Post a Comment. It met in a variety of private homes before opening in Beach Road and then moving to the corner of Karangahape Road and Hereford Street, where it had a sterling reputation for boisterous parties. Usage continued into the s. By the late s, lesbian social culture had the right ingredients to thrive. Kamp women recognized cities as the best places to meet other women and as more people moved to urban areas, public kamp communities formed. News of the fight for gay liberation and information about lesbian clubs abroad inspired New Zealand lesbians to organize.
Sports such as hockey and softball became very popular among kamp women, bringing teams and fans together to socialize. To meet the needs of this blossoming culture, the Kamp Girls Club was established in late as a social club meeting in private homes in Auckland. One of the women who hosted the club at her house tells her story in Alison J. Lesbians met at the Kamp Girls Club after sports games or to attend dances in this women-only space. There was even a newsletter for the patrons, named after the club, published in and Documentary-style fine art photographer, Fiona Clark, who has photographed many points of queer cultural significance, snapped some shots in including the above image.
This is the building today. The club existed on the second floor. Labels: Auckland , lesbian bar , New Zealand. No comments:. Post a Comment Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.
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