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Top: Health: Addictions: Substance_Abuse: Alcohol: Support_Groups: Alcoholics_Anonymous: History:

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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

» A Photographic Journey Through AA History
   Photographs of pioneers of Alcoholics Anonymous and important places and documents.
   http://www.silkworth.net/mitchellk/aahistoryphotos/index.html

» A.A. History Buffs
   Collection of articles and resources by various AA historians including moderator Nancy Olson. Forum was replaced in 2002 by "A.A. History Lovers" due to a technical problem.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aahistorybuffs/

» 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/

» 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/AAHistoryLovers/msearch?query=%22periodical+lit*%22

» 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/AAHistoryLovers/msearch?query=%22Rel.+AA%22

» 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. ["Next" "Previous" scrolls more]
   http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/msearch?query=tcumming+news+circuit

» 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/

» 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

» AA Holy Grail - Big Book Master Copy
   New owner of draft manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous will make it available for AA historians and researchers. Many editing notations show suggested changes that were and were not made.
   http://www.aaholygrail.com

» AA Original Manuscript Up for Auction
   Final marked-up manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous sold at auction. History group participant describes some significant edits that had been considered.
   http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/message/4377

» 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=2&SubPage=60

» Alcoholics Anonymous History and Archive Custom Search
   Site simplifies searching for AA history. Results are limited to sites most likely to provide useful information. Search the top sites quickly.
   http://www.aastuff.com/search.htm

» Alcoholics Anonymous History in Oceania
   Includes a map showing all the islands in this Pacific region.
   http://silkworth.net/image_map/Oceania.html

» Alcoholics Anonymous History in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
   A Brief History of A.A. in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (Oceania), including meeting information.
   http://silkworth.net/aagrowth/nmi_Saipan.html

» 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_england.htm

» 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

» An A.A. History Archive
   A collection of articles and letters relating to the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
   http://www.silkworth.net/

» 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

» Australian AA History
   Tells of the start and growth of Alcoholics Anonymous in Australia (1942 thru 1999).
   http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.au/factfile/fact_file_history.php

» Back to Basics “The Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners Meetings”
   Outline for a series of AA beginners meetings based on a method used some places in the mid-1940s. Explains relation to Oxford Group practices. Encourages rapid application of the Twelve Steps.
   http://www.guardureyes.com/GUE/PDFs/B2B.pdf

» 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

» 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

» Bill's Original Story
   This early draft of Bill's Story differed substantially from the final version that appeared in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
   http://www.a-1associates.com/aa/LETS_ASK_BILL/FirstDraft.htm

» Catholic Asceticism and the Twelve Steps
   Father Ed Dowling 1953 article gives a Catholic view of Alcoholics Anonymous. Compares it to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
   http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/message/1322

» 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

» 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

» Contempt Prior to Investigation
   William Paley, not Herbert Spencer, wrote about "contempt prior to investigation [examination]" as mis-attributed in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Research by Michael StGeorge in "Survival of a Fitting Quotation." [Also available as PDF]
   http://anonpress.org/spencer/

» 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

» 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/aa30.htm

» 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://www.silkworth.net/tiebout/tiebout_papers.html

» Dr. Bob's House in Akron
   Alcoholics Anonymous started in Akron, Ohio, in 1935. Tours of 855 Ardmore Avenue are available.
   http://akronaa.org/Archives/map/dr_bobs_house.html

» 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

» Early A.A. Growth
   Posting from AA History Lovers summarizes sources of information about growth of earliest groups.
   http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/message/2293

» First Edition Big Book Stories
   List of stories and authors in First (1939), Second (1955), and Third (1975) Editions of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Complete text of all First Edition stories including one from the draft manuscript (1938) not in the published book.
   http://www.barefootsworld.net/origbbstories.html

» 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

» History of AA in Ireland
   About the people who first brought Alcoholics Anonymous to Ireland.
   http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/page4.html

» History of International Women's Conference
   The International Women's Conference has gathered AA members every February since 1965,
   http://www.internationalwomensconference.org/history.html

» How the West was Won
   How Alcoholics Anonymous came to the West of England.
   http://www.aareunioninbristol.org/howthewest.asp

» I Was a Pagan (1934)
   Some ideas in early AA came from "I Was a Pagan" by Victor Kitchen, an Oxford Group member. Complete text in PDF format.
   http://www.stepstudy.org/downloads/pagan.pdf

» In AA's First Five Years
   An AA Grapevine article from 1967 by Lois W offers a bit of Alcoholics Anonymous history including how Al-Anon was started.
   http://www.barefootsworld.net/lois_w_1967.html

» 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/archives/arc_jama_bb_review.jsp

» Jellinek Chart of Alcoholism
   Historic chart shows progression of alcoholic decline and recovery.
   http://www.in.gov/judiciary/ijlap/docs/jellinek.pdf

» Key Dates in Alcoholics Anonymous
   Events in AA history arranged by day of the year. Collected by Nancy O.
   http://a-1associates.com/aa/dates.htm

» 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.html

» Oxford Group Pamphlets Reprinted
   Thirteen or more complete Oxford Group pamphlets. Most of AA spiritual principals were drawn from this group's writings.
   http://www.aabibliography.com/oxford_group_pamphlets.htm

» 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

» 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

» Pioneers of Alcoholics Anonymous (1934 - 1939)
   List of those who achieved some degree of sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous prior to publication of the Big Book. AA groups were in Akron, New York, and Cleveland at the time.
   http://www.barefootsworld.net/aapioneers.html

» 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/plndlrix.html

» Preserving the History of Alcoholics Anonymous
   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.
   http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/University_Library/publications/Bibliofile/Biblio26/Chester.html

» Searcy W
   Interview with early Texas AA member who was 54+ years sober at the time.
   http://www.aabibliography.com/searcy_w.html

» Silkworth Writings
   The writings, articles, letters and documents of Dr. William Duncan Silkworth, M.D. -also known as Silky.
   http://www.silkworth.net/silkworth/silkworth.html

» 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 tod
   http://www.unhooked.com/booktalk/slaying_the_dragon.htm

» 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

» Soul Surgery (1919)
   Some ideas in early AA came from "Soul Surgery" by Howard Walker, an Oxford Group member. Complete text in PDF format.
   http://www.stepstudy.org/downloads/soulsurgery.pdf

» Sponsorship Pamphlet from 1944
   "A.A. Sponsorship... Its Obligations and Its Responsibilities" by Clarence S. was first published by Cleveland Central Office.
   http://alcohol411.info/AA%20Sponsorship%20Pamphlet.htm

» Stepping Stones
   Historic home of Bill and Lois Wilson, co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. Bedford Hills part of Katonah, New York. Tour the grounds and museum. Volunteer. Donate. By the Stepping Stones Foundation.
   http://www.steppingstones.org

» 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

» 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

» Table Mate Step Study Guide
   Variations on this step study were used in AA in the 40s and 50s. This may be one of the earliest versions.
   http://www.aabibliography.com/tablemate.html

» 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 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.silkworth.net/religion_clergy/01033.html

» 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

» The History of Alcoholics Anonymous
   Historical writings, documents, letters, events, people, places and references through-out the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
   http://www.silkworth.net/aahistory/historyaa.html

» 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/aajalexpost1941.html

» 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

» 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. This version has intro' about Frank Buchman.
   http://www.aaharrisburg.org/ArchiveHAI/OxfordGroup.htm

» The Rockefeller Dinner for A.A.
   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.
   http://aagso.org/1940/dinner_capture.pdf

» 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

» The Survival of a Fitting Quotation
   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). [PDF format]
   http://silkworth.net/fitquotation.pdf

» 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.html

» The Wilson House
   The birthplace and childhood home of Bill W, founder of Alcoholics Anonymous in East Dorset, Vermont. Brief biography. Tour of the house. Schedule of AA and Al-Anon meetings.
   http://www.wilsonhouse.org/

» 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/time-line/

» 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/winchester.htm

» Tombstone of Thomas Thetcher
   The inscription on this tombstone at Winchester Cathedral is quoted in "Bill's Story" in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
   http://www.thejaywalker.com/pages/tombstone.html

» Twelve Step History
   Several articles about AA and the Twelve Steps collected by Serenity Found.
   http://serenityfound.org/history/history_main.html

» What is the Oxford Group? (1933)
   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.
   http://www.stepstudy.org/downloads/what_is.pdf

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