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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_bo...
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/
Alcoholics Anonymous Historical Data
The Birth of A.A. and its growth in U.S. and Canada. By the AA General Service Office.
http://aa.org/en_information_aa.cfm?PageID...
Plain Dealer
Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper articles on Alcoholics Anonymous. Elrick Davis, October 1939. Took AA beyond mere word of mouth.
http://www.eskimo.com/~burked/plndlr/plndl...
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.shtm...
A.A. in Religious Magazines
Complete text of several articles in religious magazines. From the History Lovers archive. ["Next" "Previous" scrolls more]
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHis...
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
Bill W: Brooklyn's Most-Quoted Humanitarian
Excerpt from "Bill W." by Robert Thomsen summarizes the influence of the Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder.
http://www.nycvisit.com/content/index.cfm?...
Time Line on Development of the Twelve Steps
Traces the Twelve Steps of AA from 19th century revivalists through the Oxford Groups and Alcoholics Anonymous to multiple views of today.
http://www.stepstudy.org/html/timeline.htm...
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.ht...
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
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/...
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.htm...
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.ht...
Twelve Step History
Several articles about AA and the Twelve Steps collected by Serenity Found.
http://serenityfound.org/history/history_m...
The Jack Alexander Article
"Alcoholics Anonymous" by Jack Alexander, Saturday Evening Post, March 1, 1941. This resulted in a major growth of AA.
http://www.barefootsworld.net/aajalexpost1...
Dallas, Texas, AA History
Esther E. ("A Flower of the South") introduced AA to Dallas in 1943. Includes an interview with oldtimer Searcy W.
http://www.aadallas.org/dalhistory.htm
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...
History of AA in Ireland
About the people who first brought Alcoholics Anonymous to Ireland.
http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/page4.ht...
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.ht...
Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery
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 today.
http://www.unhooked.com/booktalk/slaying_t...
Oxford Group Books
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.
http://www.stepstudy.org/html/downloads.ht...
Australian AA History
Tells of the start and growth of Alcoholics Anonymous in Australia (1942 thru 1999).
http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.au/fact...
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/dani...
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...
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/aahistorybuf...
Alcoholics and God - Liberty Magazine
September 1939 Liberty magazine had the first major article about Alcoholics Anonymous after publication of the Big Book. Includes the magazine cover.
http://legacyaa.com/articles/alcoholics_go...
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://mypage.iusb.edu/~gchesnut/
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/aahistorybuf...
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
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_pho...
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.
http://www.midlandaa.org/AAhistory/care_of...
Searcy W
Interview with early Texas AA member who was 54+ years sober at the time.
http://www.aabibliography.com/searcy_w.htm...
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
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/blmitc...
The Survival of a Fitting Quotation
The history of a famous quotation widely misattributed to Herbert Spencer: "contempt prior to investigation." Study by Michael StGeorge.
http://www.geocities.com/fitquotation/
Old School A.A.
Books about the Christian techniques of the early A.A. fellowship.
http://www.dickb.com/OldSchoolAA.shtml
Cuba - Ten Years of A.A.
A report by someone who attended the tenth anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous in Cuba.
https://netmail.att.net/wmc/v/wm?cmd=Show&...
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...
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....
The Devil and Bill Wilson
Looks at problems Bill Wilson had with his sobriety. Contrasts it to Doctor Bob's approach.
http://www.thereisasolution.org.uk/reading...
Alcoholics Anonymous in Bristol and the West of England
Brief history of how AA came to Bristol, England, and spread from there.
http://www.rewritables.net/cybriety/aa_in_...
Commentaries about Alcoholics Anonymous
Articles on the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Includes magazines and other resources that were important in the origins of AA.
http://legacyaa.com/articles/
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....
People in AA History
An anterwoven web of the people mentioned in Alcoholics Anonymous literature, who they are and how they fit in
http://www.aahistory.com/aa/people.html
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.htm...
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/aahistorylov...
AA Basics: A Study
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.
http://www.dickb.com/AAbasicideas.shtml
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/
Archives International Documenting Early A.A. Roots and History
A history of Alcoholics Anonymous beginning's from 1925 to 1955
http://www.archivesinternational.org
Diagnostic Criteria for Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
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.
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa3...
The Akron Manual from 1940 (Part 1)
Historic pamphlet given to newcomers in the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://mypage.iusb.edu/~gchesnut/hsAkr1.ht...
Readings from A.A. History
Several articles about Alcoholics Anonymous history collected by the Midland (Michigan) Intergroup.
http://www.midlandaa.org/AAhistory/history...
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.aahistory.com/aa/bills_obit.gif
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/blmitc...
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/c...
Phoenix A.A. History Conference
Annual event. Three days of Alcoholics Anonymous history and archives. Usually in late winter.
http://www.aaarizona.org/
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/aacircletria...
Original "How It Works"
Text of "How It Works" chapter as it was in the draft manuscript.
http://www.aabibliography.com/oldhowitwork...
The Third Step and Your Prayer
Examples of prayers in use prior to publication of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.barefootsworld.net/aa3rdprayers...
Tombstone at Winchester Cathedral
Photograph of the tombstone which is quoted on Page 1 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.rewritables.net/cybriety/winche...
AA Grapevine Digital Archives
Trace the history of Alcoholics Anonymous through the news and views of members over the years. Every "AA Grapevine" magazine article since the first issue. [Subscription]
http://www.aagrapevine.org/da/index.php
A.A. in Regular Magazines
Complete text of several articles in general circulation magazines. From the History Lovers archive. ["Next" "Previous" scrolls more]
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHis...
History in Photos
A photographic journey through the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Founders, friends, and memorabilia.
http://aabbsg.de/aahistoryphotos/
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/addgues...
JAMA Big Book Review 1939
Brief 1939 Journal of the American Medical Association critique of Alcoholics Anonymous said that, other than recognition of the seriousness of addiction to alcohol, "the book has no scientific merit or interest."
http://www.morerevealed.com/arc_jama_bb_re...
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/AAHistoryLov...
William James
Information on and readings from pioneering American psychologist William James.
http://www.emory.edu/EDUCATION/mfp/james.h...
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_B...
The Serenity Prayer - Origins In England and Germany
The Serenity Prayer is often attributed to Reinhold Niebuhr. This article in "Respectfully Quoted" traces it to 14th England and 18th century Germany.
http://www.bartleby.com/73/1472.html
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
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://mypage.iusb.edu/~gchesnut/hsdetr0.h...
A List of A.A. History Sites
History sites and resources compiled by writer Dick B.
http://www.dickb.com/aahistorysites.shtml
Rowland Hazard
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 Anonymous" by Richard Dubiel.
http://www.aabibliography.com/roland_hazar...
Changed by Grace - V. C. Kitchen, the Oxford Group, and A.A.
Formation of Alcoholics Anonymous in relation to the Oxford Group as described in 'I Was a Pagan" and religious views of the time. Complete text of a book by Glenn Chesnut.
http://hindsfoot.org/oxchang1.html
Minneapolis A.A. Beginners Classes
This instructor's outline for the Minneapolis A.A. Beginners Classes was used in 1942.
http://www.hindsfoot.org/mnclass1.html
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/libe...
AA History from Cybriety.org
Scores of articles, letters, and pictures about the development of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.rewritables.net/cybriety/aa_his...
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://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHis...
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.ht...
The Akron Manual from 1940 (Part 2)
Conclusion of historic pamphlet given to newcomers in the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://mypage.iusb.edu/~gchesnut/hsAkr2.ht...
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/aahistorybuf...
The Emmanuel Movement and the Jacoby Club
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-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.hindsfoot.org/kDub2.html
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