AANR Predecessor

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  Ditchdoctor

  Jun 30, 2022

  I would like to think so, but probably not. 50s and 60s, probably not.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Jun 30, 2022

  [quote]I would like to think so, but probably not. 50s and 60s, probably not.[/quote] More likely then than now.

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  EarlD

  Jun 30, 2022

  That was during what was called the golden age of nudism so it was very possible. Though they likely wore shoes and socks while being clothes free back then. It was called the American Sunbathing Association then so you can check to verify. They celebrate their 90th anniversary this year.

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  Bill

  Jun 30, 2022

  Research on this topic could likely come down to a single phone call since AANR headquarters in Kissimmee, Florida has an extensive library on nudism located on the property of Cypress Cove. I'd be slightly surprised if the librarian doesn't know the answer to this question without hesitation.

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  StevieLorna

  Jun 30, 2022

  Im not well read on AANR so Im not sure from your opening statement if the offices were just regular offices in an office block or on an actual nudist resort.

  It would make a difference.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Jun 30, 2022

  It was adjacent to a resort,
  We may have insured that also, but there would have been less reason for salesmen to visit there.

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  StevieLorna

  Jun 30, 2022

  If it wasnt part of the resort then I think its probably false as it would be full of non nudist too.

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  EarlD

  Jul 1, 2022

  [quote]It was adjacent to a resort, We may have insured that also, but there would have been less reason for salesmen to visit there.[/quote] Sunshine Park in Mays Landing New Jersey was the home the offices of the American Sunbathing Association. It was founded in the 1930s sometime between 1931-1935 according to different accounts. It remained the association headquarters until founder Rev. Isley Boone was ousted as president. See info here in [url][link]/link/7db766423dc15137/aHR0cHM6Ly9jbG90aGVzZnJlZWxpZmUuY29tL25hdHVyaXN0LXdpa2kvc3Vuc2hpbmUtcGFyay8%3D[/link]naturist wiki[/url]

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  John

  Jul 2, 2022

  I don't think so. Back then I think nudism was more of a taboo than it is today.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Jul 2, 2022

  [quote]I don't think so. Back then I think nudism was more of a taboo than it is today.[/quote] Why do you think so? Many people including myself, feel the opposite way. Nudity at men only facilities was common. There were more clothing optional beaches and campgrounds than there are now.

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  EarlD

  Jul 2, 2022

  [quote]Back then I think nudism was more of a taboo than it is today.[/quote] That is not an accurate assessment IMO. Once the pioneers fought and won the legal battles naturism flourished for a time, in the US during that golden age there were way more naturist opportunities than there are now and a much more positive perspective in the public as well. Many well known people as well as professionals regarded naturism as something positive to pursue. Studies were done that reinforce the idea that non sexual social nudity was safe and positive. Then came the the sexual revolution and things went sideways, and slowly options disappeared laws against increased etc.
  
  All this is documented in books like Naked at Lunch by Mark Haskell and Brian Hoffman Naked: A Cultural History of American Nudism

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