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  1. Photographs of Rupert Raj Outside of a Home

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: (1) Photograph of Rupert Raj in profile sitting outside. (2) Photograph of Rupert Raj standing on a lawn with a fence behind him.

  2. Photograph of Rupert Raj in a Suit

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A photograph of Rupert Raj wearing a striped suit and tie.

  3. Photograph of Rupert Raj in Profile

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Photograph of Rupert Raj's side profile in front of a doorway.

  4. Photo of Rupert Raj with Another Person

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Photograph of Rupert Raj wearing a shirt, tie, and leather jacket standing next to someone wearing pink. They are both holding drinks.

  5. 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.

  6. Photographs of Rupert Raj Wearing a Suit

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Photographs of Rupert Raj as a teenager wearing a suit and a tie, and grinning.

  7. Photograph of Rupert Raj at First Communion

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Photograph of Rupert Raj wearing a white dress at his first communion.

  8. Childhood Photograph of Rupert Raj and Siblings

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Photograph of Rupert Raj with his siblings as children.

  9. Childhood Photograph of Rupert Raj and Family

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Family photo of Rupert Raj with his parents and his older sibling.

  10. 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.

  11. School Photographs of Rupert Raj

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Two four by four grids of Rupert Raj's school pictures.

  12. 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...

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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...

  16. 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.

  17. Membership Application for F.A.C.T.

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT)
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Androgyny, Transgender community, Transsexual people
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Rupert Raj
    Description: A membership application and interview sheet for the Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (F.A.C.T.). Also includes an article affixed to the interview sheet to provide a better ...

  18. Lesbians and AIDS: What's the Connection?

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: HIV/AIDS, Lesbians
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Pamphlet detailing safe sex practices for lesbians at risk and listing suggestions on how to support someone who has been diagnosed with AIDS.

  19. Majority of Canadians Favour Protection for Gay Minority

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Anti-discrimination law
    Subject: Rupert Raj, Toronto's Gay Community Appeal
    Description: Article about recent national Gallup Poll conductued in Canada about whether or not discrimination on the grounds of sexuat orientauon should be illegal. The article breaks down the results.

  20. The Prohibited Grounds of Dissmisal in Employment

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics:  
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Chart with list of attribitues that can not be used to justify dismissing someone from their job.

  21. Information about the Federation of American and Canadian Transsexuals (FACT)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Federation of American and Canadian Transsexuals
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender community, Transsexual people
    Subject: Federation of American and Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Rupert Raj
    Description: Pamphlet and documents detailing what the Federation of American and Canadian Transsexuals (FACT) is, who may join, how it is organized, the objectives, what services are offered, what types of mem...

  22. 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...

  23. 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...

  24. 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.

  25. 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."

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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 ...

  30. 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...

  31. 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...

  32. 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...

  33. 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...

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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...

  38. 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...

  39. 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.

  40. 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...

  41. Transsexual Rights - An Outsiders View

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Human rights, Transgender rights, Transsexuality
    Subject: Mark Rees, Rupert Raj, Self Help Association for Transsexuals (SHAFT)
    Description: A short essay written in response to the Mark Reese case in support of transsexual rights.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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...

  47. 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...

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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...

  51. 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 ...

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. Tennessee Vals Christmas Banquet 1998

     
    Collection: Informational and Event Brochures
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: Tennessee Vals
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Transgender community
    Subject: Dallas Denny, Marisa Richmond, Tennessee Vals
    Description: A program for the 1998 Tennessee Vals Christmas Banquet at which Dallas Denny was the keynote speaker.

  55. Counseling Professionals' Workshop on Gender Identity Issues

     
    Collection: Informational and Event Brochures
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: Southern Comfort Conference, American Gender Institute
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Counseling, Gender affirming surgery, Gender dysphoria, Gender identity, Transgender children, Transgender families, Transitioning (Gender)
    Subject: A. Evan Eyler, American Gender Institute, Dallas Denny, Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, Jack Boyan, Janice Heckler, Joan Boonin, Reverend Erin Swenson, Sandra Cole, Sandra Samons, Sarah E. Herbert, Tarynn Witten, Virginia Erhardt
    Description: An informational booklet for the Counseling Professionals' Workshop on Gender Identity Issues in 1998. The booklet contains a schedule of events with descriptions and staff biographies.

  56. Announcement and Forms from the Ontario Human Rights Commission

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Smith, George, Anand, Raj, Donald, Christine
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Anti-discrimination law, Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Announcement from the Ontario Human Rights Commission detailing the addition of "sexual orientation" to its laws, making it illegal to dsicrimnate against people based on their sexual orientation. ...

  57. 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.

  58. 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...

  59. 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.

  60. 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.

  61. 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...

  62. 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...

  63. 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.

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

  66. 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.

  67. 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...

  68. Jude Patton's Business Cards

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Patton, Jude
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Mental health care for LGBTQ+ people
    Subject: Jude Patton, Rupert Raj
    Description: Jude Patton's buisness cards. Patton was a certified physican's assistant, and a marriage, family, and child counselor.

  69. 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.

  70. 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.

  71. 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.

  72. 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...

  73. 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.

  74. Temple University Speech/Language and Hearing Center Resource

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Temple University Speech/Language and Hearing Center
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A resource from Temple University's Speech/Language and Hearing Center that provides voice training to individuals who request it.

  75. 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...

  76. 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.

  77. 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.

  78. Letters from Dr. W. L. Helmer to Rupert Raj (1973, 1975)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Helmer, W. L.
    Date: Aug. 2, 1973
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letters from Dr. W. L. Helmer to Rupert Raj (formerly Nicholas Gosh) about gender affirming surgery, as well as answering quetions about the legal aspects of getting insurance coverage for gender a...

  79. Letters from the Alberta Health Care Insurance Commission and the Manitoba Health Service Comission to Rupert Raj (1977, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: McKenzie, J., Follett, A. V.
    Date: Nov. 3, 1977
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Transgender people
    Subject: A. V. Follett, J. McKenzie, Rupert Raj
    Description: The Alberta Health Care Insurance and the Manitoba Health Service Commission respond to Rupert Raj's inquiries regarding coverage for sex reassignment surgeries.

  80. Letters Adressed to Rupert Raj (1975-1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Maheu, Robert, Porter, Thomas, Fodil, O. C., Verhesen, P., Sprague, R. P. H., Baergen, E. H., Clark, Robert F., Balla, Joyce, Duncan, T. F., Burge, J. L. F., Patrick, M. C., Brown, A. W., Nanson, G. L., Moores, R. C., Hare, J. G., Patchett, G. C.
    Date: 1975
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: All letters in this collection are addressed to Rupert Raj from different medical associations and professionals respondings to his letters and inquires about gender-affirming surgeries.

  81. Letter from Thomas Porter to Rupert Raj (August 15, 1973)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Porter, Thomas
    Date: Aug. 15, 1973
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj, Thomas Porter
    Description: Letter from Thomas Porter, General Secretary of the Ontario Medical Center, answering a list of questions asked by Rupert Raj.

  82. Xmas Letter December 2000

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Wicker, Randy
    Date: Dec. 2000
    Topics: Black transgender people, Cloning, Gay men, LGBTQ+ unhoused people, Substance use in LGBTQ+ communities, Trans women, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, Randy Wicker, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting
    Description: The 2000 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker. Wicker explains that Sylvia Rivera has become his best friend and is helping to keep business afloat, a...

  83. 1996 Xmas Letter

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Wicker, Randy
    Date: Dec. 25, 1996
    Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Gay men, LGBTQ+ unhoused youth, Sex work, Trans women, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, Ivan Valentin, Jack Nichols, Mother's March Against AIDS, Norma Johnson, Randy Wicker, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting
    Description: The 1996 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, in which he provides updates on his life and business, the household, and close friends. In this letter...

  84. Letter from Dr. J. W. Davidson to Rupert Raj (May 20, 1977)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: May 20, 1977
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people
    Subject: Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Rupert Raj
    Description: A letter from Dr. J. W. Davidson providing Rupert Raj with resources for bottom surgery.

  85. Gender Consultants Waiver and Questionnaire

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: circa 1988
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transsexual people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A waiver to be signed by clients of Gender Consultants, promising to keep information about healthcare providers private, as well a questionnaire for general information about the client.

  86. 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.

  87. Letter from Rupert Raj to Dr. Morton Schulman (April 7, 1975)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 7, 1975
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Description: Letter to Dr. Morton Schulman on behalf of the Transsexual Association of Ontario informing him of the vital need for - to be included in healthcare coverage.

  88. Gender Worker News Release

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1988
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism, Transgender people's writings
    Description: Rupert Raj writes that the MMRF has been dissolved but that similar services will instead be found in the newsletter "Gender Worker." He also says where and how Metamorphosis can still be bought an...

  89. Introduction to Christine Jorgensen and Tributes to Sister Mary Elizabeth and Dr. John Money

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1988
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen, International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Rupert Raj
    Description: Biographies and highlights for IFGE Guest-of-Honor Christine Jorgensen, Sister Mary Elizabeth, and Dr. John Money.

  90. Editor's Version: Gender Networker Vol. 1 No. 2

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Aug. 1988
    Topics: FtMs, Gender dysphoria, MtFs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Gender Networker, Rupert Raj
    Description: The Gender Networker from August 1988 containing a compilation of multiple book reviews and recommendations, all relating to transgender and queer identities. This version contains handwritten edit...

  91. Rupert Raj's Curriculum Vitae

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1987
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Description: Rupert Raj's curriculum vitae, circa 1987.

  92. Announcement of Dissolution of the Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: May 21, 1988
    Topics: Transsexual people
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: An announcement reporting the dissolution of the the Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF). Raj discusses the future of MMRF assets and his projects associated with MMRF.

  93. Document of Rupert Raj's Professional Qualifications and a Metamorphosis Confidential Contacts Signup Sheet

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1988
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Document describing the professional qualifications of Rupert Raj, detailing his education and his experiences within the gender worker world. Additionally, there is a signup sheet for the Metamorp...

  94. Series of Letters to Editors and Purchasers of the Gender Networker (1990)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1990
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Gender Consultants, Gender Networker, Rupert Raj
    Description: Series of letters from Rupert Raj to editors and purchasers concerning the close of Gender NetWorker.

  95. Gender Worker Award Criteria

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1990
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Gender Worker, Rupert Raj
    Description: A list of criteria written by Rupert Raj to be selected for the Gender Worker Award plaque from his organization Gender Worker.

  96. Releases about "Gender Networker" Changing to "Gender Consultants"

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1988 to 1990
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Gender Consultants, Gender Networker, Michelle Gauthier, Rupert Raj
    Description: Set of releases about Gender Networker changing its name to Gender Consultants and Michelle Gauthier joining Rupert Raj as a partner.

  97. Gender Worker Resources List

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1988
    Topics: FtMs, Transgender activism
    Subject: Gender Networker, Rupert Raj
    Description: A resources list compiled by Gender Worker.

  98. Rupert Raj's Criteria for Professional Status as a Counsellor/Educator

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1988
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Transgender activism
    Subject: Gender Worker, Rupert Raj
    Description: Criteria created by Rupert Raj to determine if someone should qualify for professional status as a counselor or educator for people with or about gender dysphoria.

  99. How I Felt When Dad Became a Woman

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Morris, Mark
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: MtFs, Trans women, Transgender parents, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: An article by an individual whose parent came out as a transgender woman.

  100. Tempest in a Chamberpot: a Social Science Perspective

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1988
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender people's writings
    Description: An article written by Rupert Raj, in which he weighs in on the "bathroom issue" surrounding which bathrooms trans people can use, approaching the issue from a social science perspective.