Western Nudist Research Library (WNRL)
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The Western Nudist Research Library is an independent member-supported nonprofit incorporated in 2006, on the grounds of the Glen Eden Sun Club. Our mission is to catalogue, digitize, and preserve the history of nudism.
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Calling all history buffs and library lovers! The WNRL at
@glenedensunclub.bsky.social is growing and we need your help. We're looking for volunteers to assist with scanning, cataloging, and other fun projects. Come be a part of preserving the history of the nudist movement! Contact us today!
We all come to naturism for various reasons. We'd love to hear what first drew you to naturism!
We all need this kind of focus for a good weekend. Get your weekend aim set. What are your targets for the next two days?

📸 Nude Sun Fun 1963
Calling all history buffs and library lovers! The WNRL at
@glenedensunclub.bsky.social is growing and we need your help. We're looking for volunteers to assist with scanning, cataloging, and other fun projects. Come be a part of preserving the history of the nudist movement! Contact us today!
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The following is a short excerpt from a 1994 “Donahue” episode featuring Ray Connett, the founder of Glen Eden Sun Club. His hat is on display at @wnrl.bsky.social

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#gleneden #Connett #nudist #nudism #naturism #naturist
Ray Connett on Donahue 1994
YouTube video by Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park
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Throwback to a lively Labor Day scene from 1965! Looks like some classic poolside antics were in full swing.

We at WNRL hope your Labor Day is filled with as much fun and joy as these 4 from the 1965 Nudist Holiday Magazine are having.
Summer's almost over! 😩 Let's make the last few weeks count. What's one thing you absolutely have to do before the season is officially over?

Is it a game of volleyball? A trip to a campground? A day of boating?

📸 Utopia Magazine 1964
Nothing beats the comfort of your own home and the freedom of being yourself. This vintage pic reminds us of the simple joys. How are you unwinding at home on #HomeNudistDay ?

📷 1956 American Nudist magazine
Did you know there's a place dedicated to preserving the history of nudism? We're the Western Nudist Research Library, a member-supported nonprofit archiving over 115 years of social nudism! Help support our mission to preserve this unique heritage.

Join: wnrl.org/join/
Great insights! And what a fantastic photo!!
How has being a nudist influenced the way you see the world or live your life?

Today is #NationalNudeDay and it's about celebrating the human body in its natural form & embracing freedom. It's a day for many to honor body positivity & the simple act of being.

📸 1962 Nude Sun Fun
For the last day of #NudeRecreationWeek we're embracing the art of simply being. Anyone else channeling "Dolce far niente" – the sweetness of doing nothing? There's nothing quite like relaxing with the sun on your skin.

Repost if you're doing the same!

📸 Nude Sun Fun magazine, 1962
All photos from 1962 & 1963 editions of Nude Sun Fun magazine.
Happy #SkinnyDipDay! What better way to celebrate than during #NudeRecreationWeek? Shedding those layers and feeling the water on your skin is truly freeing. How are you celebrating today?
They certainly did. Maybe it's something we need to revisit!
For Day 5 of #NudeRecreationWeek, we've dug into a 1966 issue of Jaybird Magazine and found these photos. They certainly look like they're enjoying themselves, but we're left wondering what exactly are they doing?
All images from Utopia Magazine 1964 - 1966
It's Day 4 of #NudeRecreationWeek and we're jumping into the fun with volleyball! 🏐 What is it about this high-energy game that makes it such a favorite among nudists? Share your thoughts! #Naturism #Volleyball
Yes, this was published in 1955 in American Nudist magazine.
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As kids, we could spend hours in a pool playing Chicken Fights, Marco Polo or so many other games. For Day 3 of #nuderecreationweek we think it's time to get back into the pool!
It's Day 2 of Nude Recreation Week, and we're embracing the spirit of trying something new! Today's adventure: horseshoes. Can you believe we've never played this classic game before?

📷 1955 American Nudist
#nuderecreationweek