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Additional Bill W. Recordings
- Bill W — Spiritual Experience and Traditions (1966–1968 Compilation) — AA (1966)
Bill W discusses the origins and meaning of AA's Traditions, the importance of unity and common welfare, and recounts his own spiritual experience and the early days of AA. The talk includes reflections on the role of grace, the development of group conscience, and the dangers of ego in leadership.
- Bill W. — Memorial Tributes and Recorded Addresses (Compilation) — AA (Date Unknown)
A historical compilation of memorial tributes to Bill W. and recordings of his addresses, with remarks by other speakers and closing music. The component recordings have different or unconfirmed dates; this is not one continuous Bill W. talk.
- Bill W. — AA Hospital Work: Bill W. and Medical Professionals — AA (1960)
This is a historical AA Hospitals and Institutions (H&I) conference panel featuring Bill W., Dr. Bradley, Dr. Brightman, and others, discussing the development of AA-related hospital work, institutional cooperation, and the impact of AA on medical and public health approaches to alcoholism. The event includes significant testimony on the evolution of AA's relationship with hospitals and the medical community.
- Bill W. & Lois W. — Closing Meeting of the 1960 International Convention — AA (1960)
This is a historical recording from the 3rd AA International Convention in Long Beach, 1960, featuring Bill W. and Lois W. Bill discusses AA traditions, liberty, and relationships with outside agencies, while Lois shares about Al-Anon and its growth. The transcript includes both AA and Al-Anon perspectives and is not a compilation or reading by others.
- Sister Ignatia & Bill W. — Sister Ignatia & Bill W. Long Beach, CA — AA (1960)
This is a historical AA event featuring Sister Ignatia and Bill W. speaking about the early days of AA hospital work, sponsorship, and the spiritual foundation of recovery. The transcript includes personal recollections and AA history.
- Lois W. & Bill W. — Early Al-Anon and the First World Service Conference — AL-ANON (1961)
This is a historical recording from the first Al-Anon World Service Conference in 1961, featuring talks by Lois W. and Bill W. They discuss the early days of AA and Al-Anon, the evolution of the fellowships, and the formation of Al-Anon's service structure.
- Jack N. & Bill W. — Close of 1964 General Service Conference – Warranties — AA (1964)
This is a historical AA recording featuring closing remarks by Dr. Jack N., then Chairman of the General Service Board, and Bill W, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, at the close of the 1964 General Service Conference. The talk covers leadership, humility, AA's history, and the warranties guiding the conference.
- Bill W. — God as We Understand Him — AA (1960)
Bill W. delivers a spiritual rededication talk at the 3rd AA International Convention, referencing the 25th anniversary and the importance of anonymity and spiritual principles. Lois also briefly addresses the audience.
- Sister Ignatia & Bill W. — Hospital History and Bill W Spiritual Reflections (Compilation) — AA (Date Unknown)
A compilation of Sister Ignatia hospital-history recollections and Bill W spiritual reflections. The Bill segment matches the Indianapolis1966address, so this is not a single1960event.
