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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Four Oregon ski areas are opening this weekend ... AOC lacked policy for Breidenthal account ... Federal bill will give boost to Oregon transportation projects ... Four Oregon ski areas are opening this weekend ... AOC lacked policy for Breidenthal account ... Federal bill will give boost to Oregon transportation projects ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Trail nudist camp hosted regional convention in 1950s Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 27, 2015 at 9:44 AM Posted Apr. 27, 2015 at 9:44 AM » Social News I'd heard that the Rogue Valley hosted a nudist convention at a camp sometime in the 1950s. I also remember talk about a nudist film called "Garden of Eden" shown at a local drive-in to coincide with the convention. Can your sleuths find out where and when it was? — Ron, via phone You know, among the lessons we learned accommodating your query is that the phrase "nudism sleuth" is a very silly phrase to say aloud. A quick search shows that there is indeed a 1954 nudist film by that title. It also happens to be available online, but we spared ourselves a lengthy explanation to our bosses and skipped that feature presentation. That said, we did find an advertisement for the film in the July 12, 1955, Mail Tribune, showing for the following three days at the Rogue Drive-In on Crater Lake Highway. We didn't track down any further information about a nudism convention in July 1955 archives, but in the July 12, 1959, MT, there was a rather large spread about an annual Northwest Regional convention of the American Sunbathers Association at White Oak Lodge north of Trail. The article claims 500 nudists and sunbathing enthusiasts attended the clothing-optional 1959 convention in Jackson County, which had occurred since 1951, and was the largest gathering of nudists in the Northwest. That spread included (family-friendly) photos of the pool, camp area, and a photo of the coronation of King "Les" and Queen "Bev" holding a rather strategically-placed flower bouquet. The article states they were chosen on the basis of personality and devotion to the principle of nudism and suntan. The article emphasized the platonic nature of the nudist camp: "At White Oak lodge, as other reputable nudist clubs, no alcoholic beverages are allowed and rowdyism is strictly out." Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 27, 2015 at 9:44 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501