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Tells of the start and growth of Alcoholics Anonymous in Australia (1942 thru 1999).
http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.au/factfile/fact_file_history.php
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History of AA in Ireland
About the people who first brought Alcoholics Anonymous to Ireland.
http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/page4.html
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Bill W: Brooklyn's Most-Quoted Humanitarian
Excerpt from "Bill W." by Robert Thomsen summarizes the influence of the Alcoholics
Anonymous co-founcer.
http://www.nycvisit.com/content/index.cfm?pagePkey=670
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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.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/messagesearch?query=grapevine+circuit+tcumming
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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.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/message/1359
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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.
http://members.cox.net/phc2
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A.A. in Regular Magazines
Complete text of several articles in general circulation magazines. From the History Lovers
archive.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/messagesearch?query=Periodical+Lit:
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A.A. in Religious Magazines
Complete text of several articles in religious magazines. From the History Lovers archive.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/messagesearch?query=Rel.+AA
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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)
http://www.aanapa.org/pdf/Interpretation_12_Steps.pdf
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Tombstone at Winchester Cathedral
Photograph of the tombstone which is quoted in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.aa-sia-district10.org/informedgroupconscience.htm
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A List of A.A. History Sites
Comprehensive reference list of A.A. history sites and resources used by A.A. historian Dick B.
http://www.dickb.com/aahistorysites.shtml
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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.
http://www.dickb.com/archives/history.shtml
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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.
http://www.aabibliography.com/article21.html
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Big Book Early Manuscript
This early draft of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was written before the manuscript that was
distributed for review.
http://www.rewritables.net/cybriety/big_book_early_manuscript.htm
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AA History from Cybriety.org
Scores of articles, letters, and pictures about the development of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.rewritables.net/cybriety/aa_history.htm
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Alcoholics Anonymous in Bristol and the West of England
Brief history of how AA came Bristol, England, and spread from there.
http://www.rewritables.net/cybriety/aa_in_england.htm
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A.A. History by Mitchell K.
A collection of articles by historian and archivist Mitchell K. on the history of Alcoholics
Anonymous.
http://alcoholism.about.com/library/blmitch.htm
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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.
http://www.aabibliography.com/common_sense_of_drinking.htm
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ICYPAA History
International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous. Presently limited to the location
of their conventions 1958 to present.
http://www.icypaa.org/sections.php?op=list&secid=1
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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.
http://www.aa-sia-district10.org/A.A.%20History.htm
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The Silkworth Net Collection
Provides resources on the subject of alcoholism and recovery, especially AA history and the Big
Book "Alcoholics Anonymous."
http://www.silkworth.net/
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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.
http://www.aabibliography.com/aapioneers/clarencesnyder.htm
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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.
http://www.aahistory.com/chips.html
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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.
http://www.aahistory.com/prayer.html
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People in AA History
An Interwoven web of the People mentioned in Alcoholics Anonymous Literature, who they are and how
they fit in
http://www.aahistory.com/aa/people.html
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A.A. History Lovers
A discussion group for those interested in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Replaced the
earlier History Buffs group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aahistorylovers/
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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.
http://www.silkworth.net/silkworth/silkworth.html
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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.
http://silkworth.net/tiebout/tiebout_papers.html
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Ten Years of A.A. in Cuba
A report by someone who attended the tenth anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous in Cuba.
https://netmail.att.net/wmc/v/wm?cmd=Show&no=47&uid=1221&sid=c2
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Original "How It Works"
Text of "How It Works" chapter as it was in the draft manuscript.
http://www.aabibliography.com/oldhowitworks.html
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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.
http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/pre-manuscript_of_bills_story.htm
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Photographs from AA History
A collection from the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous with a few more recent pictures.
http://www.rewritables.net/cybriety/aa_photos.htm
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Mitchell K's A.A. Photographic History
AA's internet archivist has created a photographic journey through the history of Alcoholics
Anonymous.
http://www.silkworth.net/mitchellk/aahistoryphotos/index.html
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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.
http://www.aaprimarypurpose.org/cofounders.htm
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An A.A. History Archive
A collection of articles and letters relating to the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.silkworth.net/aahistory/historyaa.html
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Bill W Obituary
New York Times News Service article on the passing of A.A. co-founder Bill W on Sunday, January 24,
1971.
http://www.sobercity.com/content.cfm?id=105
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Sobriety Medallions
Article traces the origin of the sobriety anniversary medallion to 1973 and a small mint named
Wendell's.
http://www.sobercity.com/content.cfm?id=9
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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.
http://www.aahistory.com/
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Old School A.A.
A book about the Christian techniques of early A.A.'s Fellowship as reported by A.A. Trustee Frank
Amos
http://www.dickb.com/OldSchoolAA.shtml
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History in Photos
A photographic journey through the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Founders, friends, and
memorabilia.
http://aabbsg.de/aahistoryphotos/
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Alcoholics Anonymous Historical Data
The Birth of A.A. and its growth in U.S. and Canada. By the AA General Service Office.
http://www.aa.org/default/en_about_aa_sub.cfm?subpageid=27&pageid=24
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Gresham's Law in Alcoholics Anonymous
This 1976 article from "24 Magazine" argues that weak A.A. is squeezing out strong A.A.
practices.
http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/Gresham's.htm
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Oxford Group Pamphlets Reprinted
Thirteen complete Oxford Group pamphlets. Most of AA spiritual principals were drawn from this
group's writings.
http://www.aabibliography.com/pamphlets.htm
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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.
http://www.barefootsworld.net/aacircletriangle.html
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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.
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/News_Bureau/1999-00/99-063.html
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C.G. Jung and the Beginning of Alcoholics Anonymous
Part of a growing collection of articles in Jungian psychology.
http://www.cgjungpage.org/articles/aa.html
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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.
http://alcoholism.about.com/library/blmitch8.htm
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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.
http://www.aabbsg.de/chs/index.htm
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AA Grapevine Archives
A growing collection of articles from the "AA Grapevine" magazine. Lots of Alcoholics
Anonymous history in these pages.
http://www.aagrapevine.org/archive/AllArticles.html
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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.
http://www.eskimo.com/~burked/history/daniels.html
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The Four Absolutes
Honesty, purity, unselfishness, and love were "The Four Absolutes" of the Oxford Groups
from which early Alcoholics Anonymous got many of its ideas.
http://www.naturesgift.com/abs.htm
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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.
http://www.aabibliography.com/
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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.
http://www.barefootsworld.net/lois_w_1967.html
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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.
http://www.aahistory.com/guestbook/addguest9.html
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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.
http://www.area64tnarchives.org
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Searcy's Book 1
Offers a book on "My Alcoholism Recovery since 1946" and a history of how early A.A.
groups started.
http://searcywdallastx.bigstep.com/item.html?PRID=462778
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A Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous - 1940
A Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous From AA Group No. 1, Akron, Ohio, 1940 - Dr. Bob's Home Group
http://www.barefootsworld.net/aamanual.html
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The Akron Manual from 1940 (Part 2)
Conclusion of historic pamphlet given to newcomers in the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.iusb.edu/~gchesnut/hsAkr2.html
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The Akron Manual from 1940 (Part 1)
Historic pamphlet given to newcomers in the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.iusb.edu/~gchesnut/hsAkr1.html
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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.
http://www.iusb.edu/~gchesnut/hsdetr0.html
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Searcy W
Interview with early Texas AA member who was 54+ years sober at the time.
http://www.aabibliography.com/searcy_w.html
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Nell Wing
A 1994 "AA GrapeVine" interview with Nell Wing. She was Bill W's secretary from 1950 on.
http://www.aagrapevine.org/archive/interviews/NellWing.html
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How AA Came to Baltimore
Traces the history of the first groups. Includes text of local newspaper articles during that time.
http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/history.htm
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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.
http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/mdhistory.htm
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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.
http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/historypage.htm
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The Lord's Prayer
Letter from AA co-founder Bill W about the custom of using this prayer to close an Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aahistorybuffs/message/27
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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.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aahistorybuffs/message/956
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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.
http://www.iusb.edu/~gchesnut/
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Northern Illinois Area
How AA developed from the first intergroup in Chicago to what NIA is doing now. By Area 20 of
Alcoholics Anonymous. (370k PDF requires Acrobat Reader)
http://www.aa-nia.org/Comm_news/archives/History/NIAHistory.PDF
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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.
http://www.recovery.org/aa/misc/oxford.html
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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.
http://website.lineone.net/~williamjames1/wjindex.htm
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Angel of Hope
Offers a video biography of Sister Ignatia who provided medical care for many early members of
Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.srsofcharity.org/aa.html
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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.
http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/Authors.htm
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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.
http://www.psychoheresy-aware.org/aaroots.html
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The Oxford Group Connection
Many spiritual principles of Alcoholics Anonymous came from the Oxford Groups, an early 20th
century religious movement. This article traces that part of AA history.
http://www.winternet.com/~terrym/oxford.html
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A.A. History Buffs
A discussion group for those interested in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. (Was replaced by AA
History Lovers.)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aahistorybuffs/
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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.)
http://www.barefootsworld.net/aajalexpost1941.html
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Plain Dealer
Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper articles on Alcoholics Anonymous. Elrick Davis, 1939. Took AA
beyond mere word of mouth.
http://www.eskimo.com/~burked/plndlr/plndlrix.html
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Alcoholics and God - Liberty Magazine
The September 1939 Liberty Magazine article on Alcoholics Anonymous. First national coverage of AA.
http://www.eskimo.com/~burked/history/liberty.html
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