History of Alcoholic Anonymous
The history and legacy of the early fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.
A.A. History
Historian and archivist Mitchell K's series of articles on the roots of the 12 step program.
Historian and archivist Mitchell K's series of articles on the roots of the 12 step program.
A.A. History by Dick B.
Prolific author and historian Dick B. discusses the real nature of the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Prolific author and historian Dick B. discusses the real nature of the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
The Founders
From your About.com guide, a seemingly unplanned meeting in Akron, Ohio in 1935 between two "hopeless" alcoholics, began a program of recovery that has helped millions find sobriety and serenity.
From your About.com guide, a seemingly unplanned meeting in Akron, Ohio in 1935 between two "hopeless" alcoholics, began a program of recovery that has helped millions find sobriety and serenity.
Why Study A.A. History?
From your About.com guide, historian and archivist Mitchell K. looks at the roots of the granddaddy of 12-step programs.
From your About.com guide, historian and archivist Mitchell K. looks at the roots of the granddaddy of 12-step programs.
The Origin of the Serenity Prayer
Its exact origin, its actual author, have played a tantalizing game of hide and seek with researchers, both in and out of A.A
Its exact origin, its actual author, have played a tantalizing game of hide and seek with researchers, both in and out of A.A
Big Book Authors
The person behind the Big Book's personal stories, who they are and a brief biography. -The 1st three editions.
The person behind the Big Book's personal stories, who they are and a brief biography. -The 1st three editions.
Bill W. at Guest House
An address delivered by Bill W. at Guest House, a treatment center for alcoholic priests in Lake Orion, Michigan, possibly in 1968 or 1969, shortly before his death.
An address delivered by Bill W. at Guest House, a treatment center for alcoholic priests in Lake Orion, Michigan, possibly in 1968 or 1969, shortly before his death.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
These articles appeared in the main Cleveland newspaper, the Plain Dealer, just five months after the first A.A. group was formed in Cleveland.
These articles appeared in the main Cleveland newspaper, the Plain Dealer, just five months after the first A.A. group was formed in Cleveland.
Dr. Bob's Last Message
Delivered at the first international conference of Alcoholics Anonymous at Cleveland, Ohio in 1950.
Delivered at the first international conference of Alcoholics Anonymous at Cleveland, Ohio in 1950.
Early History of A.A.
The Oxford Group and the part it played in the formation and foundations of Alcoholics Anonymous.
The Oxford Group and the part it played in the formation and foundations of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Early A.A. History
Dick B offers eleven titles published on the spiritual history of early Alcoholics Anonymous.
Dick B offers eleven titles published on the spiritual history of early Alcoholics Anonymous.
Flow Chart of the History of A.A.
Miles M. presents a timeline chart of the highlights in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Miles M. presents a timeline chart of the highlights in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Hazelden-Pittman Museum
Historical photos, early drafts of AA documents, and extensive galleries that display the people, politics, and history of addiction.
Historical photos, early drafts of AA documents, and extensive galleries that display the people, politics, and history of addiction.
How It Worked
No more copies of the story of Clarence H. Snyder, The Home Brewmeister, and the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous, by Mitchell K. are available. But the book is available online.
No more copies of the story of Clarence H. Snyder, The Home Brewmeister, and the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous, by Mitchell K. are available. But the book is available online.
Lois Wilson
Lois was one of the 20th century's most important women. She has emerged more visible than before for her unique contribution to humanity.
Lois was one of the 20th century's most important women. She has emerged more visible than before for her unique contribution to humanity.
People in AA's History from A to Z
This is a cross reference list of people in AA's history on the Silkworth.net site, originally compiled by Archie M.
This is a cross reference list of people in AA's history on the Silkworth.net site, originally compiled by Archie M.
Rare Photo of Bill and Lois
This picture was taken at the Stepping Stones Garden in Akron, OH and is featured on the Spider Angel Serenity web site.
This picture was taken at the Stepping Stones Garden in Akron, OH and is featured on the Spider Angel Serenity web site.
Spirituality versus Legalism in Alcoholics Anonymous
This investigative essay discusses in depth Alcoholics Anonymous World Services’ legal and corporate actions over the years involving copyrights of the book Alcoholics Anonymous and other matters.
This investigative essay discusses in depth Alcoholics Anonymous World Services’ legal and corporate actions over the years involving copyrights of the book Alcoholics Anonymous and other matters.
The Catholic Connection
Few people know about the visionary Catholics who helped AA during its early struggles for recognition and respectability, Kathy Shaidle writes.
Few people know about the visionary Catholics who helped AA during its early struggles for recognition and respectability, Kathy Shaidle writes.
The Healer
Time Magazine's portrait of Bill W., founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, and one of Time's Top 100 persons of the century.
Time Magazine's portrait of Bill W., founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, and one of Time's Top 100 persons of the century.
The Lost Chapter...
"Lone Endeavor" was originally Chapter 12 in The Big Book, but was removed from the second edition. Here's the manuscript and the story behind why it was deleted.
"Lone Endeavor" was originally Chapter 12 in The Big Book, but was removed from the second edition. Here's the manuscript and the story behind why it was deleted.
The Original Six Steps
Although these steps had helped in the recovery of New York and Akron alcoholics, Bill felt the program was still not definitive.
Although these steps had helped in the recovery of New York and Akron alcoholics, Bill felt the program was still not definitive.
The Samartian Treatment
Page 389 in the Big Book (3rd edition) mentions it. An AA History Buff did some research into the "Aversion" method.
Page 389 in the Big Book (3rd edition) mentions it. An AA History Buff did some research into the "Aversion" method.
The Spiritual Beginnings of A.A.
Bill Wilson often said A.A. was not invented. Each of A.A.’s spiritual principles was borrowed from ancient sources, writes Dick B.
Bill Wilson often said A.A. was not invented. Each of A.A.’s spiritual principles was borrowed from ancient sources, writes Dick B.
What Was Early A.A. Really Like?
Dick B's site site focuses on specific historical details and precise facts regarding A.A. history.
Dick B's site site focuses on specific historical details and precise facts regarding A.A. history.
AA's Greatest Danger: Rigidity
In this trend toward rigidity, we are drifting farther and farther away from our co- founders. Bill, in particular, must be spinning in his grave.
In this trend toward rigidity, we are drifting farther and farther away from our co- founders. Bill, in particular, must be spinning in his grave.