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  1. A Letter from Rupert Raj to MtF Transsexuals (1979)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1979
    Topics: FtMs, MtFs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Trans women, Transgender activism
    Description: Rupert Raj addresses MtFs transsexuals in a letter titled "You're Beautiful," acknowledging the community's struggles, emphasizing that he cares, and offering his counseling services.
  2. A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera and Lee Brewster at a 1971 Demonstration in Albany

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator: Davies, Diana
    Date: Mar. 14, 1971
    Topics: Drag queens, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ civil rights, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transgender activism, Venezuelan Americans
    Subject: Lee Brewster, Street Transvestites for Gay Power, Sylvia Rivera
    Description: A photograph Sylvia Rivera (right) and Lee Brewster (left) at the March 14th, 1971 demonstration in Albany, New York.
  3. Ariadne Kane Speaks of the Transsexual Experience

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections
    Creator: SB, Kane, Ariadne
    Date: Jan. 31, 1976
    Topics: Drag queens, Feminism, Gay community, Gender affirming surgery, Gender identity, Interviews, Police harassment, Sex (Body), Transgender activism, Transgender community, Transgender people, Transvestites
    Subject: Ariadne Kane, Cycle Sluts, Divine, Fantasia Fair, Gay Community News, New England Conference on Alternate Sex and Gender Lifestyles, Skag Drag
    Description: An interview with Ariadne Kane, a self described transgenderist who organized events and conferences for the transgender and transvestite communities. Originally published on pages 10 and 11 of vol...
  4. 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.
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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.
  8. Letter from Angelo Tornabene to Friends (1974)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Tornabene, Angelo
    Date: 1974
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Angelo Tornabene, Mario Martino, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Angelo Tornabene to possible phalloplasty patients regarding info on what the surgery looks like and easing fears that may be lingering about it.
  9. Letter from Betty Steiner to Rupert Raj (April 27, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Steiner, Betty W.
    Date: Apr. 27, 1978
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Gender Identity Clinic, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Betty Steiner to Rupert Raj expressing interest in Raj's "Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals," (F.A.C.T).
  10. Letter from Betty W. Steiner to Rupert Raj (May 15, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Steiner, Betty W.
    Date: May 15, 1978
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Gender Identity Clinic, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Betty W. Steiner, chairman of the Clarke Institute's Gender Identity Clinic, to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicholas Ghosh). Steiner is unclear about the aims and objectives of Raj's ...
  11. Letter from D.A. Geekie to Rupert Raj (May 20, 1977)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Geekie, D.A.
    Date: May 20, 1977
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from D.A. Geekie to Rupert Raj saying that the Canadian Medical Association hasn't taken an official position on sex reassignment.
  12. Letter from Dr. Angelo (Mario) Tornabene to Rupert Raj (July 15, 1972)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Tornabene, Angelo
    Date: Jul. 15, 1972
    Topics: Bottom surgery, FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Tony to Rupert Raj, talking about the details of phalloplasty and the bottom surgery process, as well as letting him know the associated risks and costs.
  13. Letter from Dr. Angelo Tornabene to Rupert Raj (November 4, 1977)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Tornabene, Angelo
    Date: Nov. 4, 1977
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Phalloplasty, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Angelo Tornabene, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Tony (Mario Martino) to Rupert Raj, discussing some life updates as well as updates on the accessibility of his book, Emergence: A Transsexual Autobiography.
  14. Letter from Dr. Angelo Tornabene to Rupert Raj (Septemeber 22, 1972)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Tornabene, Angelo
    Date: Sep. 22, 1972
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Phalloplasty, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Angelo Tornabene, Mario Martino, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Angelo Tornabene (Mario Martino) to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicholas Ghosh), in which Tornabene reports on his recent trips to California and Florida. He provides information on h...
  15. Letter from Fred Bitterfield to Angelo Tornabene (March 22, 1974)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Bitterfield, Fred
    Date: Mar. 22, 1974
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Angelo Tornabene, Fred Bitterfield, Mario Martino, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Fred Bitterfield to Angelo Tornabene (Mario Martino), in which Bitterfield provides a list of companies that provide medical and life insurance and will consider applications from trans...
  16. Letter from James W.F. Bain to Rupert Raj (August 10, 1973)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Bain, James W. F.
    Date: Aug. 10, 1973
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from James W.F. Bain to Rupert Raj discussing sex reassignment surgery and encouraging him to speak to Dr. Wayne Helmer for more information.
  17. Letter from John A. Lamont to Rupert Raj (October 4, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Lamont, John A.
    Date: Oct. 4, 1978
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Transgender activism
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from John A. Lamont to Rupert Raj stating that the McMaster University Medical Center does not have a specific gender identity clinic, but has provided follow-up care for patients who receiv...
  18. Letter from John Prowett to Rupert Raj (July 9, 1973)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 9, 1973
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from John Prowett to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nick Ghosh) discussing Rupert's article in "Go Info" on transsexualism. Prowett also mentions that he is the director of the Transsexual, T...
  19. Letter from Judith Godfrey to Rupert Raj (January 9, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Godfrey, Judith
    Date: Jan. 9, 1978
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Judith Godfrey, coordinator at the Gender Identity Clinic, to Rupert Raj detailing the criteria required for gender-affirming surgery.
  20. Letter from Michael A. Smith to Rupert Raj (October 24, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Smith, Michael A.
    Date: Oct. 24, 1978
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Michael Smith, Rebirth, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Michael A. Smith to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicholas Ghosh), who provides updates on the organization Rebirth and attaches a copy of the most recent newsletter, requirement sheet,...
  21. Letter from Paul A. Walker to Rupert Raj (August 20, 1979)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Walker, Paul A.
    Date: Aug. 20, 1979
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Paul A. Walker to Rupert Raj providing copies of an informational pamphlet on transgender people for Law Enforcement Officers and providing a list of gender clinics in Canada.
  22. Letter from Rupert Raj to Science Today (January 15, 1979)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Jan. 15, 1979
    Topics: South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter to Science Today from Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicholas C. Ghosh), requesting a reprint of several articles.
  23. Letter to University of Toronto MSW Admissions from Angelo Tornabene (January 30, 1979)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Tornabene, Angelo
    Date: Jan. 30, 1979
    Topics: FtMs, Social work education, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Gender Review, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Angelo Tornabene to the University of Toronto MSW Admissions Department recommending the admission of Rupert Raj (referenced here as Nicholas C. Ghosh). He describes Raj's involvement i...
  24. 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...
  25. NYC Gay Pride

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator: The Gay Liberator
    Date: Aug. 1, 1973
    Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gay activism, Gay pride, Gay pride parades, Heterosexual women, Latino/a/x transgender people, Lesbian activism, Lesbian feminism, Lesbian pride, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ events, Stonewall riots, Transgender activism, Transvestites
    Subject: Arthur Bell, Bette Midler, Craig Rodwell, Jean O'Leary, Lee Brewster, Oscar Wilde Book Shops, Queens Liberation Front, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera, The Village Voice, Vito Russo
    Description: Clipping from page 5 of The Gay Liberator, issue 29, published August 1, 1973.