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  1. 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. ...
  2. Letter from Dallas Denny to Rupert Raj (May 23, 1994)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Denny, Dallas
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: AEGIS, Chrysalis Quarterly, Dallas Denny, Qwer Quarterly, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Dallas Denny to Rupert Raj thanking him for sending a copy of Qwer Quarterly, and updating Raj on the development of an all-FtM issue of Chrysalis Quarterly.
  3. Letter from Deborah H. Feinbloom to Rupert Raj

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Feinbloom, Deborah H.
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs
    Subject: Carol Steinman, Deborah Feinbloom, Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Gender Identity Services in Boston, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Deborah H. Feinbloom referring Rupert Raj to look into the Gender Identity Service organization in Boston for referrals in the area. Feinbloom also declines to be on the board of Raj's ...
  4. Letter from Dr. Betty Steiner to Abram Szpirglas (January 12, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Steiner, Betty W.
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, MtFs, Trans women
    Subject: Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Rupert Raj
    Description: Notes and correspondence from a psychiatric consultation given by Dr. Betty Steiner of the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry.
  5. Letter from Dr. Tom Mazur to Rupert Raj

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Mazur, Tom
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, MtFs, Transgender activism, Transgender newsletters, Transgender people
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Dr. Tom Mazur, Director of Psychoendocrinlogy at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo, accepting Rupert Raj's invitation to join the Metamorphosis Board of Professional Advisors.
  6. Letter from Elaine Barrie to Rupert Raj

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Barrie, Elaine
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, MtFs, Transgender people
    Description: Letter from Elaine Barrie to Rupert Raj, in which Elaine sends a poem for consideration. Elaine also inquires generally about Rupert Raj's identity and asks about the transsexual scene in Toronto.
  7. Letter from Klaus Kohlmeyer to Rupert Raj

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Kohlmeyer, Klaus
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Balaclava Residence, Elizabeth Fry Society, Klaus Kohlmeyer, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Klaus Kohlmeyer to Rupert Raj stating that the Elizabeth Fry Society will continue working with transsexuals and welcomes any relevant resources or information.
  8. Letter from Rupert Raj to Phoebe Smith

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men
    Subject: Gender Worker, Phoebe Smith, Rupert Raj, The TS Voice
    Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Phoebe Smith congratulating Smith on recieving a "Gender Worker Award," plaque. Raj also provides a response to a letter printed in the last issue of The TS Voice.
  9. Letter from Timothy Blaeser to Rupert Raj

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Blaeser, Timothy
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Timothy Blaeser, research assistant at the University of Minnesota requesting permission to include Raj's journal in the university library.
  10. Letters to the Editor from Rupert Raj and His Sister

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Crossdressers, FtMs, Gender dysphoria
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letters to the Editor from Rupert Raj and his sister in repsonse to "Altered States" by Ian Brown. Rupert's response critizises the article, saying it was sensationalized and the reporting was irre...
  11. Open Letter from Rupert Raj

     
    Collection: Lou Sullivan Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, Psychology, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Surveys, Trans men
    Description: Received by Lou Sullivan
  12. Questionnaire from Rupert Raj

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: LGBTQ+ prisoners, Transgender activism
    Subject: Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Gender Identity Clinic of New England (GICNE), Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj, Transgender organizations
    Description: Questionnaire from Rupert Raj requesting information on an organization's structure, and about TS convicts and ex-convicts.
  13. Letter from Reed Erickson (October 12, 1971)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Erickson, Reed
    Date: Oct. 12, 1971
    Topics: Transsexual people
    Subject: Erickson Educational Foundation, Reed Erickson, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Reed Erickson regarding setting up channels of communication for individuals who are transsexual, and explaining the goals of the Erickson Educational Foundation.
  14. Letter from Joan Hollobon to Rupert Raj (April 10, 1972)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Hollobon, Joan
    Date: Apr. 10, 1972
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Joan Hollobon informing Rupert Raj about various institutions providing gender affirming surgery.
  15. Letter from T.M. Toulston to Rupert Raj (April 19, 1972)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Roulston, T.M.
    Date: Apr. 19, 1972
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from T.M. Toulston regarding health insurance-related inquiries from Rupert Raj. Toulston directs Raj to the Manitoba Health Services Insurance Corporation for further questions.
  16. Letter from Judy Jennings to Rupert Raj (August 7, 1972)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Jennings, Judy
    Date: Aug. 7, 1972
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Subject: Gender Identity Association, Judy Jennings, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Judy Jennings to Rupert Raj informing Raj that if he goes ahead with a surgery he has scheduled with one doctor he will not be able to receive a separate surgery from a second doctor. J...
  17. Letter from Donald R. Laub to Rupert Raj (October 11, 1972)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Laub, Donald R.
    Date: Oct. 11, 1972
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Donald Laub to Rupert Raj discussing the prices and healing periods of gender affirming surgery for a potential patient.
  18. Letter from Roedy Green to the Editiors of Psychology Today (December 12, 1972)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Green, Roedy
    Date: Dec. 12, 1972
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Health care for LGBTQ+ people, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Roedy Green to Psychology Today editors based on an article that refers to transsexualism and its treatment. Roedy goes on to debate the age of consent for one to make autonomous decisi...
  19. Letter from Roedy Green to Dennis Cocke (January 24, 1973)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Green, Roedy
    Date: Jan. 24, 1973
    Topics: Health care for LGBTQ+ people, Trans women
    Description: Letter from Roedy Green to Dennis Cocke, Minister of Health in British Columbia. Green advocates for Diana Lamont to get vaginoplasty, as she was told she could not get the surgery anywhere in Canada.
  20. Letter from Judy Jennings to Rupert Raj (January 25, 1973)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Jennings, Judy
    Date: Jan. 25, 1973
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery
    Description: Letter from Judy Jennings to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nick Ghosh) discussing what further information they need to complete an evaluation. The information requested has to do with medical file...
  21. Letter from R. A. Armstrong to Rupert Raj (June 25, 1973)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Armstrong, R.A.
    Date: Jun. 25, 1973
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Subject: Clark Institute of Psychiatry Gender Identity Clinic, R. A. Armstrong, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from R.A. Armstrong, Director General Health Insurance, to Rupert Raj discussing how a surgery can be deemed medically necessary in order for it to be covered by insurance. Armstrong states...
  22. 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...
  23. Letter to Rupert Raj from Dr. G. Hyde (August 9, 1973)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Hyde, G.
    Date: Aug. 9, 1973
    Topics: Abortion, Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Dr. Hyde informs Rupert Raj that there is controversy surrounding transsexual surgery and abortion. Dr. Hyde states that he cannot provide Raj with answers to some of his questions, but assures him...
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. Letter from Jim Loewen to Georgia Straight (August 16, 1973)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Loewen, Jim
    Date: Aug. 16, 1973
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Gender dysphoria, Health care for LGBTQ+ people, Medical care, Transgender community, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Jim Loewen to Georgia Straight. Loewen discusses an article QQ published attacking transsexual identity. Loewen goes on to explain transsexuality and the rich lives transsexuals lead.
  27. Letter from Judy Jennings to Rupert Raj (April 25, 1984)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Jennings, Judy
    Date: Apr. 25, 1974
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Health care for LGBTQ+ people, Phalloplasty
    Subject: Gender Identity Association, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Judy O. Jennings describes in detail phalloplasty procedure that the Gender Identity Association performs. She details prerequisites for the surgery including, but not limited to, passi...
  28. 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...
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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...
  32. Letter from Dr. William R. N. Lindsey to Rupert Raj (January 8, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Lindsey, William R.N.
    Date: Jan. 8, 1976
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from William R. N. Lindsey to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicholas Ghosh) letting him know that Lindsey will not be able to serve as a medical advisor for the Gender Review, but expressing...
  33. Letter from Betty W. Steiner to Rupert Raj (January 13, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Steiner, Betty W.
    Date: Jan. 13, 1976
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Judy Jennings to Rupert Raj informing Raj that if he goes ahead with a surgery he has scheduled with one doctor he will not be able to receive a separate surgery from a second doctor. J...
  34. Letter from Dr. Carlow to Rupert Raj (January 1, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Carlow
    Date: Jan. 16, 1976
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Dr. Carlow to Rupert Raj in response to a previous letter. The letter provides information on how infrequently Dr. Carlow's hospital and team performs sex reassignment surgery. Also sta...
  35. Letter from Walter G. Waddell to Rupert Raj (January 16, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Waddell, Walter G.
    Date: Jan. 16, 1976
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Walter G. Waddell to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicholas Ghosh) stating that sex reassignment surgeries are not performed at Ottawa General hospital. Rupert Raj wrote to Dr. Waddell ...
  36. Letter from Dr. Charles J. Robsen to Rupert Raj (January 19, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Robsen, Charles
    Date: Jan. 19, 1976
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Dr. Charles J. Robsen to Rupert Raj regarding the gender-affirming surgeries he has requested. Dr. Robsen informs Raj that he will need to seek approval from the Medical Advisory Board ...
  37. Letter from Dr. W. H. Caven to Rupert Raj (January 21, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Caven, W. H.
    Date: Jan. 21, 1976
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A brief letter to Rupert Raj in response to his recent inquiry about sex reassignment. Caven states that the plastic surgeons and genitourinary staff are not performing such procedures at Riverside...
  38. Letter from Donald W. Carnduff to Rupert Raj (January 26, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Carnduff, Donald
    Date: Jan. 26, 1976
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Donald W. Carnduff to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicholas Ghosh). Dr. Carnduff writes that the type of surgeries Raj was referencing are not currently offered at Regina General Hosp...
  39. Letter from Diogene Cloutier to Rupert Raj (February 2, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Cloutier, Diogene
    Date: Feb. 2, 1976
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, MtFs, Penectomy, Vaginoplasty
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Diogene Cloutier to Rupert Raj discussing the gender-affirming surgeries Cloutier's team has preformed. The letter also discusses the cost of the surgeries. Cloutier tells Raj that it i...
  40. Letter from Finlay McKerracher to Rupert Raj (February 9, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: McKerracher, Finlay
    Date: Feb. 9, 1976
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Finlay McKerracher to Rupert Raj explaining that McKerracher medical staff have been involved with sexual identity services but have only performed surgery on rare occasions. McKerrache...
  41. Letter from Peter Roberts to Rupert Raj (February 10, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Roberts, Peter
    Date: Feb. 10, 1976
    Topics: FtMs
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Short letter from Peter Roberts informing Rupert Raj that his letter will be passed on to Dr. MacRae.
  42. Letter from Marti Schultz to Rupert Raj (February 18, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Schultz, Marti
    Date: Feb. 18, 1976
    Topics: FtMs, Phalloplasty, Trans men
    Subject: Gender Dysphoria Program, Inc., Marti Schultz, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Marti Schultz to Rupert Raj discussing phalloplasty surgery. The letter also discusses Schultz's programs stance on rerouting the urethra and the costs of phalloplasties.
  43. Letter from Milton T. Edgerton to Rupert Raj (February 20, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Edgerton, Milton
    Date: Feb. 20, 1976
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Milton Edgerton to Rupert Raj saying he is happy to sign Raj's petition, and detailing his efforts to provide care for transgender patients and noting that transgender patients often be...
  44. Letter from L. O. Bradley to Rupert Raj (March 11, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Bradley, L. O.
    Date: Mar. 11, 1976
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from L. O. Bradley to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicholas C. Ghosh), stating that the Minister of Health has advised against creating a sex reassignment surgery department at Vancouver Ge...
  45. Letter from Dr. Gregory M. Brown to Rupert Raj (April 28, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Brown, Gregory M.
    Date: Apr. 28, 1976
    Topics:  
    Subject: Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Rupert Raj
    Description: Brief letter from Dr. Brown declining to sign Rupert Raj's petition.
  46. Letter to Rupert Raj from Eileen Love (September 8, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Love, Eileen
    Date: Sep. 8, 1976
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Eileen Love to Rupert Raj disucssing the Gender Dysphoria Clinic at the University of Calgary. Love discusses the program requirements, waitlist and time frame for working with the clin...
  47. Letter from Eileen Love to Rupert Raj (October 28, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Love, Eileen
    Date: Oct. 28, 1976
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Eileen Love, coordinator of the sexuality clinic at the University of Calgary, to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicholas Ghosh). Love provides information on criteria to be treated at t...
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. Letter from Peter MacKay to Rupert Raj (June 14, 1977)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: MacKay, Peter
    Date: Jun. 14, 1977
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter to Rupert Raj from Dr. Peter MacKay, discussing how the Section of Plastic Surgery of British Columbia board has decided that gender-affirming surgeries should not be covered by the Medical...