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  1. 10 Most Damaging Myths about Transmen and FTMs (March 20, 1999)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Mar. 20, 1999
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: An email from Rupert Raj containing a comprehensive list of misconceptions regarding trans men and FtM people
  2. 100% TransGendered

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: MacKay, Xanthra Phillippa, Genderpress, Ross, Mirha-Soleil
    Date: circa 1990
    Topics: Transgender people, Transgender publishers
    Description: Round button with white text on black background. The button reads "100% TransGendered"
  3. A Biography of Jack Bee Garland (A.K.A Babe Bean)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Sullivan, Lou
    Date: 1988
    Topics: FtMs, Transgender activism, Transgender people, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Jack Garland, Lou Sullivan, Rupert Raj, San Francisco Bay Area Gay and Lesbian Historical Society (SFBAGLHS)
    Description: A biography of Jack Bee Garland (aka Babe Bean) written by Lou Sullivan that discusses not only Garland's biography, but the process of researching and writing it.
  4. 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.
  5. A Genitoplasty Diary

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Sullivan, Lou
    Date: Apr. 3, 1986 to Oct. 1987
    Topics: FtMs, Gay men, Trans men, Transgender people, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Lou Sullivan, Rupert Raj
    Description: Writing detailing Lou's experience as he receives gender affriming surgery. Includes some sketches.
  6. 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.
  7. A Police Officer Faces a Crowd in Toronto

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980
    Topics: Halloween, Homophobia, Police, Riots, Transphobia
    Description: A police officer faces a crowd (who seem to be focused on something in the other direction) while talking to another police officer, presumably during the annual Halloween riots in Toronto.
  8. A Proposal for a Discussion Group for Transsexual Men and Female-to-Males

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1999
    Topics: FtMs, LGBTQ+ support groups, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A proposal on the reason a part-time coordinator should be hired to run a discussion group for transsexual men and FtM's. The proposal lays out why the coordinator would be helpful and the responsi...
  9. absolute QUEER

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1990
    Topics: Diversity, Transgender publishers
    Description: Round button with pink text on black background. The button reads "absolute QUEER".
  10. Adam's Word Update (August, 1990)

     
    Collection: Adam's Word
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Adam Society
    Date: Aug. 1990
    Topics: Conferences, Crossdressers, FtMs, History, Meetings, Transitioning (Gender), Transsexual people
    Subject: International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Lotte C van de Pol, Mariette Pathy Allen, Matt Doutre, Rudolf M. Dekker, Steve Parent, The Tartan Skirt, Yvonne Cook-Riley
  11. Adam's Word, Vol. 1 No. 1 (August, 1989)

     
    Collection: Adam's Word
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Adam Society
    Date: Aug. 1989
    Topics: Crossdressing, FtMs, Meetings, Passing (Gender), Transsexual people, Voice therapy (Gender)
    Subject: Carol Fleming, Gender Worker, K. Hollinger, Louis G. Sullivan, Midi Onodera, Rites of Passage
  12. Adam's Word, Vol. 1 No. 2 (September, 1989)

     
    Collection: Adam's Word
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Adam Society
    Date: Sep. 1989
    Topics: FtMs, Gender dysphoria, Life stories, Meetings, Transitioning (Gender)
    Subject: Androgyny Unlimited, Louis G. Sullivan, Midi Onodera, Peter Stirling, Roger E. Peo, Seahorse Club, The Gathering, The XX Club
  13. Adam's Word, Vol. 1 No. 3 (October, 1989)

     
    Collection: Adam's Word
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Adam Society
    Date: Oct. 1989
    Topics: Audiovisual media, Books, Crossdressers, FtMs, Meetings, Transitioning (Gender), Transsexualism
    Subject: Colonel Sir Victor Barker, Gender Blending, International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Louis G. Sullivan, Mary Edwards Walker, Robert Shurtlieff, The Gathering, The XX Club
  14. Adam's Word, Vol. 1 No. 4 (November, 1989)

     
    Collection: Adam's Word
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Adam Society
    Date: Nov. 1989
    Topics: AIDS awareness, FtMs, Hormone therapy, LGBTQ+ poetry, Meetings, Transitioning (Gender)
    Subject: C.P. Schooler, F2M, FTM Newsletter, Louis G. Sullivan, San Francisco AIDS Foundation
  15. Adam's Word, Vol. 1 No. 5 (December, 1989)

     
    Collection: Adam's Word
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Adam Society
    Date: Dec. 1989
    Topics: Family members, FtMs, Gender identity, Jazz, Stealth (Transgender)
    Subject: Anchorage Daily News, Billy Tipton, International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Louis G. Sullivan, Tapestry Magazine
  16. Addendum to the Office of Psychohormonal Research at The Johns Hopkins University

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Money, John
    Date: Mar. 24, 1978
    Topics:  
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Johns Hopkins University, Rupert Raj
    Description: A letter asking Dr. John Money to serve as a medical consultant to the Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals. Dr. John Money writes that he cannot serve as a medical consultant.
  17. Address to Ingersoll Gender Center by Kim Elizabeth Stuart (April 11, 1992)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Stuart, Kim E.
    Date: Apr. 11, 1992
    Topics: Gender identity
    Subject: Lou Sullivan, Rupert Raj
    Description: A written document of an address given to the Ingersoll Gender Center by Kim Elizabeth Stuart, with written notes on the back of each sheet.
  18. Advice

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: DeCameron, Dee Dee
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Transgender people, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A short poem titled "Advice," by Dee Dee DeCameron.
  19. 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.
  20. "Altered States" Clipping

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Brown, Ian
    Date: 1988
    Topics: Gender dysphoria, Gender identity, MtFs, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A clipping of an article titled "Altered States" about an MtF patient who switched "gender by surgery", with a handwritten note addressing it to Mr. Jack Kapica.
  21. American Education Gender Information Service, Inc. Questionnaire and Press Release

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: May 1994
    Topics:  
    Subject: American Educational Gender Information Service, Inc. (AEGIS), Rupert Raj
    Description: Document created by the American Education Gender Information Service (AEGIS) containing a questionnaire for transgender participants regarding the HBIGDA Standards of Care and a press release deta...
  22. Anna Travers Oral History (2016)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Brown, Elspeth
    Date: 2016
    Topics: Activists, Gender realignment surgery, Health care, Hormone therapy, Law, Transgender community, Transgender people
    Subject: Anna Travers, Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Rainbow Health Network, Shelbourne Health Clinic
  23. 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...
  24. 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. ...
  25. Announcement from Connie Radbone of Transition Support (August 1, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Radbone, Connie
    Date: Aug. 1, 1987
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, MtFs, Transgender activism, Transgender community, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Michelle Seghers, Rupert Raj, Transition Support
    Description: Announcement concerning guest speaker Laura Pearce, the first Canadian operated on by Dr. Michelle Seghers.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. Aversion therapy claimed cure for males dressing as females

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: May 25, 1963
    Topics: Aversion therapy, Behavioural therapy, Crossdressers, Crossdressing
    Description: A column espousing a doctor's successes in aversion therapy on crossdressers.
  30. Ben Power Alwin Full Interview

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Taylor, Evan, Alwin, Ben Power
    Date: Feb. 18, 2020
    Topics: Anti-racism, Archives, Education, Feminism, History, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ communities, Politics, Practical, Sexuality, Social justice, Social movements, Socioeconomic status
    Subject: Leslie Fienberg, ONE Archives, Sexual Minorities Archives
    Description: Oral history with Ben Power Alwin focusing on his activism, politics, and work on the Sexual Minorities Archives.
  31. Biography of Joanna Clark

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Clark, Joanna
    Date: 1988
    Topics: MtFs, Trans women
    Subject: Joanna Clark, Rupert Raj, Sister Mary Elizabeth
    Description: Biography of Joanna Clark (also known as Sister Mary Elizabeth), human services worker and consultant and co-therapist at the Institute for Family's gender dysphoria program.
  32. 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.
  33. Black and White Headshots 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: Black and white headshots of Rupert Raj. Raj is wearing a shirt in the first photo and shirtless in the second.
  34. Black and White Photograph 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: A close-up black and white photograph of Rupert Raj.
  35. Black and White Photograph of Rupert Raj in a Sweater

     
    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: Black and white headshot of Rupert Raj in a sweater, wearing an ankh necklace.
  36. Black and White 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: Various photographs of Rupert Raj posing in front of a curtain.
  37. Black and White Photographs of Young 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: Closeup black and white photographs of Rupert Raj in childhood.
  38. Book Review of David Keith Cohler's "Freemartin"

     
    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
    Subject: David Keith Cohler, Rupert Raj
    Description: Book review of "Freemartin" by David Keith Cohler written by Rupert Raj for his newsletter Gender Networker. Raj writes that the book negatively portrays FtM transsexuals.
  39. Born This Way: Proudly Trans, Intersex & 2-Spirit

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1977 to circa 2010
    Topics: Intersex people, Transgender people, Two-Spirit people, Visibility
    Description: Circular yellow and black button with text of inverted color. This button reads "Born This Way: Proudly Trans, Intersex & 2-Spirit!"
  40. Bride Exiting Car

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Goodwin, John
    Date: 1980s
    Topics: Brides, Events, Weddings
    Subject: Robert Fenwick
    Description: Bride in gown, tiara, veil, and white heels leans out of open car door. They are holding a bouquet and bottle of alcohol, looking directly at camera.
  41. Bride With Friend

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Events, Friendships, Marriage, Weddings
    Subject: Robert Fenwick, Susan Close
    Description: Bride in white gown and veil holds flower bouquet and bottle of alcohol. Laughing with friend dressed in black formalwear.
  42. Brochure for the Gender Dysphoria Program of Orange County Inc.

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Clark, Joanna, Patton, Jude
    Date: 1986
    Topics: Gender dysphoria, Health care for LGBTQ+ people, Medical care, Transgender community, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Brochure for the Gender Dysphoria Program of Orange County Inc., detailing the offered services, pricing, and intake information.
  43. Brochure for the London Institute for the Study of Human Sexuality

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: London Institute for the Study of Human Sexuality
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Mental health care for LGBTQ+ people, Sex counseling, Transgender activism
    Subject: London Institute for the Study of Human Sexuality, Rupert Raj
    Description: Brochure detailing the services offered by the London Institute for the Study of Human Sexuality, including psychotherapy, counseling, sexual health services, training, and education.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. Call for Papers for the International Congress on Cross-Dressing, Sex and Gender

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Bullough, Vern L.
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Androgyny, Crossdressing, Drag, Transgender people, Transsexual people
    Subject: International Congress on Cross-Dressing, Sex and Gender, Rupert Raj
    Description: Call for Papers for the International Congress on Cross-Dressing, Sex and Gender on Vern L. Bullough's letterhead. The leaflet calls for papers and invites groups to become sponsors for the Congress.
  47. Call for Papers to an International Congress on Cross-Dressing, Sex and Gender

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1994
    Topics: Transgender people's writings
    Subject: International Congress on Cross-Dressing, Sex, and Gender, Rupert Raj
    Description: The call to papers to the International Congress on Cross-Dressing, Sex and Gender. It explains when and where the congress will be happening, what it will entail, and invites people to attend, spo...
  48. Candle Dance

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Goodwin, John
    Date: 1980s
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Events
    Subject: Robert Fenwick, Robin De Bruiga
    Description: Person dressed in drag iconically posing with candles in hand and one leg up on a table. Person with a tie standing in the background. On the table are bottles and flowers.
  49. Centre du Christ Liberateur

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Centre du Christ Liberateur
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Transsexual people
    Subject: Centre du Christ Liberateur, Rupert Raj
    Description: A description of the Centre du Christ Liberateur's services for sexual minorities. These include their goals, activities, and spheres of focus for the center.
  50. Charles John Austen III's Personal Journal

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Austen III, Charles John
    Date: Jan. 13, 1986
    Topics: Trans men, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Johnny A, Rupert Raj
    Description: Charles John Austen III's personal journal, sent to Rupert Raj. Austen also wrote under the names Romeo Bliss, Johnny Bliss, and later in life, Johnny A.
  51. Checklist for Peer Support Group for TS Men and F-Ms

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1999
    Topics: FtMs, Lesbians, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: An overview of the infrastructure Rupert Raj deems necessary in order for the support group he is running to be successful. He outlines factors that contribute to the success of these organizations...
  52. Cheekbones From Hell, or Injectable Silicone: Bad News

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Denny, Dallas
    Date: 1992
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Chrysalis Quarterly, Dallas Denny, Rupert Raj
    Description: Article discussing the practice of silicone injections and the harm they can cause.
  53. Cheri DiNovo Oral History (2016)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Brown, Elspeth
    Date: 2016
    Topics: Activists, Clergy, Gender identity, Gender realignment surgery, Health care, Law, LGBTI rights policy, Politics, Psychiatry, Sexual reorientation, Transgender community, Transgender people
    Subject: Cheri DiNovo, Ontario Health Insurance Plan, Toby's Law
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. City Landscape

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Building, Business, Cities and towns
    Subject: Cityview Restaurant, Renault, St. Charles
    Description: Picture of a city landscape that includes a clock tower, several buildings including a restaurant, and a water tower. It appears to be fairly industrial.
  58. 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.
  59. Closets are for Clothes

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: MacKay, Xanthra Phillippa, Genderpress, Ross, Mirha-Soleil
    Date: circa 1990
    Topics: Coming out, Transgender publishers
    Description: Round button with white text on purple background. The button reads "Closets are for Clothes".
  60. Closeup Photograph 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, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A closeup photograph of a young Rupert Raj smiling.
  61. Collection of Essays and Poems Written by Rupert Raj

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: 1989
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj, TV-TS Tapestry
    Description: Two essays and nine poems written by Rupert Raj. All pieces describe and recount Raj's feelings about living as a man and his transition.
  62. 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."
  63. 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...
  64. 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.
  65. Constitution of the Self Help Association for Transsexuals (S.H.A.F.T.)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Self Help Association for Transsexuals (SHAFT)
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Description: Documents from Self Help Association for Transsexuals (S.H.A.F.T.), including the S.H.A.F.T. Constitution and an essay titled, "The Reality of Transsexualism," and membership forms.
  66. 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 ...
  67. Convict Seeks New Life - As a Woman

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Hazle, Maline
    Date: Oct. 2, 1974
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, LGBTQ+ prisoners, MtFs, Transsexual people
    Subject: Carmen Davis, Rupert Raj
    Description: A newspaper article clipping from the San Jose Mercury discussing Carmen Davis's desire to seek gender-affirming surgery after being released from prison.
  68. 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.
  69. Correspondence from Stephen E. Parent to Rupert Raj (1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Parent, Stephen E., McAdams, Edna W.
    Date: Jul. 28, 1986
    Topics: Birth certificate amendments, Birth certificates, FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj, Transcend Counseling Service
    Description: Letter from Stephen E. Parent to Rupert Raj referencing a letter included written to David McAlister regarding proof of gender-affirming procedures in order to issue new birth certificates displayi...
  70. Curriculum Vitae of Susan C. Huxford

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Huxford, Susan C.
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: MtFs, Trans women, Transgender activism, Transsexual people
    Subject: GenderServe, Rupert Raj, Susan Huxford
    Description: Curriculum Vitae of Susan C. Huxford, founder of GenderServe Counseling, Educational, and Research Services.
  71. dekonstrukt jendur

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1900s
    Topics: Education, FtMs, Gender diversity, Transgender people, Transphobia
    Description: Circular black button with an orange interior and an image of a wrench, text in black and white. The button reads " [email protected] dekonstruct jendur FtM Safer Shelter Research Project"
  72. Department of Psychology University of Washington Consent Form

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Devor, Holly
    Date: Apr. 26, 1989
    Topics: FtMs, Gender identity, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Holly Devor (now Aaron Devor), Rupert Raj
    Description: Consent form for a sociological research project on female to male transsexuals conducted by Holly Devor, sociology PhD candidate at the University of Washington.
  73. Dicks & Weewees

     
    Collection: gendertrash
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: MacKay, Xanthra Phillippa, genderpress, Ross, Mirha-Soleil
    Date: 1993
    Topics: Transgender people, Transgender publishers, Transphobia, Transsexual people, Zines
    Subject: genderpress, gendertrash
    Description: This image is a collage of letters cut out and clued on white paper. The letters, in a variety of colours and fonts, read "hey faggots, if you're going to call us trannies or transies then we'll ca...
  74. 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...
  75. 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
  76. DON'T CALL ME TRANNIE SHITFACE

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: MacKay, Xanthra Phillippa, Genderpress, Ross, Mirha-Soleil
    Date: circa 1990
    Topics: Slurs, Transgender people, Transgender publishers, Transsexual people
    Description: Round button with purple and black text over pink background. The button reads "DON'T CALL ME TRANNY SHITFACE"
  77. Don't touch me I'm electric TS epileptic

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: MacKay, Xanthra Phillippa, Genderpress, Ross, Mirha-Soleil
    Date: circa 1990
    Topics: People with disabilities, Transgender publishers, Transsexual people
    Description: Round button with pink text over yellow lightening bolt on black background. The button reads "Don't touch me I'm electric TS epileptic".
  78. Drag Queen

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: MacKay, Xanthra Phillippa, Genderpress, Ross, Mirha-Soleil
    Date: circa 1990
    Topics: Drag queens, Transgender publishers
    Description: Round button with white text on purple and white radial spectrum pattern. The button reads "Drag Queen".
  79. 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...
  80. Email Exchange between Jamie and Rupert Raj (December 1, 1999)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Jamie
    Date: Dec. 1, 1999
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transsexual people
    Subject: Rupert Raj, The 519
    Description: An email exchange between Jamie and Rupert Raj discussing the peer discussion/support group that Rupert facilitates and that Jamie is a part of. Jamie is discussing his thoughts about the group and...
  81. E-mail from Nancy to Kim Elizabeth Stuart

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Nancy
    Date: May 9, 1994
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Kim Elizabeth Stuart, Rupert Raj
    Description: E-mail from Nancy to Kim Elizabeth Stuart about Kim's book and Nancy's surgery date.
  82. Email from Stephen Whittle to Rupert Raj (October 21, 1996)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Whittle, Stephen
    Date: Oct. 21, 1996
    Topics: FtMs, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Email from Stephen Whittle to Rupert Raj providing updates on his life, and the work he has been doing in law school and in running his FtM network.
  83. Employment Equity for the Transgendered

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: MacKay, Xanthra Phillippa, Genderpress, Ross, Mirha-Soleil
    Date: circa 1990
    Topics: Labour law, Transgender people
    Description: Round button with black text on purple/blue background. The button reads "Employment Equity for the Transgendered".
  84. Enlarged stamp image of Johnny Bliss

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Bliss, Johnny
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender community
    Subject: Johnny A, Rupert Raj
    Description: A larger version of the stamp image Johnny Austen used to mark many of his correspondences. The last page is a membership form. He also wrote under the names Charles John Austen III, Johnny/Romeo B...
  85. Excerpt from The Uninvited Dilemma

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Stuart, Kim E.
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: MtFs, Transitioning (Gender), Transsexual people
    Subject: Kim Elizabeth Stuart, Rupert Raj
    Description: An introduction and table of contents for Kim Elizabeth Stuart's book, The Uninvited Dilemma.
  86. F2M Membership Form for Rupert Raj

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Austen, Johnny
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Transgender community
    Subject: F2M, Johnny A, Rupert Raj
    Description: Form sent by John A. to Rupert Raj for Rupert to fill out and return that covers gender, sexuality, education, and other demographics. The last page is a membership form. He also wrote under the na...
  87. F2M Queer

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: MacKay, Xanthra Phillippa, Genderpress, Ross, Mirha-Soleil
    Date: circa 1990
    Topics: Transgender people, Transgender publishers
    Description: Round button with green text on black background. The button reads "F2M Queer"
  88. Fact Sheet Aims from the Federation of American and Canadian Transsexuals

     
    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), Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Rupert Raj
    Description: Fact sheet aims from the Federation of American and Canadian Transsexuals that demonstrate the goals of the organization in 10 principles and outlining requirements for membership and subscription.
  89. Fact Sheet from the Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT)
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Transgender newsletters, Transsexuality
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Rupert Raj
    Description: Fact sheet for the Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), detailing the organization's aims, membership requirements, and subscription services.
  90. 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.
  91. 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.
  92. 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.
  93. Felon Says He'll Forgo Sex Change

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

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Flyer for a get together happening in San Francisco for Female-to-Male people.
  95. Feminists for Transgender Liberation

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: MacKay, Xanthra Phillippa, Genderpress, Ross, Mirha-Soleil
    Date: circa 1990
    Topics: Feminism, LGBTQ+ emancipation, Transgender people, Transgender publishers
    Description: Pink lightbulb on blue background with black text. The button reads "Feminists for Transgender Liberation"
  96. First Mailing from John A. of the F2M Organization

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: A., John
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Trans men, Transgender community, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: F2M, Johnny A, Rupert Raj, true
    Description: Johnny Austen introduces F2M in their first mailing. He discusses the importance of relying on one another as a community. He emphasizes the non-profit, free-of-charge membership, as well as the co...
  97. Flyer for a Presentation on Mental Health in Transgender Clients

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Raj, Rupert
    Date: Oct. 26, 2000
    Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A flyer for a presentation by Rupert Raj about the clinical issues of a transpositive therapeutic model for mental health professionals when working with transgender clients.
  98. 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 ...
  99. Flyer for an FtM Peer Support Group

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Description: A flyer for a peer-support group for FtM people to share experiences and resources.
  100. 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.