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  1. "Pansies" Bloom in Cocktail Bar

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 17, 1951
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Sexual offenses laws, Soldiers
    Subject: Bambi
    Description: A newspaper article discussing the trial of a crossdresser referred to as "Bambi."

  2. Transvestites steal spotlight from the spankers, pro and con

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 20, 1960
    Topics: Bondage, Crossdressing, Gender role, Gender swapping, Leather community, Spanking
    Description: A series of letters discussing crossdressing, gender roles, and sexual practices such as the use of leather. Page two of the article is located in "Related Links"

  3. Man dressed as woman solicits officer

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: May 7, 1960
    Topics: Arrests, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Police, Prostitution, Transgender prostitution
    Description: A newspaper article on a police officer's encounter with a crossdressing sex worker. Page two of the story is located in the "Related Links" section.

  4. How Transvestism is Linked With Corporal Punishment

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Sep. 10, 1960
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Gender role, Passing (Gender), Spanking
    Description: Two letters on the nature of crossdressing, specifically how it begins in children and how it is fostered.

  5. Halloween '65

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1965
    Topics: Competitions, Drag queens, Halloween
    Subject: Letros Tavern

  6. Halloween Crowd by Alexander Street

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960 to circa 1970
    Topics: Halloween, Halloween costumes, Homophobia, Riots, Transphobia
    Description: A large crowd of people (some dressed in Halloween costumes) gathered outside of Alexander Street by St. Charles Tavern in Toronto, presumably during the annual riots.

  7. Halloween Crowd Outside St. Charles Tavern

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960 to circa 1970
    Topics: Halloween, Homophobia, Riots, Transphobia
    Description: A crowd of people stand outside St. Charles Tavern in Toronto during the annual anti-trans and anti-LGBTI riots of Halloween.

  8. Halloween Crowds and Violence 1

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960 to circa 1970
    Topics: Anti-transgender violence, Clothing, Halloween costumes, Homophobia, Riots, Transphobia
    Description: People dressed up in Halloween costumes stand outside the St. Charles Tavern on Yonge Street in Toronto, which has eggs splattered on it as a result of a tradition stemming from transphobic and hom...

  9. Halloween Crowds and Violence 10

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960 to circa 1970
    Topics: Anti-transgender violence, Halloween costumes, Homophobia, Riots, Transphobia
    Description: People pose for a photo in front of the St. Charles Tavern on Yonge Street in Toronto while a police officer stands guard by them, presumably as a result of the anti-trans riots surrounding them.

  10. Halloween Crowds and Violence 2

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960 to circa 1970
    Topics: Anti-transgender violence, Clothing and dress, Halloween costumes, Homophobia, Riots, Transphobia
    Description: A group of people stand outside of St. Charles Tavern in Toronto on Halloween. A person shows the camera their middle finger. There is a tradition of violence related to homophobia and transphobia.

  11. Halloween Crowds and Violence 3

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960 to circa 1970
    Topics: Anti-transgender violence, Clothing and dress, Halloween costumes, Homophobia, Riots
    Description: A group of people stand outside the St. Charles Tavern in Toronto on Halloween. Police are present because of the tradition of transphobic and homophobic violence.

  12. Halloween Crowds and Violence 4

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960 to circa 1970
    Topics: Anti-transgender violence, Clothing and dress, Halloween costumes, Homophobia, Transphobia
    Description: Two people are engaged in physical contact outside the St. Charles Tavern in Toronto on Halloween, where is a tradition of transphobic and homophobic violence.

  13. Halloween Crowds and Violence 5

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960 to circa 1970
    Topics: Anti-transgender violence, Clothing and dress, Halloween costumes, Homophobia, Riots
    Description: A person stands outside St. Charles Tavern in Toronto, where a group of people has gathered on Halloween. Broken eggshells are visible in the background, evidence of the transphobic and homophobic ...

  14. Lavender lads make woo! woo! Hallowe'en eve

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1980
    Topics: Crossdressers, Drag balls, Drag queens, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), Passing (Gender)
    Description: A newspaper article describing a queer celebration, focusing on the drag performers

  15. People in a Car During Halloween Riots

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960 to circa 1970
    Topics: Anti-transgender violence, Halloween, Homophobia, Riots, Transphobia
    Description: Four people sit in a car – three are in the backseat and one leans out the window from the front passenger seat – looking at something during the Halloween anti-trans riot.

  16. Letters to the editor: "very old transvestite" speaks up for males who prefer femme attire

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: May 28, 1966
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Femininities, Gender diversity, Masculinities, Older people
    Description: A letter on the subject of crossdressing and men and women's clothing. Page 2 of this article can be found in the "related links" section.

  17. Annoucement of the International Magazine of Transsexualism and Rupert Raj's Business Cards

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender activism, Transgender community
    Subject: Gender Worker, International Magazine of Transsexualism, Rupert Raj
    Description: Leaflet from Gender Worker announcing a new magazine called the International Magazine of Transsexualism. It displays details of contents within as well as subscription/membership prices. The first...

  18. 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. ...

  19. Article Written by Rupert Raj for The Badger

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Rupert Raj, The Badger
    Description: Rupert Raj's feature article "City Can Do More... To Boost Small Businesses," published by The Badger.

  20. Biography of Rupert Raj

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, Gender transition, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender people--Identity
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Gender Worker, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: A biography of Rupert Raj, which includes information about his gender transition and the work he's done providing resources and support to trans people.

  21. Call for Contributers and Research Participants for Gender Worker

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Unknown
    Topics:  
    Subject: Gender Worker, International Congress on Cross-Dressing, Sex, and Gender, Rupert Raj
    Description: A call for research participants and materials for Gender Worker.

  22. Don't Be One of the Crowd

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Anti-transgender violence, Drag queens, Gay men, Halloween, Homophobia, Intolerance, Police, Riots, Transphobia

  23. Flyer for "Bodies and Borders...Unbound" Festival/Conference

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism, Transgender people of color
    Subject: Aiyyana Maracle, Richard Douglass-Chin, Rupert Raj, Shadmith Manzo
    Description: Flyer promoting conference "Bodies and Borders...Unbound: Poignant Lives, Powerful Voices, Transpeople of Color Speak Out." Event will feature a workshop, video documentary, and panel.

  24. Flyer for Educational Workshop

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A flyer promoting an educational event to inform transgender/transsexual people about their rights as psychotherapy clients.

  25. Flyer for Forum "Body Matters" hosted by The Social Work Anti Oppression Coalition (SWAOC)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Kyle Scanlon, Ryerson University, The Social Work Anti-Oppression Coalition (SWAOC), Trish Salah
    Description: A flyer for a forum hosted by The Social Work Oppression Coalition (SWAOC) entitled "Body Matters."

  26. Flyer for Poignant Lives, Powerful Voices

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Description: Flyer for an event called "Poignant Lives, Powerful Voices: TransPeople of Colour Speak Out." The event is a transsexual workshop curated by Rupert Raj.

  27. Flyer for Towards a Transpositive Health Care Model Workshop

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Description: Flyer for an event called "Towards a Transpositive Health Care Model: Developing Clinical Sensitivity and Cultural Competence in the Effective Support of Transsexual and transgender People."

  28. Flyer for Training Workshop on Transpositive Mental Healthcare

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj, Susan Gapka
    Description: Flyer describing a training workshop by Rupert Raj and Susan Gapka for professionals, educators, researchers, and students on developing sensitivity and cultural competence to support transgender p...

  29. Friends in Drag

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Friendships, Gatherings
    Subject: Doug Wilson, John Goodwin
    Description: Group of 8 people sitting in a living room. They appear to be dressed in costume. Several people are holding each other while others lie on the couch.

  30. Halloween in Toronto Queen City of Canada

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Competitions, Drag queens, Halloween, LGBTI community

  31. Leaflet from Lesbian + Gay Film and Video Festival

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Description: Flyer for lesbian + gay film festival advertising a film called "Rupert Remembers" about Rupert Raj's activism and personal memories of transgender spaces.

  32. Letros Tavern, The Nile Room

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Bars, LGBTI community, Night life

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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...

  40. Notice from Rupert and Michelle Raj-Gautier on Gender Consultants

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Gender Consultants, Gender Worker, Rupert Raj
    Description: Notice from Rupert and Michelle Raj-Gautier saying that Gender Worker is changing to Gender Consultants. They add that they will be introducing three new services to their main plan.

  41. Operation Jack O'Lantern

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Halloween, Homophobia, Intolerance, LGBTI community, Police brutality, Riots, Transphobia

  42. Operation Jack O'Lantern: Public Safety

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Demonstrations, Halloween, Law, Public safety

  43. Pamphlet Introducing Rupert Raj

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Pamphlet of Rupert Raj's personal background, history, and work.

  44. 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.

  45. St. Charles Tavern Article

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Anti-gay violence, Crossdressers, Drag, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), Violence

  46. St. Charles Tavern Halloween Violence Article

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Hannon, Gerald
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Anti-gay violence, Arrests, Crossdressers, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), Police, Violence
    Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to transphobic and homophobic violence.

  47. St. Charles Tavern Mob Article

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Jefferson, James
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Crossdressers, Drag, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), Violence

  48. Toronto's Leading Ladies

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Competitions, Drag, Drag community, Drag queens, Halloween, Photographs

  49. Two People Posing in Toronto

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Events, Gatherings, Halloween, Halloween costumes
    Description: Halloween in Toronto. Two people pose for the camera against a brick wall. Both have black hair or wigs. One person in white jacket, other person in black knit shawl.

  50. 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.