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William D. Silkworth
Bill W.
Letters, speeches, and documents from the co-founder's personal archives.
Founding EraDr. Bob & Early A.A.
The founding in Akron — Dr. Bob Smith, Sister Ignatia, and the first members.
Founding EraThe Big Book
First edition manuscripts, original stories, and the evolution of A.A.'s primary text.
Founding EraPeople of A.A.
Biographical documents, oral histories, and personal papers of early pioneers.
Founding EraOxford Group & Spiritual Roots
Frank Buchman, the Four Absolutes, and the spiritual fellowship that preceded A.A.
Pre-A.A. RootsHistorical Book Collection
Loading digitized classics of early recovery, medical history, and temperance literature.
Pre-A.A. RootsChester H. Kirk Collection
Rare archives from Brown University — 8 volumes on alcoholism and early A.A. history.
Pre-A.A. RootsSteps & Traditions
The development of A.A.'s guiding principles — from the original six steps to the Twelve Traditions.
Structural EraGrapevine Archives
Articles, letters, and editorials from A.A.'s meeting in print since 1944.
Structural EraA.A. History by City & Region
How A.A. grew from Akron and New York to every corner of the world.
Global SpreadWilliam White Papers
467 scholarly papers from America's foremost addiction historian — 10 themed volumes.
Global SpreadRutgers Center of Alcohol Studies
A monumental historical research library — 3 volumes, 1,500+ pages of archival documents.
Global SpreadA.A. Newsletters
Searchable issues of Markings, A.A. Exchange, and Box 459 spanning six decades.
Global SpreadA.A. in the Press
Historical newspaper and magazine coverage of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Public RecordGeneral A.A. History & Reference
Historical reference documents, timelines, pamphlets, correspondence, and archival material from across Alcoholics Anonymous.
Research CollectionA.A. Research & Sociology
Searchable research papers and sociological studies examining Alcoholics Anonymous, mutual aid, recovery, and community life.
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