Transsexualism

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Clark, Joanna
    Date: 1980 to 1989
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Health care for LGBTQ+ people, Hormone therapy (Gender), Transsexualism
    Description: A document listing medical standards and principles relating to transsexualism.
  56. Collection of Six Poems

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Wells, Steven
    Date: 1982
    Topics: Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Steven Wells
    Description: Six poems written by Steve Wells entitled "Third Son," "Those Among Us," "Angel," "Surrealistic Angel," "Surfacing When," and "Son of None."
  57. Metamorphosis Handbook from Patricia Fisher

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Metamorphosis
    Date: 1980 to 1989
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transsexual people, Transsexuality, Transvestites
    Subject: Chris Ross, Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, Judy Dupuis, Metamorphosis, Micheline Johnson, Michelle Townsend, Patricia Fisher, Rupert Raj
    Description: Metamorphosis handbook providing resources and information about transsexualism, including a sex orientation scale, Metamorphosis brochure, and memorandum from Judy Van Maasdam.
  58. Metamorphosis Resource List

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Metamorphosis
    Date: Jul. 1987
    Topics: Counseling, LGBTQ+ support groups, Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A list of professional consultants, transsexual/transvestite support groups, counseling services, and other informational and educational resources compiled by Metamorphosis.
  59. Metamorphosis Inc. Bibliography

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1980 to 1989
    Topics:  
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Metamorphosis bibliography organized into the following sections: Medical References, Glossary, Information on Female-to-Male Transsexualism, and Information on Male-to-Female Transsexualism.
  60. Flyer for a Tour de Force with Donna Marie Wayde

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Wayde, Donna Marie
    Date: 1978
    Topics:  
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: An erotic drawing depicting two figures in lingerie holding each other under the title "Erotic Imagery on Transsexual Themes." On the bottom of the flyer is the info regarding the artist and where ...
  61. Resume for Ariadne Kane

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1978
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A resume for Ariadne Kane, discussing her academic achievements and advertising her services for seminars, lectures, or other teaching positions. The flyer specifically notes that Kane holds lectur...
  62. Issue No. 2 of Gender Review

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1978
    Topics: FtMs, MtFs, Transgender activism
    Subject: Gender Review, Rupert Raj
    Description: An issue of Gender Review discussing multiple topics, including the continuation of transsexual oppression, tributes to notable figures in the transgender community, Ontario bills to be passed, and...
  63. Issue No. 3 of Gender Review

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1978
    Topics: Anti-transgender discrimination, FtMs, MtFs, Parents of transgender people, Transgender activism
    Subject: Association for Transsexuals of Quebec, Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Inge Stephens, International Alliance for Male Feminism (IAMF), Rupert Raj
    Description: An issue of Gender Review discussing multiple topics, including oppression in the transgender community, Igne Stephen's achievements, and tributes to people in the community, and more. There is als...
  64. The FACTual Newsletter No. 1

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 1978
    Topics: Discrimination in employment, Gender affirming surgery, Hermaphrodites, Intersex, Phalloplasty, Sex discrimination, Stand-to-Pee devices, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Association for Transsexuals of Quebec, Calgary Canadian Human Rights Commission, Charles L. Ihlenfeld, Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Harry Benjamin, Inge Stephens, John Money, Mario Martino, Rupert Raj
    Description: The first issue of the Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT). Topics include: discrimination lawsuits in employment, thank you's to doctors and professionals doing work wit...
  65. Confide Advertisement

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1978
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Confide, Rupert Raj
    Description: Leaflet for the counseling service Confide, that states they do TS/TV counseling, both in private or for groups. They also add that they do referral counseling and newsletter speaking/writing.
  66. Business Card for FACT

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1978
    Topics:  
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Rupert Raj
    Description: A business card listing what services Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals offer.
  67. FACT Toronto News Release: "Susan, Our 'Sweetheart'"

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 14, 1986
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Human Achievement and Outreach Institute, Janus Information Facility, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj, Susan Huxford, TS Counseling, Window To The World Services (WTTW)
    Description: Fact Toronto News Release "Susan, Our 'Sweetheart'" which discusses a celebration of Miss Susan C. Huxford, Executive Director of FACT. Includes list of gifts she received and from whom.
  68. The Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals Recommended Constitution

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 14, 1987
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Gender Review, Rupert Raj
    Description: The constitution for The Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals which outlines the scope and purpose of the group as well as the responsibilities for each of the leadership posisti...
  69. Toronto TS Group Meeting Agenda

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 8, 1986
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj, Toronto TS Group
    Description: Document showing a meeting from the Toronto TS Group that Rupert and Michelle co-chaired. They plan to start anew with their jurisdiction and have 28 people in attendance. On the second sheet are h...
  70. Federation of American and Canadian Transsexuals (FACT) Organization Information Packet

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1986
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Federation of American and Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Gender Identity Center of Colorado, Inc., Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj, The Network, Tiffany Club, XX (Twenty) Club
    Description: An information sheet about the Federation of American and Canadian Transsexuals (FACT). The packet details what is FACT, how one joins, how it is organized, the aims of FACT, and membership services.
  71. Letters from Rupert Raj to Government Officials (June 12, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Jun. 12, 1986
    Topics: Anti-discrimination law, Transgender activism, Transgender rights, Transsexual people
    Subject: Civil Rights Act, Evelyn Gigantes, Greg Lawrence, Mark Rees v. United Kingdom, Ontario Human Rights Code, Rupert Raj, Sven Robinson
    Description: A letter from Rupert Raj to Svend Robinson, M.P. and another to Evelyn Gigantes, thanking them for their responses to his request to include "transsexualism" as a gender category in anti-discrimina...
  72. Transsexual Oppression: Medical, Legal, and Social

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1978 to 1986
    Topics: Anti-transgender discrimination, FtMs, Legal name change, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: An essay from Rupert Raj detailing the different types of oppression transgender people face in medical, legal, and social areas.
  73. List of Discount Titles for Alternative Lifestyles

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1978
    Topics:  
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Rupert Raj
    Description: An advertisement listing books that members of FACT can get at a discounted price.
  74. Letter from Evelyn Gigantes to Rupert Raj (August 27, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Gigantes, Evelyn
    Date: Aug. 27, 1986
    Topics: Anti-discrimination law, Legal name change, Transgender activism
    Subject: Evelyn Gigantes, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Evelyn Gigantes to Rupert Raj, updating Raj on the status of Bill 7 (Equity Rights). Gigantes also shares details about the legal name change process for transsexual individuals.
  75. What Is Transsexuality

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Harbinger Community Services
    Date: 1972
    Topics: Transsexuality
    Subject: Association of Canadian Transsexuals (ACT), Harbinger Community Services, Rupert Raj
    Description: A Harbinger Community Services brochure explaining transsexuality.
  76. Letter from Miss L. Belgrave to Rupert Raj (August 12, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Belgrave, L.
    Date: Aug. 12, 1985
    Topics: Legal name change, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from L. Belgrave replying to Rupert Raj on updates regarding the policy for changing a name and gender on driver's licenses for transgender people. She explains that the driver can only chan...
  77. Letter from Evelyn Gigantes (January 22, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Gigantes, Evelyn
    Date: Jan. 22, 1986
    Topics: Anti-discrimination law, Sexual offenses laws
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Evelyn Gigantes asking friends and associates to appear in a public hearing for Bill 7 (Equality Rights) at the Legislature's Standing Committee on Justice. Gigantes wants to amend Bill...
  78. FACTual News, Volume 1, Number 3

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: FACTual News
    Date: Mar. 1986
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: FACTual News, Gender Review, Rupert Raj
    Description: Volume 1, Number 3 of Factual News introducing their purpose and presenting their new application form.
  79. On Transsexualism

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Apr. 1973
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transsexual people
    Subject: Go Info, Rupert Raj
    Description: An article written by Rupert Raj in Go Info discussing transsexual identity and gender-affirming medical care.
  80. Collection of Writings and Photos on the "Be All You Want To Be" Weekend

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Prince, Virginia, Allen, Kathy Jo, Massey, Debbie, Martin, Tracey Ann, Kingsbury, Michelle, Scott, Terri
    Date: 1988
    Topics: Crossdressing, Transgender activism, Transgender people's writings, Transvestites
    Subject: Be All You Want to Be, Hoes and Heels, Louise Lawrence, Rupert Raj, Transvestia, Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self, Virginia Prince
    Description: Collection of speeches, writings, and some photographs from and about the "Be All You Want to Be" conference. Virginia Prince gives detailed life history and personal opinions on gender and sex. Ma...
  81. Contract from the Foundation of American and Canadian Transsexuals

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 14, 1985 to Aug. 8, 1985
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Contract made between the Federation of American and Canadian Transsexuals and a Chapter of FACT Toronto detailing membership criteria and what is expected of everyone involved. It's signed by the ...
  82. A Brief History of FACT

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1985
    Topics: Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), GenderServe, Rupert Raj, Susan Huxford, Vicki Bellfeuille
    Description: An article from Gender Serve about how the Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT) was founded and the possible future of the organization.
  83. Application Form for FACT-TORONTO

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1985
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Rupert Raj
    Description: FACT Toronto membership application form. Includes options for types of membership.
  84. Letter from David Combrie (September 12, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Crombie, David
    Date: Sep. 12, 1986
    Topics: Legal name change, Transgender people
    Subject: Federation of American and Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from David Combrie in response to a letter from FACT on behalf of a member. The letter provides information about the laws around name changes on Canadian passports.
  85. Letter from Patricia Thomson to Joan Bridgman (December 4, 1985)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Thomson, Patricia
    Date: Dec. 4, 1985
    Topics: Anti-discrimination law, Legal name change, Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Federation of American and Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Joan Bridgman, Patricia Thomson, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Patricia Thomson to Joan Bridgman talking about the Change of Name Act, some of the issues that Thomson forsees with the Act and the ways that it might not serve the transgender populat...
  86. Letter from William Wrye to Rupert Raj (June 18, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Wrye, William
    Date: Jun. 18, 1986
    Topics: Anti-discrimination law
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A letter from William Wrye responding to Rupert Raj asking about protections against discrimination for transgender people.
  87. Letters to Rupert Raj about Legal Name Changes (1982, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Johnson, Beverley, Fulton, Ed
    Date: Apr. 21, 1982
    Topics: Gender markers, Legal name change
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letters from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communication on legal name changes.
  88. Letter from Rupert Raj to the Ontario Human Rights Commission (April 14, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Apr. 14, 1986
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to the Ontario Human RIghts Comission to ask that the Comission include transsexualism as a prohibited ground of discrimination. He also encloses materials regarding this cla...
  89. Letters from Rupert Raj to the Ontario Minister of Labor and to the Department of External Affairs (1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: May 22, 1986
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Two letters from Rupert Raj to the Ontario Minister of Labor and to the Department of External Affairs concerning trans rights issues. The first letter to the Minister of Labor calls for the additi...
  90. Letter from Rupert Raj to Minister Fulton (May 22, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: May 22, 1986
    Topics: Legal name change
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Rupert Raj asking the Minister of Transporation and Communications to consider waiving the requirment for a court order being necessary when changing one's name.
  91. Correspondence between Rupert Raj and Various Government Agencies (1985, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Belgrave, L., Robinson, Svend, Gigantes, Evelyn, James, A. R., Lawerence, Greg, Crombie, David
    Date: Aug. 12, 1985
    Topics: Legal name change, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letters from various government agencies about laws involving name changes and insurance.
  92. Clippings from Transsexuals in Prison

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1983
    Topics: LGBTQ+ prisoners, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj, Transsexuals in Prison
    Description: A clipping from an issue of Transsexuals in Prison about prisoners experience being transgender.
  93. Letters from Medical Organizations to Rupert Raj (1984, 985)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Kohlmeyer, Klaus, Howe, Karen, Fjeld, Jane, Lawson, Darlene
    Date: May 31, 1984
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Transgender activism
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letters between the Metamorphosis and other health organizations regarding details on transgender patients and couseling on gender reassignment surgeries.
  94. Letter from Various Individuals Regarding Transsexuals in Prison to Rupert Raj (1983, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Kohlmeyer, Klaus, Green, Mary-Liz, Williams, J.D., Koehler, Marlene, Howe, Karen
    Date: Jun. 7, 1983
    Topics: LGBTQ+ prisoners, Transgender activism
    Subject: J.D. Williams, Karen Howe, Klaus Kohlmeyer, Marlene Koehler, Mary-Liz Green, Rupert Raj
    Description: Correspondence between Rupert Raj and Klaus Kohlmeyer, Director of the Balaclava Residence, Mary-Liz Green, Vice President of the Chairperson Social Action and Issues Committee, J.D Williams, Regio...
  95. Gender Networker Updates (1988-1989)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Jan. 1989
    Topics: FtMs, Gender dysphoria, MtFs
    Subject: Gender Networker, Gender Worker, Rupert Raj
    Description: A letter from Rupert Raj to subscribers letting them know that the Gender Networker ceased publication in January 1989, and a timeline of publications and events from 1988-1989.
  96. Letter from Ben Hoffman to Rupert Raj (June 3, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Hoffman, Ben
    Date: Jun. 3, 1986
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Transgender activism
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Ben Hoffman thanking Rupert for corresponding with him. He mentions that he forwarded a copy of his program proposal to his accoviates that have mentioned support for it.
  97. Letter from Vanessa D. Meriweather (November 11, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Meriwether, Vanessa
    Date: Nov. 11, 1986
    Topics: LGBTQ+ prisoners, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj, Transsexuals in Prison
    Description: Letter from Vanessa D. Meriweather about the Transsexuals in Prison newsletter.
  98. Rupert Raj's Correspondence Regarding Transsexuals in Prison (1986-1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert, Williamson, Lois, Williams III, McCollough, Kastner, D. C.
    Date: 1986
    Topics: LGBTQ+ prisoners, Transgender activism
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj, Transsexuals in Prison
    Description: A letter from Lois Williamson, executive director of the Elizabeth Fry Society, responding to Rupert Raj that their staff are not qualified to meet the needs of transsexual clients. A letter from R...
  99. Letter and Petition from Rupert Raj on Behalf of A.C.T.

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1976
    Topics: Health care for LGBTQ+ people, Transgender activism
    Subject: Anke A. Ehrhardt, Elizabeth McCauley, Heino F. L. Meyer-Bahlburg, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter and petition from Rupert Raj (formerly Nicholas Gosh) on behalf of the Association for Canadian Transsexuals asking for changes in medical insurance coverage in the US.
  100. Letters to Rupert Raj from Physicians (1973-1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Armstrong, R.A., Hanker, Fred O., Dushoff, Ira M., Packman, Paul M., Laidlaw, Robert W., Firth, S. T., Zitrin, Aurthur
    Date: 1973
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letters to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicolas Ghosh) from various North American physicians expressing support for and discussing the a petition Rupert was endorsing that would include sex reass...