Queering Rehoboth Beach : beyond the boardwalk / James T. Sears.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sears, James T. (James Thomas), 1951- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

CAMP Rehoboth (Organization)--History.

CAMP Rehoboth (Organization).

Seaside resorts--Delaware--Rehoboth Beach--History.

Seaside resorts.

Sexual minority community--Delaware--Rehoboth Beach--History.

Sexual minority community.

Rehoboth Beach (Del.)--History.

Rehoboth Beach (Del.).

Rehoboth Beach (Del.)--Social conditions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (357 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Temple University Press, [2024]

Summary:

This book explores the transformation of Rehoboth Beach, a conservative southern Delaware town, into a prominent summer resort for the queer community. Authored by James T. Sears, it delves into the social dynamics and cultural shifts that facilitated this change. The narrative includes insights from interviews with key figures and examines the roles of organizations like CAMP Rehoboth. The book also addresses broader themes of acceptance, identity, and community building. Intended for readers interested in queer history, social change, and cultural studies, the work highlights the intersection of local history and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Contents

Acknowledgments

Notes on Language Use

Cast of Narrators

Abbreviations

Preface

Prologue: A “Family” Restaurant: Room for Us All?

Part I

Introduction: Beyond the Boardwalk

1. Founding Principles

2. Queer Generational Aperçus

Part II

3. Steve Elkins Way

4. Beach Plums and Fairies

5. Renegade Entrepreneur

6. Diamond State Refractions

7. Blood Moon

Part III

8. The Strand

9. We Just Want to Dance

10. Shadow and Light

11. CAMPtime

12. Resistance Is Not Futile

13. CAMPfired

Part IV.

14. We Are Family

15. The Outsiders

16. A Queer Convergence

Epilogue: Rehoboth Reflections

Interviews Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781439923818

1439923817

OCLC:

1430660285