History
History of AA Beginner's Classes- from a talk by Wally P., describes how early AA members were introduced to the program
Dr. Bob's Last Major Talk , Detroit, 1948 - Dr. Bob discusses the origin of our program
"How It Worked" biography of Clarence Snyder by Mitchell K. Online at the AA Big Book Study group
The Oxford Group Connection- Explains the Oxford Group and how AA came to develop from its roots in the O.G.
The Four Absolutes - Clarence S.
People in AA History- Alphabetical listing of people involved in our history and mentioned in our literature. (html format)
The Akron Manual, 1940 - An early AA pamphlet for newcomers and sponsors
Second Reader for Alcoholics Anonymous, the second pamphlet produced by early Akron AA members
Spiritual Milestones in Alcoholics Anonymous, the 3rd pamphlet produced by early Akron AA members
Cleveland Sponsorship Pamphlet, 1944 - written by Clarence S.
Impressions of AA, a 1940's pamphlet from members of the Chicago group
An Interpretation of the Twelve Steps- 1940's Detroit Pamphlet, a booklet on AA Beginner's Classes
Gabriel Heatter Interview, "We the People" - radio interview with Morgan R., 04/25/39
Cleveland Plain dealer Articles - Oct-Nov 1939, first in-depth stories on AA, led to growth of AA in Cleveland
"Alcoholics and God" - Liberty Magazine, AA's first national exposure
Jack Alexander Article , from the Saturday Evening Post, 1941- this is the article that put AA on the map
Saturday Evening Post by Jack Alexander, 1950 - a follow-up look at the fellowship 9 years after the original article
Bigbook
History of the Big Book, by Bill W.- Transcript of a talk by Bill in Fort Worth, Tx, 1954
Big Book Manuscript, the original manuscript that was sent out to friends and professionals prior to publication in1939
Pre-Manuscript "Bill's Story", from hand-written draft of Bill's story, prior to printing the original manuscript of the Big Book
Pre-Manuscript Draft, Chapters 1 & 2, -draft copy of There is a Solution
and "Bill's Story", prior to printing the original manuscript of the Big Book
Changes to the 1st 164 Pages - a listing of all changes made in the various printings of the first 164 pages of the book
Service Material
Nightly 10th Step Inventory - thanks Mike L. and Barefoot Bill
AA Begginer's Classes Format - thanks Mike L.
Bigbook Adventure Workshop format- Dave F and Chris S
Twelve Traditions Play- a play presented in some groups to demonstrate the principles behind the twelve Traditions
Varieties of Religious Experience, by William James- Ebby brought this to Bill after his spiritual experience in Townes Hospital. The fact that Bill could read this only a couple of days sober is another of AA's miracles.
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