American Nudist Research Library
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The American Nudist Research Library is the first and believed to be the largest nudist/naturist library in North America. The American Nudist Research Library (ANRL) is located in Kissimmee
, Florida
. Kissimmee is also the location of the headquarters of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR)
. AANR and the ANRL are not affiliated, however they do operate in cooperation with each other in regards to nudism and related research.
The library was founded in 1979 by Read and Jayne Schuster, with the assistance of Jim and Lyda "Pete" Hadley. The Hadleys founded Cypress Cove Nudist Resort and Spa in Kissimmee in 1964. The resort is still in operation and is the home of the ANRL. However, the library is an independent facility not associated with the resort. The ANRL is a recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
The library houses a very broad collection of nudist magazines dating back to the early 20th century, as well as books, videos, sound recordings, films, memorabilia, photographic images, and various documents and manuscripts all relating to naturism/nudism and nudity
. The materials are also being converted to digital
format(s) for preservation and ease of file sharing. The ANRL is staffed by volunteers and un-paid professionals who manage the operation. The ANRL is open to visitors, as well as by appointment for qualified researchers. The ANRL is a member based organization.
Kissimmee, Florida
Kissimmee is a city in Osceola County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 59,682. It is the county seat of Osceola County...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. Kissimmee is also the location of the headquarters of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR)
American Association for Nude Recreation
The American Association for Nude Recreation is a nudist organization in the United States. Founded in 1931, the organization advocates nudity and nude recreation in appropriate settings. The AANR charters approximately 259 independent U.S. nudist resorts and parks...
. AANR and the ANRL are not affiliated, however they do operate in cooperation with each other in regards to nudism and related research.
The library was founded in 1979 by Read and Jayne Schuster, with the assistance of Jim and Lyda "Pete" Hadley. The Hadleys founded Cypress Cove Nudist Resort and Spa in Kissimmee in 1964. The resort is still in operation and is the home of the ANRL. However, the library is an independent facility not associated with the resort. The ANRL is a recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
The library houses a very broad collection of nudist magazines dating back to the early 20th century, as well as books, videos, sound recordings, films, memorabilia, photographic images, and various documents and manuscripts all relating to naturism/nudism and nudity
Nudity
Nudity is the state of wearing no clothing. The wearing of clothing is exclusively a human characteristic. The amount of clothing worn depends on functional considerations and social considerations...
. The materials are also being converted to digital
Digital
A digital system is a data technology that uses discrete values. By contrast, non-digital systems use a continuous range of values to represent information...
format(s) for preservation and ease of file sharing. The ANRL is staffed by volunteers and un-paid professionals who manage the operation. The ANRL is open to visitors, as well as by appointment for qualified researchers. The ANRL is a member based organization.