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| Name: | Reverend Braxton Sawyer: The Crusading Anti-nudist of Arkansas |
| Authors: | Atkins, Curtis |
| Published Date: | 11 Sep. 2023 |
| Indexed Date: | 11 Sep. 2023 |
| Web Link: | https://www.planetnude.co/p/reverend-braxton-sawyer-the-crusading |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Atkins, Curtis. “Reverend Braxton Sawyer: The Crusading Anti-nudist of Arkansas.” Planet Nude (Substack), 11 Sep. 2023, https://www.planetnude.co/p/reverend-braxton-sawyer-the-crusading |
Summary
This article discusses the efforts of Reverend Braxton Sawyer's campaign against nudism in America and traces his personal and legislative attempts to outlaw nudism in various states. Documenting his endeavors and the eventual passing of anti-nudism legislation in Arkansas in 1957, the summary also touches on Sawyer's activities in later years, which included previously undocumented accusations of fraudulent activities. The summary also highlights the continued presence of the anti-nudism law in Arkansas and unsuccessful repeal efforts.