Western Nudist Research Library

08/04/2026

Did you know the WNRL is part of the Nudist Research Library Consortium?

The Consortium brings together five libraries, each dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of social nudism. From books, magazines, photographs, films, newsletters, and personal archives, these collections help ensure that our shared story is protected for future generations.

Every donation, every preserved publication, and every volunteer effort helps keep that history alive. Together, we're making sure the legacy of social nudism isn't lost.

08/01/2026

🎉 20 years ago we cut the ribbon to open the WNRL!

Celebrate with us at our Open House today on the grounds of bsky.social Everyone is welcome to tour the library from 10:00 - 12:00.

If you'd like to lend a hand to help keep us going: wnrl.org/how-to-help

07/22/2026

We received two wonderful donations this week.

A rare Jock Sturges photography book documenting Fanny's years at Montalivet, difficult to find and valued at $2,000.

The other is a German volume featuring photographs of 1920s FKK exercise culture.

Which one would you be tempted to browse first?

If you have items you'd like to donate to WNRL, please reach out to us at: wnrl.org/how-to-help/

07/15/2026

Celebrate 20 years of the Western Nudist Research Library!

Aug. 1
Open House
10 AM–Noon

Presentation
2 PM

Located on the ground of the Glen Eden Sun Club. Tour the library, explore the history of social nudism, and enjoy a free gift, snacks, and a beverage. Help us celebrate two decades of preserving our shared history!

07/10/2026

Its N**e Recreation Week and as we head into the weekend we're curious how you're going to celebrate?

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Western Nudist Research Library! 🎆

Today we celebrate Independence Day and the freedoms that have shaped our nation. It's also a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the communities, friendships, and shared history that make the naturist movement so special.

Whether you're spending the day with family, friends, at your favorite nudist resort, or simply enjoying the sunshine, we wish you a safe, happy, and relaxing holiday.

Happy Independence Day from all of us at the WNRL! ❤️🤍💙

07/01/2026

Over 60 years ago, Eden magazine asked :
"Nudist Photography: Obscene, Erotic, Pornographic?"

Decades later, the debate hasn't gone away, but the choices are very incomplete.

Here's the challenge: if we were putting that cover together today, what words would you use?

05/25/2026

05/15/2026

Funny Friday

📸 1964 Utopia Magazine

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, stepmoms, grandmas, dog moms, chosen moms, and the people who somehow always know where everything is. We hope you are honored as the queen you really are!

📸 1962 Nudist Way of Life

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