121 10 3176 https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/fa808f90bf0213266013baf42a6cdfcc.pdf bc083c1d547321b6842efd35a979fdde Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Digital Trans Archives - Rupert Raj fonds Description An account of the resource Digitization of Rupert Raj fonds for CLIR grant Eurasian-Canadian Rupert Raj has been a trans activist in Canada, the USA and abroad since 1971---the same year he began his 41-year gender transition in Ottawa. First a newsletter editor, peer-counsellor, researcher and educator (1978-2001), then a psychotherapist, gender consultant and professional trainer (2001-2015), and finally an author/editor (1997-present), Rupert has been engaging with queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit adults and teens, and their loved ones for more than 50 years. The two trans service organizations he co-founded were Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT) (1978-1982) and Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) (1983-1988), and the three counselling/consulting services were: Metamorphosis Counselling & Educational Services (1982-1983), Gender Worker/Gender Consultants (1988-1990) and RR Consulting (2001-2015). Rupert's three published books include: Trans Activism in Canada: A Reader (with Dan Irving) (2014), Of Souls & Roles, Of Sex & Gender: A Treasury of Transsexual, Transgenderist and Transvestic Verse from 1967 to 1991 (2017, 2018) and Dancing the Dialectic: True Tales of a Transgender Trailblazer (second edition) (2020). The Rupert Raj Collection in the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) includes newsletters, magazines, books, newspaper clippings (scrapbooks), correspondence, photographs and other materials. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from The ArQuives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that The ArQuives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s). Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Jana to Rupert Raj (May 3, 1985) Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Description An account of the resource Letter from Jana to Rupert Raj thanking Rupert for welcoming Jana into the Metamorphosis community. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jana Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985-05-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context F0021-01-059_04_OCR_Redacted Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm West New York, NJ F.A.C.T Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation Rupert Raj Fonds transgender activism transgender people https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/3267b300f4048db51fac0cd340ad967e.pdf 3ecb37a345ae79b7f8668efd6662d2e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Digital Trans Archives - Rupert Raj fonds Description An account of the resource Digitization of Rupert Raj fonds for CLIR grant Eurasian-Canadian Rupert Raj has been a trans activist in Canada, the USA and abroad since 1971---the same year he began his 41-year gender transition in Ottawa. First a newsletter editor, peer-counsellor, researcher and educator (1978-2001), then a psychotherapist, gender consultant and professional trainer (2001-2015), and finally an author/editor (1997-present), Rupert has been engaging with queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit adults and teens, and their loved ones for more than 50 years. The two trans service organizations he co-founded were Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT) (1978-1982) and Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) (1983-1988), and the three counselling/consulting services were: Metamorphosis Counselling & Educational Services (1982-1983), Gender Worker/Gender Consultants (1988-1990) and RR Consulting (2001-2015). Rupert's three published books include: Trans Activism in Canada: A Reader (with Dan Irving) (2014), Of Souls & Roles, Of Sex & Gender: A Treasury of Transsexual, Transgenderist and Transvestic Verse from 1967 to 1991 (2017, 2018) and Dancing the Dialectic: True Tales of a Transgender Trailblazer (second edition) (2020). The Rupert Raj Collection in the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) includes newsletters, magazines, books, newspaper clippings (scrapbooks), correspondence, photographs and other materials. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from The ArQuives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that The ArQuives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s). Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Jana to Rupert Raj (May 27, 1985) Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Description An account of the resource Jana responds back to Rupert Raj, providing updates on Jana's life and comparing the benefits of studying either journalism or advertising for a career in public relations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jana Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985-05-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context F0021-01-059_03_Redacted_OCR Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm West New York, NJ Rupert Raj Fonds South Asian transgender people transgender activism transgender people https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/2c791d390c78841f5c73b2c8345d7d5c.pdf 69f8be8d76839eaf402f7f3e4fe017f5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Digital Trans Archives - Rupert Raj fonds Description An account of the resource Digitization of Rupert Raj fonds for CLIR grant Eurasian-Canadian Rupert Raj has been a trans activist in Canada, the USA and abroad since 1971---the same year he began his 41-year gender transition in Ottawa. First a newsletter editor, peer-counsellor, researcher and educator (1978-2001), then a psychotherapist, gender consultant and professional trainer (2001-2015), and finally an author/editor (1997-present), Rupert has been engaging with queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit adults and teens, and their loved ones for more than 50 years. The two trans service organizations he co-founded were Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT) (1978-1982) and Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) (1983-1988), and the three counselling/consulting services were: Metamorphosis Counselling & Educational Services (1982-1983), Gender Worker/Gender Consultants (1988-1990) and RR Consulting (2001-2015). Rupert's three published books include: Trans Activism in Canada: A Reader (with Dan Irving) (2014), Of Souls & Roles, Of Sex & Gender: A Treasury of Transsexual, Transgenderist and Transvestic Verse from 1967 to 1991 (2017, 2018) and Dancing the Dialectic: True Tales of a Transgender Trailblazer (second edition) (2020). The Rupert Raj Collection in the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) includes newsletters, magazines, books, newspaper clippings (scrapbooks), correspondence, photographs and other materials. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from The ArQuives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that The ArQuives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s). Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Jana to Rupert Raj (June 25, 1985) Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Description An account of the resource A letter from Jana to Rupert Raj that is a follow-up from a letter sent May 27th. Jana discusses public relations versus journalism and the issue of neutrality. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jana Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985-06-25 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context F0021-01-059_02_Redacted_OCR Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm West New York, NJ Rupert Raj Rupert Raj Fonds https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/918eb1303ffed44e71c7ca0f3ac3fe44.pdf d0d13f39f28714747e9f711c8a6afcdd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Digital Trans Archives - Rupert Raj fonds Description An account of the resource Digitization of Rupert Raj fonds for CLIR grant Eurasian-Canadian Rupert Raj has been a trans activist in Canada, the USA and abroad since 1971---the same year he began his 41-year gender transition in Ottawa. First a newsletter editor, peer-counsellor, researcher and educator (1978-2001), then a psychotherapist, gender consultant and professional trainer (2001-2015), and finally an author/editor (1997-present), Rupert has been engaging with queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit adults and teens, and their loved ones for more than 50 years. The two trans service organizations he co-founded were Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT) (1978-1982) and Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) (1983-1988), and the three counselling/consulting services were: Metamorphosis Counselling & Educational Services (1982-1983), Gender Worker/Gender Consultants (1988-1990) and RR Consulting (2001-2015). Rupert's three published books include: Trans Activism in Canada: A Reader (with Dan Irving) (2014), Of Souls & Roles, Of Sex & Gender: A Treasury of Transsexual, Transgenderist and Transvestic Verse from 1967 to 1991 (2017, 2018) and Dancing the Dialectic: True Tales of a Transgender Trailblazer (second edition) (2020). The Rupert Raj Collection in the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) includes newsletters, magazines, books, newspaper clippings (scrapbooks), correspondence, photographs and other materials. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from The ArQuives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that The ArQuives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s). Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Jana to Rupert Raj (September 9, 1985) Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Description An account of the resource Jana sends an update letter to Rupert Raj announcing she will be going forth with "complete sex reassignment." She gives updates on her kids and asks for a new membership card and some Metamorphosis newsletters to be re-sent. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jana Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985-09-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context F0021-01-059_01_OCR MtFs Rupert Raj Fonds South Asian bisexual people South Asian transgender people transgender activism Transgender women https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/d5ceca15dfa2d0b4c7511b11525973af.pdf b8db918b1226c21370c2a14741c32373 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Digital Trans Archives - Rupert Raj fonds Description An account of the resource Digitization of Rupert Raj fonds for CLIR grant Eurasian-Canadian Rupert Raj has been a trans activist in Canada, the USA and abroad since 1971---the same year he began his 41-year gender transition in Ottawa. First a newsletter editor, peer-counsellor, researcher and educator (1978-2001), then a psychotherapist, gender consultant and professional trainer (2001-2015), and finally an author/editor (1997-present), Rupert has been engaging with queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit adults and teens, and their loved ones for more than 50 years. The two trans service organizations he co-founded were Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT) (1978-1982) and Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) (1983-1988), and the three counselling/consulting services were: Metamorphosis Counselling & Educational Services (1982-1983), Gender Worker/Gender Consultants (1988-1990) and RR Consulting (2001-2015). Rupert's three published books include: Trans Activism in Canada: A Reader (with Dan Irving) (2014), Of Souls & Roles, Of Sex & Gender: A Treasury of Transsexual, Transgenderist and Transvestic Verse from 1967 to 1991 (2017, 2018) and Dancing the Dialectic: True Tales of a Transgender Trailblazer (second edition) (2020). The Rupert Raj Collection in the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) includes newsletters, magazines, books, newspaper clippings (scrapbooks), correspondence, photographs and other materials. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from The ArQuives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that The ArQuives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s). Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Enlarged stamp image of Johnny Bliss Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Description An account of the resource 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 Bliss, and later in life Johnny A. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bliss, Johnny Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 0021-01-058_39_OCR Johnny A Rupert Raj Fonds trans men Transgender community https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/b2b25e104415de2e80212bbf478d7f74.pdf 26d8ba6203a126e3887673a430528ff3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Digital Trans Archives - Rupert Raj fonds Description An account of the resource Digitization of Rupert Raj fonds for CLIR grant Eurasian-Canadian Rupert Raj has been a trans activist in Canada, the USA and abroad since 1971---the same year he began his 41-year gender transition in Ottawa. First a newsletter editor, peer-counsellor, researcher and educator (1978-2001), then a psychotherapist, gender consultant and professional trainer (2001-2015), and finally an author/editor (1997-present), Rupert has been engaging with queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit adults and teens, and their loved ones for more than 50 years. The two trans service organizations he co-founded were Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT) (1978-1982) and Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) (1983-1988), and the three counselling/consulting services were: Metamorphosis Counselling & Educational Services (1982-1983), Gender Worker/Gender Consultants (1988-1990) and RR Consulting (2001-2015). Rupert's three published books include: Trans Activism in Canada: A Reader (with Dan Irving) (2014), Of Souls & Roles, Of Sex & Gender: A Treasury of Transsexual, Transgenderist and Transvestic Verse from 1967 to 1991 (2017, 2018) and Dancing the Dialectic: True Tales of a Transgender Trailblazer (second edition) (2020). The Rupert Raj Collection in the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) includes newsletters, magazines, books, newspaper clippings (scrapbooks), correspondence, photographs and other materials. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from The ArQuives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that The ArQuives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s). Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F2M Membership Form for Rupert Raj Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Description An account of the resource 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 names Charles John Austen III, Johnny/Romeo Bliss, and later in life Johnny A. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Austen, Johnny Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989-03-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context F0021-01-058_38_OCR Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Tenafly, New Jersey F2M Johnny A Rupert Raj Fonds Transgender community https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/5f69d50dfb7abe00690eb9e6eefaee23.pdf ad0b7a4d3a6ed2d61e73fb7eb979949a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Digital Trans Archives - Rupert Raj fonds Description An account of the resource Digitization of Rupert Raj fonds for CLIR grant Eurasian-Canadian Rupert Raj has been a trans activist in Canada, the USA and abroad since 1971---the same year he began his 41-year gender transition in Ottawa. First a newsletter editor, peer-counsellor, researcher and educator (1978-2001), then a psychotherapist, gender consultant and professional trainer (2001-2015), and finally an author/editor (1997-present), Rupert has been engaging with queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit adults and teens, and their loved ones for more than 50 years. The two trans service organizations he co-founded were Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT) (1978-1982) and Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) (1983-1988), and the three counselling/consulting services were: Metamorphosis Counselling & Educational Services (1982-1983), Gender Worker/Gender Consultants (1988-1990) and RR Consulting (2001-2015). Rupert's three published books include: Trans Activism in Canada: A Reader (with Dan Irving) (2014), Of Souls & Roles, Of Sex & Gender: A Treasury of Transsexual, Transgenderist and Transvestic Verse from 1967 to 1991 (2017, 2018) and Dancing the Dialectic: True Tales of a Transgender Trailblazer (second edition) (2020). The Rupert Raj Collection in the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) includes newsletters, magazines, books, newspaper clippings (scrapbooks), correspondence, photographs and other materials. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from The ArQuives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that The ArQuives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s). Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from John A. to Rupert Raj (March 23, 1989) Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Description An account of the resource John A. is asking Rupert to complete a membership form and for a copy of a contact list of female-to-male trans people so he could contact them personally. He lists the names of people he already has contact information about and apologizes for asking for favors. He also wrote under the names Charles John Austen III, Johnny/Romeo Bliss, and later in life Johnny A. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Austen, Johnny Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989-03-23 Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context F0021-01-058_37_OCR_Redacted (1) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Tenafly, New Jersey Johnny A Rupert Raj Fonds Transgender community Transgender people's writings https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/bfd39b87c73da3e6184f903d6c4f7a73.pdf 2c74c353c3c22f42fdd78b3fb1e43778 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Digital Trans Archives - Rupert Raj fonds Description An account of the resource Digitization of Rupert Raj fonds for CLIR grant Eurasian-Canadian Rupert Raj has been a trans activist in Canada, the USA and abroad since 1971---the same year he began his 41-year gender transition in Ottawa. First a newsletter editor, peer-counsellor, researcher and educator (1978-2001), then a psychotherapist, gender consultant and professional trainer (2001-2015), and finally an author/editor (1997-present), Rupert has been engaging with queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit adults and teens, and their loved ones for more than 50 years. The two trans service organizations he co-founded were Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT) (1978-1982) and Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) (1983-1988), and the three counselling/consulting services were: Metamorphosis Counselling & Educational Services (1982-1983), Gender Worker/Gender Consultants (1988-1990) and RR Consulting (2001-2015). Rupert's three published books include: Trans Activism in Canada: A Reader (with Dan Irving) (2014), Of Souls & Roles, Of Sex & Gender: A Treasury of Transsexual, Transgenderist and Transvestic Verse from 1967 to 1991 (2017, 2018) and Dancing the Dialectic: True Tales of a Transgender Trailblazer (second edition) (2020). The Rupert Raj Collection in the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) includes newsletters, magazines, books, newspaper clippings (scrapbooks), correspondence, photographs and other materials. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from The ArQuives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that The ArQuives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s). Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Johnny Austen to Rupert Raj (July 11, 1988) Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Description An account of the resource Johnny Austen writes Rupert Raj discussing the name of his newsletter and the trans organization he is starting. He also writes about his move and a recent publication of his work. The last page is a membership form. He also wrote under the names Charles John Austen III, Johnny/Romeo Bliss, and later in life Johnny A. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Austen, Johnny Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1988-07-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource F0021-01-058_36_OCR Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context F0021-01-058_36_OCR FtMs Johnny A Rupert Raj Fonds trans men Transgender community transgender newsletters Transgender people's writings https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/57a75a4a5bc2b04f6f5dc0f26eac2fd9.pdf 96d9c63c294527659ccb0c87b14abbf9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Digital Trans Archives - Rupert Raj fonds Description An account of the resource Digitization of Rupert Raj fonds for CLIR grant Eurasian-Canadian Rupert Raj has been a trans activist in Canada, the USA and abroad since 1971---the same year he began his 41-year gender transition in Ottawa. First a newsletter editor, peer-counsellor, researcher and educator (1978-2001), then a psychotherapist, gender consultant and professional trainer (2001-2015), and finally an author/editor (1997-present), Rupert has been engaging with queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit adults and teens, and their loved ones for more than 50 years. The two trans service organizations he co-founded were Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT) (1978-1982) and Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) (1983-1988), and the three counselling/consulting services were: Metamorphosis Counselling & Educational Services (1982-1983), Gender Worker/Gender Consultants (1988-1990) and RR Consulting (2001-2015). Rupert's three published books include: Trans Activism in Canada: A Reader (with Dan Irving) (2014), Of Souls & Roles, Of Sex & Gender: A Treasury of Transsexual, Transgenderist and Transvestic Verse from 1967 to 1991 (2017, 2018) and Dancing the Dialectic: True Tales of a Transgender Trailblazer (second edition) (2020). The Rupert Raj Collection in the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) includes newsletters, magazines, books, newspaper clippings (scrapbooks), correspondence, photographs and other materials. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from The ArQuives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that The ArQuives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s). Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Mailing from John A. of the F2M Organization Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Description An account of the resource 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 confidential aspect of the organization. The last page is a membership form. He also wrote under the names Charles John Austen III, Johnny/Romeo Bliss, and later in life Johnny A. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context F0021-01-058_35-02 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Tenafly, New Jersey F2M Gender Affirming Surgery Johnny A Rupert Raj Fonds trans men Transgender community Transgender people's writings https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/317ae5013e0802dfa62923781a64ac1d.pdf dfcc0384a0f3eaf3c02433a028147fa2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Digital Trans Archives - Rupert Raj fonds Description An account of the resource Digitization of Rupert Raj fonds for CLIR grant Eurasian-Canadian Rupert Raj has been a trans activist in Canada, the USA and abroad since 1971---the same year he began his 41-year gender transition in Ottawa. First a newsletter editor, peer-counsellor, researcher and educator (1978-2001), then a psychotherapist, gender consultant and professional trainer (2001-2015), and finally an author/editor (1997-present), Rupert has been engaging with queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit adults and teens, and their loved ones for more than 50 years. The two trans service organizations he co-founded were Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT) (1978-1982) and Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) (1983-1988), and the three counselling/consulting services were: Metamorphosis Counselling & Educational Services (1982-1983), Gender Worker/Gender Consultants (1988-1990) and RR Consulting (2001-2015). Rupert's three published books include: Trans Activism in Canada: A Reader (with Dan Irving) (2014), Of Souls & Roles, Of Sex & Gender: A Treasury of Transsexual, Transgenderist and Transvestic Verse from 1967 to 1991 (2017, 2018) and Dancing the Dialectic: True Tales of a Transgender Trailblazer (second edition) (2020). The Rupert Raj Collection in the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) includes newsletters, magazines, books, newspaper clippings (scrapbooks), correspondence, photographs and other materials. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from The ArQuives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that The ArQuives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s). Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Johnny A. to Rupert Raj (February 22, 1989) Subject The topic of the resource Transgender history Description An account of the resource Johnny A. writes to Rupert to announce the premier issue of his newsletter. He also wrote under the names Charles John Austen III, and Johnny/Romeo Bliss. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Austen, Johnny Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989-02-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context F0021-01-058_35_01 F2M Johnny A Rupert Raj Fonds Transgender community Transgender people's writings