Alcoholics Anonymous started in 1935. Many spiritual concepts came from The Oxford Groups. Medical information came from Dr Silkworth and others. It continues to grow and other Twelve Step organizations have been started using the same principles.
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Article from book "The Temperance Reform and its Great Reformers." The Washingtonians was an early predecessor of AA which faded away.
A collection of articles and letters relating to the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
A sober web site for recovering alcoholics. Questions and answers on AA History and other fun for members of Alcoholics Anonymous and their friends.
Scores of articles, letters, and pictures about the development of Alcoholics Anonymous.
A Brief History of A.A. in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (Oceania), including meeting information.
Brief history of how AA came to Bristol, England, and spread from there.
This early draft of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was written before the manuscript that was distributed for review.
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 authors suggest that AA did not originate in Christianity since it has never required members to believe in Christ crucified.
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]
Dr. Harry M. Tiebout, a psychiatrist, was an early supporter of Alcoholics Anonymous. These papers are an important part of A.A. history.
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.
Historical writings, documents, letters, events, people, places and references through-out the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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.
An interwoven web of the people mentioned in Alcoholics Anonymous literature, who they are and how they fit in
A collection from the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous with a few more recent pictures.
Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper articles on Alcoholics Anonymous. Elrick Davis, October 1939. Took AA beyond mere word of mouth.
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.
The Serenity Prayer is often attributed to Reinhold Niebuhr. This article in "Respectfully Quoted" traces it to 14th England and 18th century Germany.
The writings, articles, letters and documents of Dr. William Duncan Silkworth, M.D. -also known as Silky.
Photos of some early tokens marking various periods of sobriety in AA. These led to the chips that some groups still use today.
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.
Obituary and funeral card of the daughter of Doctor Bob, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. February 15, 1918 to February 9, 2002.
Traces the Twelve Steps of AA from 19th century revivalists through the Oxford Groups and Alcoholics Anonymous to multiple views of today.
Photograph of the tombstone which is quoted on Page 1 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
The inscription on this tombstone at Winchester Cathedral is quoted in "Bill's Story" in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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.
An interwoven web of the people mentioned in Alcoholics Anonymous literature, who they are and how they fit in
Traces the Twelve Steps of AA from 19th century revivalists through the Oxford Groups and Alcoholics Anonymous to multiple views of today.
A Brief History of A.A. in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (Oceania), including meeting information.
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]
Dr. Harry M. Tiebout, a psychiatrist, was an early supporter of Alcoholics Anonymous. These papers are an important part of A.A. history.
The writings, articles, letters and documents of Dr. William Duncan Silkworth, M.D. -also known as Silky.
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.
Historical writings, documents, letters, events, people, places and references through-out the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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.
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.
The inscription on this tombstone at Winchester Cathedral is quoted in "Bill's Story" in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
A collection of articles and letters relating to the early 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.
Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper articles on Alcoholics Anonymous. Elrick Davis, October 1939. Took AA beyond mere word of mouth.
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.
The Serenity Prayer is often attributed to Reinhold Niebuhr. This article in "Respectfully Quoted" traces it to 14th England and 18th century Germany.
Photograph of the tombstone which is quoted on Page 1 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Brief history of how AA came to Bristol, England, and spread from there.
This early draft of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was written before the manuscript that was distributed for review.
The authors suggest that AA did not originate in Christianity since it has never required members to believe in Christ crucified.
Article from book "The Temperance Reform and its Great Reformers." The Washingtonians was an early predecessor of AA which faded away.
Scores of articles, letters, and pictures about the development of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Photos of some early tokens marking various periods of sobriety in AA. These led to the chips that some groups still use today.
Obituary and funeral card of the daughter of Doctor Bob, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. February 15, 1918 to February 9, 2002.
A collection from the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous with a few more recent pictures.
A sober web site for recovering alcoholics. Questions and answers on AA History and other fun for members of Alcoholics Anonymous and their friends.
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.
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