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AA Back to the ’40s
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AA Atlantic Group, NY
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AA Back to the ’50s
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The Pioneer Era
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- Lois W. & Bill W. — Rosary Hall — Family Recovery and Emotional Sobriety — OTHER (Date Unknown)
Lois W. discusses family recovery and Al-Anon. Bill W. reflects on AA, Sister Ignatia, and emotional sobriety in family relationships at Rosary Hall.
- Marty M — Marty M. at Jacksonville, FL 1960 — AA (1960)
Marty M., recognized as the first woman in AA, shares her personal story and reflections on alcoholism, recovery, and the deeper purposes of AA at a 1960 event in Jacksonville, FL. The talk covers her drinking history, spiritual awakening, and the importance of communication and growth in sobriety.
- Clarence S — How It Works & The 12 Steps — AA (Date Unknown)
Clarence S, a pioneering AA member, shares his experience with the origins of AA, the transition from the Oxford Group, and a detailed, practical breakdown of the 12 Steps. He emphasizes the spiritual and actionable fundamentals of recovery, drawing on decades of personal and group history.
- Bill W. — Bill W. – Tribute to Dr. Bob — AA (1956)
Bill W. delivers a tribute to Dr. Bob at the 1956 Founders' Day event in Akron, reflecting on the origins and growth of AA, Dr. Bob's legacy, and the principles of the fellowship. The talk includes historical anecdotes and gratitude for AA's development.
Additional Bill W. Recordings
- Bill W. — Family Groups and Radio Interviews (Compilation) — Date Unknown
A compilation of Bill W. material concerning AA and family groups, including radio interviews. The source label mentions Salt Lake City and dates in the 1950s; the exact event sequence and locations are unconfirmed.
- Bill W. — The Third Legacy and Radio Interview Excerpts (Compilation) — AA (Date Unknown)
A compilation of Bill W. discussing AA’s Third Legacy, followed by radio interview excerpts. The opening address is labeled Fort Worth, 1954 in the source filename; the appended interviews have unconfirmed dates, and the final interview cuts off mid-sentence.
- Bill W. — Bill W. Message to Ann and Bob (Phone Call) — AA (Date Unknown)
Short historical recording of Bill W. addressing Ann and Bob, discussing AA organizational matters and personal well-wishes. No surnames or private information present. Event date and location are not specified.
- Bill W. — Two NY Radio Interviews of Bill W. (Weekday with Mike Wallace and Martha Dean show) — AA (Date Unknown)
This recording is a compilation of two historical New York radio interviews with Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, discussing the origins, growth, and principles of AA. The interviews include questions from hosts and testimony from another AA member, Eve, with no surnames given. No privacy-sensitive information or surnames of non-public members are present.
- Bill W. — Bill W. 18th Anniversary and Family Groups Reflections — AA (Date Unknown)
This is a historical AA anniversary talk by Bill W., with a segment by Lois W., reflecting on the growth of AA and the emergence of family groups (precursors to Al-Anon). The talk includes personal history, gratitude, and commentary on the evolving role of families in recovery.
- Bill W. — Recovery, Grace and the Spiritual Experience — AA (Date Unknown)
Bill W. reflects on recovery, surrender and grace, recounting his hospital experience and the spiritual principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. The source is labeled Bedford Hills, April 1947; that date and venue remain unconfirmed.
- Bob S. & Sister Ignatia & Bill W. — Early AA Addresses and Recollections (Compilation) — AA (Date Unknown)
A compilation of historical addresses and recollections featuring Dr. Bob, Sister Ignatia and Bill W. Component recording dates vary or remain unconfirmed; this is not presented as one continuous panel.