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» A List of A.A. History Sites Open in a new browser window - History sites and resources compiled by writer Dick B.
» A Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous - 1940 Open in a new browser window - A Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous From AA Group No. 1, Akron, Ohio, 1940 - Dr. Bob's Home Group
» A Photographic Journey Through AA History Open in a new browser window - Photographs of pioneers of Alcoholics Anonymous and important places and documents.
» A.A. History Lovers Open in a new browser window - A discussion group for those interested in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Replaced the earlier History Buffs group.
» A.A. History and Archives at Indiana University Open in a new browser window - Development of spiritual aspects of the A.A. program. Consists of articles and resource material formatted for easy printing.
» A.A. History by Mitchell K. Open in a new browser window - A collection of articles by historian and archivist Mitchell K. on the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
» A.A. in Regular Magazines Open in a new browser window - Complete text of several articles in general circulation magazines. From the History Lovers archive. ["Next" "Previous" scrolls more]
» A.A. in Religious Magazines Open in a new browser window - Complete text of several articles in religious magazines. From the History Lovers archive. ["Next" "Previous" scrolls more]
» AA Archival and Historical Materials Open in a new browser window - Reviews the writings of Bill Wilson, Richmond Walker, Father Ralph Pfau, and Ed Webster.
» AA Basics: A Study Open in a new browser window - One writer's view of the Twelve Steps and their relation to Bible verses such as in James, Matthew 5-7 (Sermon on the Mount), and 1 Corinthians 13.
» AA Grapevine on Early Groups Open in a new browser window - Collection of articles 1944-48 about activities of groups as they formed. Complete Grapevine text. From the History Lovers archives. ["Next" "Previous" scrolls more]
» AA History and Trivia Open in a new browser window - A sober web site for recovering alcoholics. Questions and answers on AA History and other fun for members of Alcoholics Anonymous and their friends.
» AA History from Cybriety.org Open in a new browser window - Scores of articles, letters, and pictures about the development of Alcoholics Anonymous.
» Alcoholics Anonymous Historical Data Open in a new browser window - The Birth of A.A. and its growth in U.S. and Canada. By the AA General Service Office.
» Alcoholics Anonymous in Bristol and the West of England Open in a new browser window - Brief history of how AA came to Bristol, England, and spread from there.
» Alcoholics and God - Liberty Magazine Open in a new browser window - September 1939 Liberty magazine had the first major article about Alcoholics Anonymous after publication of the Big Book. Includes the magazine cover.
» An 1878 View of The Washingtonians Open in a new browser window - Article from book "The Temperance Reform and its Great Reformers." The Washingtonians was an early predecessor of AA which faded away.
» An A.A. History Archive Open in a new browser window - A collection of articles and letters relating to the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
» An Interpretation of the Twelve Steps Open in a new browser window - "First printed in September 1944" according to the first page. Steps are broken into four discussion topics. Also known as The Detroit Pamphlet. [PDF]
» Angel of Hope Open in a new browser window - Offers a video biography of Sister Ignatia who provided medical care for many early members of Alcoholics Anonymous.
» Archives International Documenting Early A.A. Roots and History Open in a new browser window - A history of Alcoholics Anonymous beginning's from 1925 to 1955
» Australian AA History Open in a new browser window - Tells of the start and growth of Alcoholics Anonymous in Australia (1942 thru 1999).
» Big Book Early Manuscript Open in a new browser window - This early draft of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was written before the manuscript that was distributed for review.
» Bill W Obituary Open in a new browser window - New York Times News Service article on the passing of A.A. co-founder Bill W on Sunday, January 24, 1971.
» Bill W: Brooklyn's Most-Quoted Humanitarian Open in a new browser window - Excerpt from "Bill W." by Robert Thomsen summarizes the influence of the Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder.
» Bill's Original Story Open in a new browser window - This early draft of Bill's Story differed substantially from the final version that appeared in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. [PDF]
» Catholic Asceticism and the Twelve Steps Open in a new browser window - Father Ed Dowling 1953 article gives a Catholic view of Alcoholics Anonymous. Compares it to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
» Christian or Occult Roots? Open in a new browser window - The authors suggest that AA did not originate in Christianity since it has never required members to believe in Christ crucified.
» Circle and Triangle Logo Open in a new browser window - What happened to the triangle in the circle? History of why this symbol was removed from Alcoholics Anonymous publications in 1993.
» Clarence Snyder - Home Brewmeister Open in a new browser window - A biography of the man who started AA in Cleveland, Ohio. This was the first group to be called Alcoholics Anonymous.
» Commentaries about Alcoholics Anonymous Open in a new browser window - Articles on the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Includes magazines and other resources that were important in the origins of AA.
» Dallas, Texas, AA History Open in a new browser window - Esther E. ("A Flower of the South") introduced AA to Dallas in 1943. Includes an interview with oldtimer Searcy W.
» Diagnostic Criteria for Alcohol Abuse and Dependence Open in a new browser window - Formal definitions of alcoholism, alcohol abuse, and alcohol dependence are updated over time. This paper follows them from Jellinek's 1941 work to today's DSM-IV criteria.
» Dick B Articles on A.A. History Open in a new browser window - This prolific writer focuses on the Christian and Bible influences on early Alcoholics Anonymous. Several articles here. Links to other sites with even more.
» Dr Harry Tiebout Papers Open in a new browser window - Dr. Harry M. Tiebout, a psychiatrist, was an early supporter of Alcoholics Anonymous. These papers are an important part of A.A. history.
» Dr. Robert Smith Archives at Brown University Open in a new browser window - 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.
» Early A.A. Growth Open in a new browser window - Posting from AA History Lovers summarizes sources of information about growth of earliest groups.
» For Drunks Only Open in a new browser window - Preface to "For Drunks Only" gives history of that book as well as the popular "Twenty-Four Hours a Day" meditation book.
» History in Photos Open in a new browser window - A photographic journey through the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Founders, friends, and memorabilia.
» History of AA in Ireland Open in a new browser window - About the people who first brought Alcoholics Anonymous to Ireland.
» How it Worked Open in a new browser window - 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.
» How the West was Won Open in a new browser window - How Alcoholics Anonymous came to the West of England.
» I Was a Pagan (1934) Open in a new browser window - Some ideas in early AA came from "I Was a Pagan" by Victor Kitchen, an Oxford Group member. Complete text in PDF format. [PDF]
» ICYPAA History Open in a new browser window - International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous. Presently limited to the location of their conventions 1958 to present.
» In AA's First Five Years Open in a new browser window - An AA Grapevine article from 1967 by Lois W. A bit of Alcoholics Anonymous history including how Al-Anon was started.
» Jellinek Chart of Alcoholism Open in a new browser window - Historic chart shows progression of alcoholic decline and recovery. [PDF]
» Key Dates in Alcoholics Anonymous Open in a new browser window - Events in AA history arranged by day of the year. Collected by Nancy O.
» Minneapolis A.A. Beginners Classes Open in a new browser window - This instructor's outline for the Minneapolis A.A. Beginners Classes was used in 1942.
» Old School A.A. Open in a new browser window - Books about the Christian techniques of the early A.A. fellowship.
» Original "How It Works" Open in a new browser window - Text of "How It Works" chapter as it was in the draft manuscript.
» Oxford Group Books Open in a new browser window - PDF downloads of "Soul Surgery" and "What Is the Oxford Group?" and "I Was a Pagan." Alcoholics Anonymous is a descendent of the Oxford Groups.
» Oxford Group Pamphlets Reprinted Open in a new browser window - Thirteen complete Oxford Group pamphlets. Most of AA spiritual principals were drawn from this group's writings.
» People in AA History Open in a new browser window - An anterwoven web of the people mentioned in Alcoholics Anonymous literature, who they are and how they fit in
» Phoenix A.A. History Conference Open in a new browser window - Annual event. Three days of Alcoholics Anonymous history and archives. Usually in late winter.
» Photographs from AA History Open in a new browser window - A collection from the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous with a few more recent pictures.
» Plain Dealer Open in a new browser window - Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper articles on Alcoholics Anonymous. Elrick Davis, October 1939. Took AA beyond mere word of mouth.
» Preserving the History of Alcoholics Anonymous Open in a new browser window - Describes the Kirk Collection on AA at Brown University. Includes history of colonial and revolutionary temperance movements, Prohibition and repeal, and more modern studies of alcohol and alcoholism that emphasize Alcoholics Anonymous.
» Rowland Hazard Open in a new browser window - Rowland Hazard met briefly with Carl Jung but sobered through the Emmanual Movement and then the Oxford Groups. Review and excerpt of "The Road to Fellowship: The Role of the Emmanuel Movement and the Jacoby Club in the Development of Alcoholics Ano
» Searcy W Open in a new browser window - Interview with early Texas AA member who was 54+ years sober at the time.
» Searcy's Book 1 Open in a new browser window - Offers a book on "My Alcoholism Recovery since 1946" and a history of how early A.A. groups started.
» Silkworth Writings Open in a new browser window - The writings, articles, letters and documents of Dr. William Duncan Silkworth, M.D. -also known as Silky.
» Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery Open in a new browser window - Book review and summary. Alcoholism was seen in America as an illness from Surgeon General Benjamin Rush in 1784 to present treatment centers. Follows mutual support groups from Native Americans in 1772 to Alcoholics Anonymous and other fellowships of tod
» Some Early Sobriety Mementos Open in a new browser window - Photos of some early tokens marking various periods of sobriety in AA. These led to the chips that some groups still use today.
» Soul Surgery (1919) Open in a new browser window - Some ideas in early AA came from "Soul Surgery" by Howard Walker, an Oxford Group member. Complete text in PDF format. [PDF]
» Southeastern New York 49 History Book Open in a new browser window - A brief history of Alcoholics Anonymous in each of the counties in SENY Area 49. [PDF]
» Sponsorship Pamphlet from 1944 Open in a new browser window - "A.A. Sponsorship... Its Obligations and Its Responsibilities" by Clarence S. was first published by Cleveland Central Office. [PDF]
» Success Rates in Early A.A. Open in a new browser window - Alcoholics Anonymous still works for alcoholics who want to stop drinking and who really try. Numbers look different because early AA prescreened candidates. Examples.
» Sue Smith Windows Memorial Book Open in a new browser window - Obituary and funeral card of the daughter of Doctor Bob, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. February 15, 1918 to February 9, 2002.
» Tennessee Archives Open in a new browser window - 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.
» The Care of Alcoholics Open in a new browser window - 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.
» The Co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous Open in a new browser window - 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.
» The Common Sense of Drinking Open in a new browser window - This 1931 book by Richard Peabody was influential in the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. Complete text is available as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file.
» The Detroit Pamphlet Open in a new browser window - "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.
» The Devil and Bill Wilson Open in a new browser window - Looks at problems Bill Wilson had with his sobriety. Contrasts it to Doctor Bob's approach.
» The Emmanuel Movement and the Jacoby Club Open in a new browser window - Traces AA to the 1906 Emmanuel Movement of Boston. Spirituality and lay psychotherapy helped alcoholics. Courtenay Baylor became Rowland Hazard's therapist in 1933. Hazard worked with Ebby Thatcher and Ebby gave it to Bill Wilson who then became co-founde
» The First A.A. Cities Open in a new browser window - Cities where AA was starting are in this November 1940 Bulletin of the Alcoholic Foundation. [PDF]
» The First Forty Members (1934 - 1938) Open in a new browser window - These people were A.A. members when Bill and Bob "counted noses" in 1937. [PDF file] [PDF]
» The History of Alcoholics Anonymous Open in a new browser window - Historical writings, documents, letters, events, people, places and references through-out the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
» The Jack Alexander Article Open in a new browser window - "Alcoholics Anonymous" by Jack Alexander, Saturday Evening Post, March 1, 1941. This resulted in a major growth of AA.
» The Lord's Prayer Open in a new browser window - Letter from AA co-founder Bill W about the custom of using this prayer to close an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
» The Names of God Open in a new browser window - To find a God of our understanding, there are four traditional paths in western spirituality going back to ancient Christian and Jewish thought. All are part of the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
» The Oxford Group Connection Open in a new browser window - 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.
» The Real Oxford Group Connection to A.A. Open in a new browser window - Summary of Dick B's writings on the Oxford Groups as related to AA as of 2002.
» The Rockefeller Dinner for A.A. Open in a new browser window - Digest of proceedings at dinner given by Mr. John D. Rockefeller Jr., in the interest of Alcoholics Anonymous at Union Club, New York City, February 8, 1940. [PDF]
» The Serenity Prayer - Origins In England and Germany Open in a new browser window - The Serenity Prayer is often attributed to Reinhold Niebuhr. This article in "Respectfully Quoted" traces it to 14th England and 18th century Germany.
» The Survival of a Fitting Quotation Open in a new browser window - Researcher traces the origin of the "contempt prior to investigation" quote to William Paley (1743-1845). The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous credited it to Herbert Spencer (1820-1903). [Also available in PDF]
» The Third Step and Your Prayer Open in a new browser window - Examples of prayers in use prior to publication of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
» The Varieties of Religious Experience Open in a new browser window - 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.
» Time Line on Development of the Twelve Steps Open in a new browser window - Traces the Twelve Steps of AA from 19th century revivalists through the Oxford Groups and Alcoholics Anonymous to multiple views of today.
» Timeline of AA History, A Narrative Open in a new browser window - Traces alcoholism and the development of Alcoholics Anonymous. Names and dates including the origin of many of the Big Book stories. [PDF]
» Tombstone at Winchester Cathedral Open in a new browser window - Photograph of the tombstone which is quoted on Page 1 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
» Tombstone of Thomas Thetcher Open in a new browser window - The inscription on this tombstone at Winchester Cathedral is quoted in "Bill's Story" in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
» Twelve Step History Open in a new browser window - Several articles about AA and the Twelve Steps collected by Serenity Found.
» What is the Oxford Group? (1933) Open in a new browser window - Some ideas of early AA came from "What is the Oxford Group? by The Layman With a Notebook, an anonymous Oxford Group member. Complete text. [PDF]
» Writing The Big Book Open in a new browser window - Most of the ideas and wording in the A.A. book came from other writers. An essay by archivist and historian Mitchell K.


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