Discover the remarkable stories of Jeannette and Zelda Suplee, two pioneering women in American nudism who were the successive “first ladies” of Pennsylvania’s Sunny Rest Lodge. This episode explores Jeannette’s foundational role in establishing Sunny Rest Lodge, and Zelda’s influential journey as a nudist advocate and gender studies pioneer. Delve into their unique contributions to the nudist movement, their impact on nudism's public perception, and the legacy they left behind.
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Links from this episode
American Nudist Research Library
Sunny Rest Resort
Sunnier Palms
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Read more about Jeannette and Zelda
Show notes
Episode produced by Evan Nicks.
Music in this episode was sourced and licensed from Envato Elements or the Independent Music Licensing Collective (IMLC).
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