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Sue Smith Windows Memorial Book Sue Smith Windows Memorial Book: Obituary and funeral card of the daughter of Doctor Bob, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. February 15, 1918 to February 9, 2002. (History) http://www.aahistory.com/guestbook/addguest9.html Sponsorship Pamphlet from 1944 Sponsorship Pamphlet from 1944: "A.A. Sponsorship... Its Obligations and Its Responsibilities" by Clarence S. was first published by Cleveland Central Office. (PDF requires Acrobat Reader) (History)[PDF] http://www.midlandaa.org/AAhistory/SponsorshipPamphlet-1944.pdf Tennessee Archives Tennessee Archives: This site is Tennessee State Archives of Alcoholics Anonymous in Area 64. The main purpose is to carry the message to the still suffering Alcoholic. (History) http://www.area64tnarchives.org Dr Silkworth Archive Dr Silkworth Archive: Dr. William (Silky) Silkworth was a key figure in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. This is a collection of articles by and about him. (History) http://www.silkworth.net/silkworth/silkworth.html Sobriety Medallions Sobriety Medallions: Article traces the origin of the sobriety anniversary medallion to 1973 and a small mint named Wendell's. (History) http://www.sobercity.com/content.cfm?id=9 Writing The Big Book Writing The Big Book: Most of the ideas and wording in the A.A. book came from other writers. An essay by archivist and historian Mitchell K. (History) http://alcoholism.about.com/library/blmitch8.htm Success Rates in Early A.A. Success Rates in Early A.A.: Alcoholics Anonymous still works for alcoholics who want to stop drinking and who really try. Numbers look different because early AA prescreened candidates. Examples. (History) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/message/1359 Dr Harry Tiebout Papers Dr Harry Tiebout Papers: Dr. Harry M. Tiebout, a psychiatrist, was an early supporter of Alcoholics Anonymous. These papers are an important part of A.A. history. (History) http://silkworth.net/tiebout/tiebout_papers.html The Common Sense of Drinking The Common Sense of Drinking: This 1931 book by Richard Peabody was influential in the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. Complete text is available as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file. (History) http://www.aabibliography.com/common_sense_of_drinking.htm Dick B Articles on A.A. History Dick B Articles on A.A. History: This prolific writer focuses on the Christian and Bible influences on early Alcoholics Anonymous. Several articles here. Links to other sites with even more. (History) http://www.dickb.com/archives/history.shtml Gresham's Law in Alcoholics Anonymous Gresham's Law in Alcoholics Anonymous: This 1976 article from "24 Magazine" argues that weak A.A. is squeezing out strong A.A. practices. (History) http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/Gresham's.htm Dallas, Texas, AA History Dallas, Texas, AA History: Esther E. ("A Flower of the South") introduced AA to Dallas in 1943. Includes an interview with oldtimer Searcy W. (History) http://www.aadallas.org/dalhistory.htm Chicago AA History Chicago AA History: Features an article by a delegate to the first General Service Conference. Also a member who came to AA in 1947 who died 50+ years sober. (History) http://www.aa-sia-district10.org/A.A.%20History.htm For Drunks Only For Drunks Only: Preface to "For Drunks Only" gives history of that book as well as the popular "Twenty-Four Hours a Day" meditation book. (History) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aahistorybuffs/message/956 Ten Years of A.A. in Cuba Ten Years of A.A. in Cuba: A report by someone who attended the tenth anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous in Cuba. (History) https://netmail.att.net/wmc/v/wm?cmd=Show&no=47&uid=1221&sid=c2 Alcoholics and God - Liberty Magazine Alcoholics and God - Liberty Magazine: The September 1939 Liberty Magazine article on Alcoholics Anonymous. First national coverage of AA. (History) http://www.eskimo.com/~burked/history/liberty.html The Lord's Prayer The Lord's Prayer: Letter from AA co-founder Bill W about the custom of using this prayer to close an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (History) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aahistorybuffs/message/27 Searcy W Searcy W: Interview with early Texas AA member who was 54+ years sober at the time. (History) http://www.aabibliography.com/searcy_w.html An Interpretation of the Twelve Steps An Interpretation of the Twelve Steps: "First printed in September 1944" according to the first page. Steps are broken into four discussion topics. Also known as The Detroit Pamphlet. (PDF requires Acrobat Reader) (History) http://www.aanapa.org/pdf/Interpretation_12_Steps.pdf Australian AA History Australian AA History: Tells of the start and growth of Alcoholics Anonymous in Australia (1942 thru 1999). (History) http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.au/factfile/fact_file_history.php Timeline of AA History, A Narrative Timeline of AA History, A Narrative: Traces alcoholism and the development of Alcoholics Anonymous. Names and dates including the origin of many of the Big Book stories. [Requires Acrobat Reader] (History)[PDF] http://www.midlandaa.org/AAhistory/AA_Timeline_2004-04-01_Public%2004.pdf Angel of Hope Angel of Hope: Offers a video biography of Sister Ignatia who provided medical care for many early members of Alcoholics Anonymous. (History) http://www.srsofcharity.org/aa.html A.A. History by Mitchell K. A.A. History by Mitchell K.: A collection of articles by historian and archivist Mitchell K. on the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. (History) http://alcoholism.about.com/library/blmitch.htm AA Basics: A Study AA Basics: A Study: One writer's view of the Twelve Steps and their relation to Holy Bible passages in James, Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, and 1 Corinthians 13. (History) http://www.dickb.com/AAbasicideas.shtml How it Worked How it Worked: The story of Clarence S and the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous in Cleveland, Ohio. Complete text available free on-line. His was "Home Brewmeister" story in the Big Book. (History) http://www.aabbsg.de/chs/index.htm The Silkworth Net Collection The Silkworth Net Collection: Provides resources on the subject of alcoholism and recovery, especially AA history and the Big Book "Alcoholics Anonymous." (History) http://www.silkworth.net/ The Detroit Pamphlet The Detroit Pamphlet: "An Interpretation of the Twelve Steps" is a historic pamphlet used in early Alcoholics Anonymous. Steps are arranged in four topics of Admission, Spiritual Phase, Inventory and Restitution, and Active Work. (History) http://mypage.iusb.edu/~gchesnut/hsdetr0.html AA History from Cybriety.org AA History from Cybriety.org: Scores of articles, letters, and pictures about the development of Alcoholics Anonymous. (History) http://www.rewritables.net/cybriety/aa_history.htm Photographs from AA History Photographs from AA History: A collection from the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous with a few more recent pictures. (History) http://www.rewritables.net/cybriety/aa_photos.htm Mitchell K's A.A. Photographic History Mitchell K's A.A. Photographic History: AA's internet archivist has created a photographic journey through the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. (History) http://www.silkworth.net/mitchellk/aahistoryphotos/index.html Articles, Letters, and Pamphlets from Early AA Articles, Letters, and Pamphlets from Early AA: A collection of newspaper and magazine articles important to the growth of Alcoholics Anonymous. More history from old letters, brochures, and pamphlets. Compiled by the West Baltimore Group. (History) http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/historypage.htm How AA Came to Baltimore How AA Came to Baltimore: Traces the history of the first groups. Includes text of local newspaper articles during that time. (History) http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/history.htm Searcy's Book 1 Searcy's Book 1: Offers a book on "My Alcoholism Recovery since 1946" and a history of how early A.A. groups started. (History) http://searcywdallastx.bigstep.com/item.html?PRID=462778 How AA Came to Maryland How AA Came to Maryland: Starts with Maryland native Sam Shoemaker a pre-founder of AA. Follows others who brought the fellowship to Maryland and the development of early groups there. (History) http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/mdhistory.htm Dr. Robert Smith Archives at Brown University Dr. Robert Smith Archives at Brown University: The collection of correspondence, meeting notes and books of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Dr. Robert H. Smith has been acquired by Brown University and will be made available to researchers interested in the origins of 12-step recovery programs. (History) http://www.brown.edu/Administration/News_Bureau/1999-00/99-063.html Oxford Group Pamphlets Reprinted Oxford Group Pamphlets Reprinted: Thirteen complete Oxford Group pamphlets. Most of AA spiritual principals were drawn from this group's writings. (History) http://www.aabibliography.com/pamphlets.htm An A.A. History Archive An A.A. History Archive: A collection of articles and letters relating to the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous. (History) http://www.silkworth.net/aahistory/historyaa.html A.A. in Regular Magazines A.A. in Regular Magazines: Complete text of several articles in general circulation magazines. From the History Lovers archive. ["Next" "Previous" scrolls more] (History) http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/messagesearch/1173?query=Periodical%20Lit%3A The Serenity Prayer The Serenity Prayer: A 1992 article from "Box 4-5-9" on the origins of the Serenity Prayer and how it came to Alcoholics Anonymous. (History) http://www.aahistory.com/prayer.html The Akron Manual from 1940 (Part 1) The Akron Manual from 1940 (Part 1): Historic pamphlet given to newcomers in the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous. (History) http://mypage.iusb.edu/~gchesnut/hsAkr1.html A.A. History and Archives at Indiana University A.A. History and Archives at Indiana University: Development of spiritual aspects of the A.A. program. Consists of articles and resource material formatted for easy printing. (History) http://mypage.iusb.edu/~gchesnut/ Clarence Snyder - Home Brewmeister Clarence Snyder - Home Brewmeister: A biography of the man who started AA in Cleveland, Ohio. This was the first group to be called Alcoholics Anonymous. (History) http://www.aabibliography.com/aapioneers/clarencesnyder.htm Some Early Sobriety Mementos Some Early Sobriety Mementos: Photos of some early tokens marking various periods of sobriety in AA. These led to the chips that some groups still use today. (History) http://www.aahistory.com/chips.html A.A. History Lovers A.A. History Lovers: A discussion group for those interested in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Replaced the earlier History Buffs group. (History) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aahistorylovers/ Old School A.A. Old School A.A.: A book about the Christian techniques of early A.A.'s Fellowship as reported by A.A. Trustee Frank Amos (History) http://www.dickb.com/OldSchoolAA.shtml ICYPAA History ICYPAA History: International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous. Presently limited to the location of their conventions 1958 to present. (History) http://www.icypaa.org/sections.php?op=list&secid=1 Circle and Triangle Logo Circle and Triangle Logo: What Happened To The Triangle In the Circle? History of why this symbol was removed from Alcoholics Anonymous publications in 1993. (History) http://www.barefootsworld.net/aacircletriangle.html Original "How It Works" Original "How It Works": Text of "How It Works" chapter as it was in the draft manuscript. (History) http://www.aabibliography.com/oldhowitworks.html Northern Illinois Area Northern Illinois Area: How AA developed from the first intergroup in Chicago to what NIA is doing now. By Area 20 of Alcoholics Anonymous. (PDF requires Acrobat Reader) (History) http://www.aa-nia.org/Comm_news/archives/History/NIAHistory2.pdf Alcoholics Anonymous in Bristol and the West of England Alcoholics Anonymous in Bristol and the West of England: Brief history of how AA came to Bristol, England, and spread from there. (History) http://www.rewritables.net/cybriety/aa_in_england.htm Readings from A.A. History Readings from A.A. History: Several articles about Alcoholics Anonymous history collected by the Midland (Michigan) Intergroup. (History) http://www.midlandaa.org/AAhistory/historyindex.html An 1878 View of The Washingtonians An 1878 View of The Washingtonians: Article from book "The Temperance Reform and its Great Reformers." The Washingtonians was an early predecessor of AA which faded away. (History) http://www.eskimo.com/~burked/history/daniels.html Alcoholics Anonymous Historical Data Alcoholics Anonymous Historical Data: The Birth of A.A. and its growth in U.S. and Canada. By the AA General Service Office. (History) http://www.aa.org/default/en_about_aa_sub.cfm?subpageid=27&pageid=24 The Akron Manual from 1940 (Part 2) The Akron Manual from 1940 (Part 2): Conclusion of historic pamphlet given to newcomers in the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous. (History) http://mypage.iusb.edu/~gchesnut/hsAkr2.html The Jack Alexander Article The Jack Alexander Article: "Alcoholics Anonymous" by Jack Alexander, Saturday Evening Post, March 1, 1941. This resulted in a major growth of AA. {Mandatory MIDI music while you read it.) (History) http://www.barefootsworld.net/aajalexpost1941.html AA History and Trivia AA History and Trivia: A sober web site for recovering alcoholics. Questions and answers on AA History and other fun for members of Alcoholics Anonymous and their friends. (History) http://www.aahistory.com/ Bill W: Brooklyn's Most-Quoted Humanitarian Bill W: Brooklyn's Most-Quoted Humanitarian: Excerpt from "Bill W." by Robert Thomsen summarizes the influence of the Alcoholics Anonymous co-founcer. (History) http://www.nycvisit.com/content/index.cfm?pagePkey=670 AA Grapevine Digital Archives AA Grapevine Digital Archives: Trace the history of Alcoholics Anonymous through the news and views of members over the years. "AA Grapevine" magazine article since the first issue. [Subscription] (History) http://www.aagrapevine.org/da/index.php In AA's First Five Years In AA's First Five Years: An AA Grapevine article from 1967 by Lois W. A bit of Alcoholics Anonymous history including how Al-Anon was started. (History) http://www.barefootsworld.net/lois_w_1967.html Christian or Occult Roots? Christian or Occult Roots?: The authors suggest that AA did not originate in Christianity since it has never required members to believe in Christ crucified. (History) http://www.psychoheresy-aware.org/aaroots.html Bill W Obituary Bill W Obituary: New York Times News Service article on the passing of A.A. co-founder Bill W on Sunday, January 24, 1971. (History) http://www.sobercity.com/content.cfm?id=105 Tombstone at Winchester Cathedral Tombstone at Winchester Cathedral: Photograph of the tombstone which is quoted in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. (History) http://www.rewritables.net/cybriety/winchester.htm History of AA in Ireland History of AA in Ireland: About the people who first brought Alcoholics Anonymous to Ireland. (History) http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/page4.html The Varieties of Religious Experience The Varieties of Religious Experience: In 1938, a future founder of Alcoholics Anonymous read "Varieties of Religious Experience" by philosopher and psychologist William James. Some of these ideas were important in the history of A.A. principles. Complete text. (History) http://website.lineone.net/~williamjames1/wjindex.htm Biographies of the Authors of the Big Book Stories Biographies of the Authors of the Big Book Stories: The short biographies of the various authors of the stories in the back of the book - Alcoholics Anonymous. (History) http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/Authors.htm An Illustrated AA Bibliography An Illustrated AA Bibliography: Articles about important figures in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Some Oxford Group material. Links to pages with some audio clips. (History) http://www.aabibliography.com/ AA Grapevine on Early Groups AA Grapevine on Early Groups: Collection of articles 1944-48 about activities of groups as they formed. Complete Grapevine text. From the History Lovers archives. (History) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/messagesearch?query=grapevine+circuit+tcumming A Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous - 1940 A Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous - 1940: A Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous From AA Group No. 1, Akron, Ohio, 1940 - Dr. Bob's Home Group (History) http://www.barefootsworld.net/aamanual.html A.A. in Religious Magazines A.A. in Religious Magazines: Complete text of several articles in religious magazines. From the History Lovers archive. ["Next" "Previous" scrolls more] (History) http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/messagesearch/1326?query=Rel.%20AA The Real Oxford Group Connection to A.A. The Real Oxford Group Connection to A.A.: Summary of Dick B's writings on the Oxford Groups as related to AA as of 2002. (History) http://www.aabibliography.com/article21.html Second Annual AA History Conference Second Annual AA History Conference: "A Spiritual Awakening." Features authors and archivests who are very familiar with the early years of AA. February 20-22, 2004 in Phoenix, AZ. (History) http://members.cox.net/phc2 The Care of Alcoholics The Care of Alcoholics: A 1951 article by Sister Ignatia about how she and Dr Bob and other A.A. members worked together at St Thomas Hospital in Akron, Ohio. One ward was dedicated to the work of Alcoholics Anonymous. (History) http://www.midlandaa.org/AAhistory/care_of_alcoholics.html Twelve Step History Twelve Step History: Several articles about AA and the Twelve Steps collected by Serenity Found. (History) http://serenityfound.org/history/history_main.html Plain Dealer Plain Dealer: Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper articles on Alcoholics Anonymous. Elrick Davis, 1939. Took AA beyond mere word of mouth. (History) http://www.eskimo.com/~burked/plndlr/plndlrix.html History in Photos History in Photos: A photographic journey through the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Founders, friends, and memorabilia. (History) http://aabbsg.de/aahistoryphotos/ Pre-Manuscript of Bill's Story Pre-Manuscript of Bill's Story: This is the first printed draft of the Big Book which was mailed to various individuals for their comments and also as a fund raising tool. (History) http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/pre-manuscript_of_bills_story.htm A List of A.A. History Sites A List of A.A. History Sites: Comprehensive reference list of A.A. history sites and resources used by A.A. historian Dick B. (History) http://www.dickb.com/aahistorysites.shtml Big Book Early Manuscript Big Book Early Manuscript: This early draft of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was written before the manuscript that was distributed for review. (History) http://www.rewritables.net/cybriety/big_book_early_manuscript.htm The Oxford Group Connection The Oxford Group Connection: An article about the Oxford Group and its influence in the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Focuses on events from 1908 through the founding of AA in 1935. (History) http://www.recovery.org/aa/misc/oxford.html People in AA History People in AA History: An Interwoven web of the People mentioned in Alcoholics Anonymous Literature, who they are and how they fit in (History) http://www.aahistory.com/aa/people.html A.A. History Buffs A.A. History Buffs: A discussion group for those interested in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. (Was replaced by AA History Lovers.) (History) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aahistorybuffs/ The Co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous The Co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous: Articles about and talks by Bill W and Doctor Bob S. Includes memorial service talk by Bill in memory of Bob. Some recordings available in Real Audio. (History) http://www.aaprimarypurpose.org/cofounders.htm