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  1. Letter from Judy Van Maasdam to Rupert Raj (October 7, 1981)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Van Maasdam, Judy
    Date: Oct. 7, 1981
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Phalloplasty
    Subject: Gender Dysphoria Program, Inc., Judy Van Maasdam, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Judy Van Maasdam to Rupert Raj discussing the phalloplasties the group has performed and how they use a urinary extension. The letter also discusses the need to remove all hair, permane...
  2. Letter from Milton T. Edgerton to Rupert Raj (July 21, 1983)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Edgerton, Milton
    Date: Jul. 21, 1983
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Hormone therapy (Gender), Phalloplasty
    Subject: Gender Identity Project, Milton Edgerton, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Milton T. Edgerton to Rupert Raj providing information on the Gender Identity Program at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Provides information on steps to becoming a patient, ...
  3. Letter from Judy Van Maasdam

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Van Maasdam, Judy
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Gender dysphoria
    Subject: Gender Dysphoria Program, Inc., Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Judy Van Maasdam, coordinator at the Gender Dysphoria Program, to an undisclosed recipient providing an overview Gender Dysphoria Program and how to be considered for treatment under th...
  4. Pamphlet from the Gender Dysphoria Program on Phalloplasty

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Van Maasdam, Judy, Laub, Donald R., Fisk, Norman M.
    Date: 1981
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Phalloplasty
    Subject: Gender Dysphoria Clinic, Rupert Raj
    Description: Pamphlet on the different options a patient has for phalloplasty from the Gender Dysphoria Program, and the pros and con's of each option.
  5. Hoshina Seki Oral History

     
    Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color
    Institution: OUTWORDS
    Creator: Seki, Hoshina, Funk, Mason
    Date: Jan. 21, 2020
    Topics: Buddhism, Gender affirming surgery, Gender identity, HIV/AIDS, Japanese Americans, Partners of transgender people, Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941, Transgender Buddhists, Transgender parents, Transitioning (Gender)
    Subject: American Buddhist Academy, Hoshina Seki, New York Buddhist Church
    Description: Hoshina Seki was born in 1941 in New York City. Her father founded the New York Buddhist Church in 1938 and Hoshina buried questions about her gender identity under the pressure to “set an example”...
  6. Karina Samala Oral History

     
    Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color
    Institution: OUTWORDS
    Creator: Samala, Karina, Valdez, Rain
    Date: Jul. 27, 2022
    Topics: Asian transgender people, Filipinos, Police interactions with LGBTQ+ people, Trans women, Transgender activism, Transgender people of color, Transgender political activists
    Subject: Imperial Court, Jeffrey Prang, José Sarria, Karina Samala, The Closet Ball, West Hollywood Transgender Advisory Board
    Description: Karina Samala migrated to California from Manila, Philippines after finishing school, where she worked for 13 years as a senior engineer in an aerospace military company. After winning Closet Ball ...
  7. Letter from Barbara Palmer Litchfield to the Co-Founder of the Foundation for the Advancement for Canadian Transsexuals (April 21, 1982)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Palmer-Litchfield, Barbara
    Date: Apr. 21, 1982
    Topics:  
    Subject: Metamorphosis
    Description: A brief letter that mentions Metamorphosis and includes information on the services that Barbara and her organization, the Interpersonal Change Activists Network, might be able to provide.
  8. Letter from Charles L. Puckett (August 27, 1981)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Puckett, Charles
    Date: Aug. 27, 1981
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Charles L. Pucket to undisclosed recipient declining the request for information, as it would resemble a formal medical report which the department is not prepared to send.
  9. Letter from Roberto C. Granato (August 4, 1980)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Granato, Robert C.
    Date: Aug. 4, 1980
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, MtFs
    Description: Letter from Roberto C. Granato to undisclosed recipient answering questions on his program for sex reassignment surgery. It includes some provisions that must be met before a patient can be approve...
  10. Letter from F. Brantley Scott to Rupert Raj (August 6, 1973)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 6, 1973
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Description: Letter from F. Brantley Scott to Rupert Raj, responding to Raj's previous letter about gender affirming care that Scott is willing to offer. Scott discusses hysterectomy and the construction of the...
  11. Letter from Michael A. Smith to Rupert Raj (October 24, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Smith, Michael A.
    Date: Oct. 24, 1978
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender activism
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Michael Smith, Rebirth, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Michael A. Smith to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicholas Ghosh), who provides updates on the organization Rebirth and attaches a copy of the most recent newsletter, requirement sheet,...
  12. 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 ...
  13. Letter from Dr. Wardell Pomeroy to Rupert Raj (May 15, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Pomeroy, Wardell B.
    Date: May 15, 1978
    Topics:  
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Rupert Raj
    Description: Brief note in which Dr. Pomeroy consents to being a psychological consultant for the Foundation for the Advancement of Transsexuals.
  14. Letter from Dr. Robert S. McCully to Rupert Raj (May 4, 1979)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: McCully, Robert S.
    Date: May 4, 1979
    Topics:  
    Subject: Medical University of South Carolina, North American Transsexualism Society, Rupert Raj
    Description: A brief letter from Dr. McCully expressing a lack of interest as serving as an advisor for the North American Transsexualism Society.
  15. Letter from Paul A. Walker to Rupert Raj (August 20, 1979)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Walker, Paul A.
    Date: Aug. 20, 1979
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Transgender activism
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Paul A. Walker to Rupert Raj providing copies of an informational pamphlet on transgender people for Law Enforcement Officers and providing a list of gender clinics in Canada.
  16. Letter from Paul A. Walker to Rupert Raj (January 30, 1979)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Walker, Paul A.
    Date: Jan. 30, 1979
    Topics: Transsexualism
    Subject: Gender Identity Clinic, Paul A. Walker, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Paul A. Walker to Rupert Raj discussing a previous letter and pointing Raj in the direction of the North American Transsexualism Society Inc. Also includes a letter in support of gettin...
  17. Letter from Paul A. Walker to Rupert Raj (September 29, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Walker, Paul A.
    Date: Sep. 29, 1978
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Gender Clinic at the University of Texas, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Paul A. Walker to Rupert Raj thanking Raj for a copy of the Gender Review #2, and discussing a photograph that Walker had previously sent Raj.
  18. Letter from Paul A. Walker to Rupert Raj (April 24, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Walker, Paul A.
    Date: Apr. 24, 1978
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Gender Clinic at the University of Texas, Paul A. Walker, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Paul A. Walker to Rupert Raj discussing the founding and work of Gender Clinic at the Univeristy of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Walker discusses the steps to becoming a pa...
  19. Letter from Paul A. Walker to Rupert Raj (May 17, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Walker, Paul A.
    Date: May 17, 1978
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Paul Walker to Rupert Raj explaining the medical branch of the University of Texas has performed two phalloplasties and detailing the procedure.
  20. 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.
  21. Letter from Amy E. Burns to Rupert Raj (1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Burns, Amy E.
    Date: 1978
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Amy E. Burns, coordinator at the Johns Hopkins Sexual Behaviors Consultation Unit, to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicholas Ghosh). Burns explains the process for being evaluated as a ...
  22. Letter from Dr. Leo Wollman to Rupert Raj (July 24, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Wollman, Leo
    Date: Jul. 24, 1978
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender people
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Gender Identity Clinic, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter in which Dr. Leo Wollman thanks Rupert Raj for the copies of Gender Review and responds to Raj's questions from a previous letter. Wollman agrees to sit on the Board of Advisors for Foundati...
  23. Tracee McDaniel Oral History

     
    Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color
    Institution: OUTWORDS
    Creator: McDaniel, Tracee, Mukerjee, Lucy
    Date: Dec. 13, 2022
    Topics: Black transgender people, Entertainers, Intimate partner violence, LGBTQ+ visibility, Trans women, Transgender authors, Transgender autobiographies, Transgender political activists, Transgender rights
    Subject: Atlanta Citizens Review Board, Betty Couvertier, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Peanuts Disco, The Housing Atlanta Program (THAP), Tracee McDaniel, Trans Affairs Committee
    Description: Tracee McDaniel was born on January 20th 1967 in Sumter, South Carolina. At the age of 18, Tracee began performing as her alter ego Destiny (Your Mistress of Illusions), before moving to L.A. and s...
  24. Letter from Leslie M. Lothstein to Rupert Raj (April 17, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Lothstein, Leslie M.
    Date: Apr. 17, 1978
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Leslie M. Lothstein to Rupert Raj discussing how the Gender Idenity Clinic was founded and how they work at the moment.
  25. Letter from William Furlow to Rupert Raj (April 28, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Furlow, William
    Date: Apr. 28, 1978
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from William Furlow to Rupert Raj stating that the Mayo Clinic has no program for phalloplasty.
  26. Letter from Charles Puckett to Rupert Raj (January 27, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Puckett, Charles
    Date: Jan. 27, 1978
    Topics: Bottom surgery, FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Charles Puckett to Rupert Raj breifly mentionining Puckett's new technique in penis construction, and referring Raj to the psychiatric team.
  27. Letter from Marti Norberg (January 18, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Norberg, Marti
    Date: Jan. 18, 1978
    Topics: Bottom surgery, FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, MtFs, Top surgery, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Marti Norberg written to clarify what the Stanford Program is and what they view to be necessary treatment and support for gender-affirming surgery.
  28. 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...
  29. Letter from David Liebman to Rupert Raj (August 24, 1984)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Liebman, David
    Date: Aug. 24, 1984
    Topics: Trans men, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: David Liebman, Rupert Raj
    Description: Handwritten note from David Liebman to Rupert expressing condolences for the death of Rupert's cat Patches. Liebman hopes Rupert can find the address of the TS group that meets in St. Petersburg, F...
  30. Letter from David Liebman to Ruper Raj (December 21, 1984)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Liebman, David
    Date: Dec. 21, 1984
    Topics: Trans men
    Subject: David Liebman, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from David Liebman to Rupert Raj discussing Liebman's upcoming meeting with a surgeon and thanking Raj for setting up a meeting with another trans man in Florida.
  31. Letter from David Liebman to Rupert Raj (July 17, 1984)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Liebman, David
    Date: Jul. 17, 1984
    Topics: Trans men, Transgender people, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: David Liebman, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter From David Liebman to Rupert Raj giving Raj his opinions on Khalil's autobiography and asking Raj about his life.
  32. Letter from David Liebman to Rupert Raj (August 26, 1984)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Liebman, David
    Date: Aug. 26, 1984
    Topics: Trans men, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: David Liebman, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from David Liebman to Rupert Raj thanking him for his letter the other day and informing him of an upcoming trip to Florida.
  33. Letter from David William Foerster to Rupert Raj (1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Foerster, David William
    Date: 1976
    Topics: Bottom surgery, FtMs, MtFs, Top surgery, Trans men
    Subject: David William Foerster, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from David William Foerster to Rupert Raj discussing outpatient sex reassignment surgery.
  34. Letter from Edward Tank to Rupert Raj (March 1, 1976)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Tank, Edward S.
    Date: Mar. 1, 1976
    Topics: FtMs, Phalloplasty, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Edward Tank to Rupert Raj stating that the University of Oregon and Stanford University are not combining transgender medical teams, and that the University of Oregon no longer has a te...
  35. 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.
  36. Letter from Colin Markland to Rupert Raj (January 12, 1979)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Markland, Colin
    Date: Jan. 12, 1979
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Rupert Raj, University of Calgary
    Description: Letter from Colin Markland to Rupert Raj discussing the University of Minnesota's gender reassignment program and where Raj can find more information detailing their surgery accomplishments and com...
  37. Letters to Rupert Raj from University of Minnesota (1978-1979)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Shons, Alan R., Markland, Colin, Buller, Sheila
    Date: Jan. 19, 1978
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: This is a response to Rupert Raj from Dr. Alan Shons of the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Minnesota Hospitals informing Rupert that another department performs transsexual operat...
  38. Letter from John Money to Rupert Raj (July 6, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Money, John
    Date: Jul. 6, 1978
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Gender Review, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from John Money to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicholas Ghosh). Money thanks Raj for sending a copy of "Gender Review," encloses publications regarding transsexual clinical matters, and pr...
  39. Letter from Robert J. Oliver to Rupert Raj (1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Oliver, Robert J.
    Date: 1978
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Transsexuality
    Subject: Robert J. Oliver, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Robert J. Oliver to Rupert Raj discussing what steps Raj would have to take in order to get sex reassignment surgeries from Oliver's team. The letter outlines the importance of all aspe...
  40. Letter from Milton T. Edgerton to Rupert Raj (April 14, 1978)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Edgerton, Milton
    Date: Apr. 14, 1978
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Milton T. Edgerton to Rupert Raj, explaining to Raj that he feels uncomfortable being on the board of Advisors of the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals Foundation. Edgerton continues...
  41. Letter from Judy Jennings

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Jennings, Judy
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Gender Identity Association, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Judy Jennings, executive secretary of the Gender Identity Association. Jennings provides an overview of the organization, which provides treatment for gender identity problems, as well ...
  42. 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...
  43. Letter from Judy Jennings to Rupert Raj (July 25, 1972)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Jennings, Judy
    Date: Jul. 25, 1972
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Judy Jennings to Rupert Raj informing Raj of the gender affirming care offered at the Gender Identity Association. Jennings includes an information packet on the organizations team and ...
  44. Letter from Judy Jennings to Rupert Raj (October 31, 1972)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Jennings, Judy
    Date: Oct. 31, 1972
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Judy Jennings to Rupert Raj informing him that he is not eligible for a change in his birth certificate, and has to seek evaluation through the Gender Identity Association.
  45. Letter to Rupert Raj from Dr. Ira M. Dushoff (April 13, 1975)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Dushoff, Ira M.
    Date: Apr. 13, 1975
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Description: This correspondence outlines a response to Rupert regarding an inquiry into gender reassignment surgery. Dr. Dushoff states that if a patient has had procedures in the past then they should be eval...
  46. Letter from Judy Jennings to Rupert Raj (March 12, 1973)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Jennings, Judy
    Date: Mar. 12, 1973
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A letter from Judy Jennings, director of the Gender Identity Association, to Rupert Raj letting him know that he has been invited to come in for an evaluation, and also about the necessary deposit.
  47. Letter from Edward S. Tank (December 25, 1974)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Tank, Edward S.
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Edward S. Tank responding to an inquiry about transsexual surgery, stating that the University of Oregon Medical School only performs these surgeries on residents of Oregon and occasion...
  48. Letter from F. Brantley Scott to Rupert Raj (October 15, 1973)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Scott, Brantley F.
    Date: Oct. 15, 1973
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery
    Description: Letter from F. Brantley Scott to Rupert Raj explaining some questions Rupert had proposed before. He describes that so far no other trans men have undergone the surgery they're proposing to him and...
  49. Letter from F. Brantley Scott to Rupert Raj (March 19, 1974)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Scott, Brantley F.
    Date: Mar. 19, 1974
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Phalloplasty
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from F. Brantley Scott to Rupert Raj about phalloplasty resources.
  50. Letter from Patrick Gandy and Donald R. Laub to Rupert Raj (August 15, 1973)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Gandy, Patrick, Laub, Donald R.
    Date: Aug. 15, 1973
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Description: Letter from Patrick Gandy and Donald R. Laub to Rupert Raj about the requirements for gender-affirming surgery.
  51. Letter from Robert J. Stoller to Rupert Raj (February 16, 1973)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Stoller, Robert J.
    Date: Feb. 16, 1973
    Topics: Phalloplasty
    Subject: Erikson Education Foundation
    Description: Letter from Robert J. Stoller to Rupert Raj about gender-affirming surgery at UCLA and more resources.
  52. Letter from Z. Neuman to Rupert Raj (December 18, 1972)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Neuman, Z.
    Date: Dec. 18, 1972
    Topics: Phalloplasty
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Z. Neuman to Rupert Raj discussing the complications and expectations that come with a phalloplasty. Neuman also discusses the healing process and treatments that come with it.
  53. Letter from Sarah Santana to Rupert Raj (December 4, 1972)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Santana, Sarah
    Date: Dec. 4, 1972
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Sarah Santana discussing the techniques used for phalloplasty and hysterectomy surgeries.
  54. Transsexual Rehabilitation Surgical Program at Stanford University Hospital

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: An outline for the plan that an FtM patient would go through when undergoing gender affirming surgery.
  55. Letter from Donald R. Laub to Rupert Raj (August 7, 1972)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Laub, Donald R.
    Date: Aug. 7, 1972
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Phalloplasty
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Donald Laub to Rupert Raj giving a brief overview of the cost and stages of surgery.
  56. Letter from Randall A. Lakosky to Rupert Raj (July 24, 1972)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Lakosky, Randall A.
    Date: Jul. 24, 1972
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Randall A. Lakosky to Rupert Raj replying to his inquiry about references and Lakosky's work.
  57. Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj (December 8, 1990)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Peo, Roger E.
    Date: Dec. 8, 1990
    Topics:  
    Subject: Gender Worker, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Roger E. Peo thanking Rupert for the Gender Worker 1990 award and giving updates on his personal life.
  58. Letter from Miss Renee to Rupert Raj (October 1, 1989)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Miss Renee
    Date: Oct. 1, 1989
    Topics: Gender roles, MtFs, Passing (Gender), Trans women, Transgender people
    Description: Letter from Miss Renee to Rupert Raj. Renee writes that she has created a service called "Miss Renee's Charm School," teaching transgender women how to embody a femme role and pass successfully.
  59. Letter from S. Allen to Rupert Raj (January 9, 1989)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Allen, S.
    Date: Jan. 9, 1989
    Topics:  
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from S. Allen to Rupert Raj requesting literature related to the Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation.
  60. Letter from Jerry to Rupert Raj (September 15, 1989)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Jerry
    Date: Sep. 15, 1989
    Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Trans men, Transgender people
    Description: Letter from Jerry to Rupert Raj, where he writes that he has been out of touch because he felt Rupert's magazine was catering to homosexuals. Jerry also asks for information regarding phalloplasty ...
  61. Letter from Jerry to Rupert Raj (December 13, 1989)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Jerry
    Date: Dec. 13, 1989
    Topics: FtMs, Trans men
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Jerry to Rupert Raj, asking why there is a delay in receiving the information he requested.
  62. Reckless Masquerade!

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Tom, David
    Date: Jun. 1988
    Topics: Queer people, Transfeminine people, Transgender people, Transmasculine people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: A collection of poems relating to queer identities written by various authors. The poems were compiled by Tom and illustrated by David.
  63. Letter from Joanna M. Clark (September 2, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Clark, Joanna
    Date: Sep. 2, 1987
    Topics: Transgender people
    Subject: Sister Mary Elizabeth
    Description: Letter from Joanna M. Clark (also known as Sister Mary Elizabeth) to the American Transsexual Education Center. Clark advises that instead of starting a new organization, they focus their resources...
  64. Letter from Joanna M. Clark to Rupert Raj (October 28, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Clark, Joanna
    Date: Oct. 28, 1987
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Joanna Clark, Rupert Raj, Sister Mary Elizabeth
    Description: Letter from Joanna M. Clark (also known as Sister Mary Elizabeth) to Rupert Raj updating him on the last 3-4 weeks of her life, including an appearance on Dr. David Viscott's tv program and an upco...
  65. Letter from Joanna M. Clark to Rupert Raj (June 8, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Clark, Joanna
    Date: Jun. 8, 1987
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: CORISTA, J2CP, Joanna Clark, Rupert Raj, Sister Mary Elizabeth, The Gathering
    Description: Letter from Joanna M. Clark (also known as Sister Mary Elizabeth) to Rupert Raj updating him on her personal life. The letter also contains a mention to the J2CP to CORISTA transition and the creat...
  66. Letter from Johanna M. Clark (May 15, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Clark, Joanna
    Date: May 15, 1987
    Topics:  
    Subject: J2CP, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Johanna M. Clark (also known as Sister Mary Elizabeth) to Rupert Raj explaining that CORISTA is now legal and updating Raj on her business.
  67. Letter from Joanna M. Clark to Rupert Raj (May 5, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Clark, Joanna
    Date: May 5, 1987
    Topics: Transgender people
    Subject: CORISTA, J2CP, Joanna Clark, Rupert Raj, Sister Mary Elizabeth, Transender Activism
    Description: Letter from Joanna M. Clark (also known as Sister Mary Elizabeth) to Rupert Raj updating Rupert on things happening with J2CP, her personal life, and the lives of people she had received letters fr...
  68. Letter from Joanna M. Clark (August 28, 1986)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Clark, Joanna
    Date: Aug. 28, 1986
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: J2CP, Joanna Clark, Rupert Raj, Sister Mary Elizabeth
    Description: Letter from Joanna M. Clark (also known as Sister Mary Elizabeth) to Rupert Raj. Joanna let Rupert know that the J2CP can't afford to pay a full-time staff member and that Harry Benjamin had passed...
  69. Letter from Joanna M. Clark (April 2, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Clark, Joanna
    Date: Apr. 2, 1987
    Topics: Transgender people
    Description: Letter from Joanna M. Clark To Rupert Raj detailing her experience witnessing MtF people being at high risk for sexual abuse by fellow prison inmates. Clark apologizes for missing the memorial gath...
  70. Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj (October 30, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Thompson, Jana
    Date: Oct. 30, 1987
    Topics: FtMs, MtFs, Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Jana Thompson, Metamorphosis, Passages, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj asking to run an ad for the monthly newsletter of "The Gathering" and noting the Board of Directors approval of a $15 per year subscription fee for copies of...
  71. Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj (Feburary 25, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Thompson, Jana
    Date: Feb. 25, 1987
    Topics: FtMs, MtFs, Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Description: Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj concerning the creation of a group for transsexuals in the New York metro area called The Gathering. Jana also asks that Rupert Raj promote the creation of T...
  72. Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj (March 29, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Thompson, Jana
    Date: Mar. 29, 1987
    Topics: FtMs, MtFs, Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Jana Thompson, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj, The Gathering
    Description: Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj thanking him for the MtF and FtM questionnaires and asking for more. Thompson also thanks Rupert for the invitation to a social in April and wishes Rupert a ...
  73. Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj (April 7, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Thompson, Jana
    Date: Apr. 7, 1987
    Topics: FtMs, MtFs, Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Jana Thompson, Rupert Raj, The Gathering
    Description: Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj reporting the success of FtMs questionnaires and updating Raj on her write-up on MMRF. Thompson explains the distance is too far for her to travel to Raj's n...
  74. Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj (May 2, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Thompson, Jana
    Date: May 2, 1987
    Topics: FtMs, MtFs, Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Jana Thompson, Rupert Raj, The Gathering
    Description: Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj asking for MtF and FtM questionnaires, thanking Raj for connecting Thompson with Karen Aldrich, asking how to obtain copies of Susan Huxford's "On Accepting ...
  75. Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj (May 24, 1987)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Thompson, Jana
    Date: May 24, 1987
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Jana Thompson, Metamorphosis, Passages, Rupert Raj, The Gathering
    Description: Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj concerning the June issue of Passages.
  76. Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj (March 19, 1985)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Thompson, Jana
    Date: Mar. 19, 1985
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj asking to become a member of MMRF with a payment for the Metamorphosis Newsletter.
  77. Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj (March 27, 1985)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Thompson, Jana
    Date: Mar. 27, 1985
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: Jana Thompson, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: A letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj concerning a payment for a Metamorphosis membership.
  78. Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj (May 3, 1985)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Thompson, Jana
    Date: May 3, 1985
    Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people
    Subject: F.A.C.T, Jana Thompson, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj thanking Rupert for welcoming Jana into the Metamorphosis community.
  79. A Photograph of Two People Posing Outside

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: 1961?
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club
    Description: Two people associated with the Playgirl Club posing together outside, standing in front of trees.
  80. Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj (May 27, 1985)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: May 27, 1985
    Topics: Transgender activism
    Subject: Jana Thompson, Rupert Raj
    Description: Jana Thompson responds to Rupert Raj, providing updates on her life and comparing the benefits of studying journalism or advertising for a career in public relations.
  81. Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj (June 25, 1985)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Thompson, Jana
    Date: Jun. 25, 1985
    Topics: South Asian LGBTQ+ people
    Subject: Jana Thompson, Rupert Raj
    Description: A letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj. This letter is a follow-up to a letter sent on May 27th. Jana discusses public relations versus journalism and the issue of neutrality.
  82. 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...
  83. A Photograph of Felicity Chandelle in a Pink Dress

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 6, 1962
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle, Felicity Chandelle Photo Album
    Description: A photograph of Felicity Chandelle posing in front of I. Miller Shoe Store on 5th Avenue.
  84. A Photograph of Felicity Chandelle in front of a Store Window

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 9, 1962
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle, Felicity Chandelle Photo Album
    Description: A photograph of Felicity Chandelle in front of a store window. A tile on the wall behind her reads "Tailored Women."
  85. A Photograph of Felicity Chandelle in front of Best & Co.

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 9, 1962
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle, Felicity Chandelle Photo Album
    Description: A photograph of Felicity Chandelle standing in front of a Best & Co. store window holding a parcel.
  86. A Photograph of Felicity Chandelle in a Fur Coat

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 9, 1962
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle, Felicity Chandelle Photo Album
    Description: A photograph of Felicity Chandelle modeling a fur coat in front of the Biltmore Theater. It is noted on the back of the photo that it was 85 degrees outside when the photo was taken.
  87. A Photograph of Felicity Chandelle in a Fur Neckpiece

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 9, 1962
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle, Felicity Chandelle Photo Album
    Description: A photograph of Felicity Chandelle modeling a Stone Marten fur neckpiece in front of the Biltmore Theater.
  88. 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...
  89. A Notecard from The Playgirl Club

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club
    Description: A notecard listing the dates and participants from the first and second parties of The Playgirl Club.
  90. Handwritten Letter from Johnny Austen

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Austen, Johnny
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Trans men, Transgender community, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Johnny A, Rupert Raj, The Uninvited Dilemma: A Question of Gender
    Description: Letter from Johnny Austen discusses the costs of his dues, newsletter back issues, and a copy of The Uninvited Dilemma. He asks to be added to the pen-pal list under his pen name "Romeo Bliss." He ...
  91. Letter from Johnny Austen

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Austen, Johnny
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Phalloplasty, Trans men, Transgender community, Transgender people's writings
    Subject: Johnny A, Rupert Raj
    Description: Johnny Austen writes requesting information. The letter has colorful stamps as well as a picture of him as a child in a cowboy hat. He also wrote under the names Charles John Austen III, Romeo Blis...
  92. Letter from Robin Miller to Rupert Raj (January 1, 1985)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Miller, Robin
    Date: Jan. 1, 1985
    Topics: FtMs, MtFs, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Robin Miller to Rupert Raj discussing attendance at a social group for trans people, and letting Raj know she had her first kiss with a man.
  93. Letter from Rhon L. to Rupert Raj (June 5, 1985)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Rhon L.
    Date: Jun. 5, 1985
    Topics: FtMs, Transgender people
    Subject: Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Rhon to Rupert Raj updating Rupert on his life since they last talked.
  94. A Photograph of Playgirl Club Members at a Dining Table

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 12, 1961
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club
    Description: A black and white photograph of Playgirl Club members arranged around a dining table at the first house party. Pictured from left to right: Felicity, Doctor, Karen, Suzanna, Lee, Marie, Ken, Pat.
  95. A Photograph of Vicki Seated

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 12, 1961
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club
    Description: A photograph of Vicki posed sitting on the floor with her skirt fanned out around her.
  96. Letter from Rhon L. to Rupert Raj (May 6, 1984)

     
    Collection: Rupert Raj Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Rhon L.
    Date: May 6, 1984
    Topics: FtMs, Top surgery, Transgender people
    Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj
    Description: Letter from Rhon L. to Rupert Raj, updating him on the connections he has made because of Metamorphosis, as well as on his surgeries which were successful.
  97. Photographs of Vicki and Suzanna

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 12, 1961
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club
    Description: Photographs of Vicki and Suzanna standing by a staircase. Vicki is wearing a maid's outfit.
  98. A Photograph of Vicki

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 12, 1961
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club
    Description: A photograph of Vicki standing by a fireplace in a black cocktail dress.
  99. A Photograph of Pamela, Karen, and Lee

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 12, 1961
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club
    Description: A Photograph of Pamela, Karen, and Lee sitting at a dining table. The back someone's head is visible sitting across from them.
  100. A Photograph of Karen, Lee, Pamela, and Suzanna with Captain John Miller

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 12, 1961
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, John MacDonald Miller, The Playgirl Club
    Description: A photograph of Karen, John Miller, Lee, and Pamela standing with their arms linked and Suzanna posed on the floor in front of them. Captain John Miller, who also went by Felicity Chandelle, is wea...