Fonds consists of materials created and gathered by Jae Kim in personal, professional, and academic contexts, predominantly after his move from Vancouver to Toronto. Materials are organized to reflect key aspects of Kim’s life, including personal identity exploration, gender transition, academic and professional development, community organizing, and creative work. Records were generated through various activities, including personal correspondence, academic research, employment, activism, and curatorial practice, particularly concerning 2SLGBTQ+ BIPOC communities.
Fonds comprises a range of documentary forms, including textual records, digital files, and artifacts. Records include medical documentation, personal and professional correspondence, academic writings, exhibit materials, and photographs.
Fonds contains the following series: Gender Transition; Professional Work and Employment; Higher Education; The ArQuives Exhibit; Community Engagement and Volunteering; Personal Correspondence; Creative Projects.
Kim, Jae