Video Recordings — Recovery Speakers

Recovery Speakers Video Library

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In Their Own Hands — a Recovery Collectibles film about seven historical letters

In Their Own Hands

Seven handwritten letters. Four foundational voices. Explore personal correspondence involving Jim Burwell, Dr. Bob, Hank Parkhurst and Bill W. in this three-minute museum film.

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Platform Demo — Full Walkthrough (August 5, 2026)
26:44
History Workshop

Platform Demo — Full Walkthrough (August 5, 2026)

Mike F.
Capturing Our History — About This Project
45:00
AA Pioneer

Capturing Our History — About This Project

Sandy B. / Bob B.
Sandy B. — Living in the Now (Disc 1)
51:04
AA Pioneer

Sandy B. — Living in the Now (Disc 1)

Sandy B. / Bob B.
Sandy B. — Living in the Now (Disc 2)
51:04
AA Pioneer

Sandy B. — Living in the Now (Disc 2)

Sandy B. / Bob B.
Sandy B. — The Oxford Movement (Disc 3)
51:04
AA Pioneer

Sandy B. — The Oxford Movement (Disc 3)

Sandy B. / Bob B.
Sandy B. & Bob B. — AA History & Spiritual Nature
45:00
AA Pioneer

Sandy B. & Bob B. — AA History & Spiritual Nature

Sandy B. / Bob B.
Sandy B. & Bob B. — The Future of AA
45:00
AA Pioneer

Sandy B. & Bob B. — The Future of AA

Sandy B. / Bob B.
Tom I. — Treatment & Institutions | 52nd Florida State Convention (2008)
53:59
Tom I. Workshop

Tom I. — Treatment & Institutions | 52nd Florida State Convention (2008)

Tom I.
Chuck C. — The Spiritual Way of Life | UCLA, California (1974) | AA History
44:47
Chuck C. Talks

Chuck C. — The Spiritual Way of Life | UCLA, California (1974) | AA History

Chuck C.
Yev G. (New York) — Speaking at the World Service Conference 1966 | Historic AA Recording
41:44
AA Pioneer

Yev G. (New York) — Speaking at the World Service Conference 1966 | Historic AA Recording

Unknown Speaker
Mary D. (Akron, OH) — “Christmas” | Early AA Speaker Recording
36:59
AA Pioneer

Mary D. (Akron, OH) — “Christmas” | Early AA Speaker Recording

Unknown Speaker
Al M. (Hollywood, CA) — Early AA Pioneer Speaker | Berkeley 1963
01:01:23
AA Pioneer

Al M. (Hollywood, CA) — Early AA Pioneer Speaker | Berkeley 1963

Unknown Speaker
Nell Wing — Discusses Early AA History (NYC 1992) | Bill W.’s Executive Assistant
56:01
AA Pioneer

Nell Wing — Discusses Early AA History (NYC 1992) | Bill W.’s Executive Assistant

Bill W.
Dr. Silkworth: The Doctor Who Loved Drunks | A Reflection from His Gravesite
04:26
AA Pioneer

Dr. Silkworth: The Doctor Who Loved Drunks | A Reflection from His Gravesite

Dr. Silkworth
Ray H. (Iowa) — Speaking in Sacramento, CA | Classic AA Speaker Recording
57:13
AA Pioneer

Ray H. (Iowa) — Speaking in Sacramento, CA | Classic AA Speaker Recording

Unknown Speaker
Warren Chisholm Jr. — Edgelake Group | Historic AA Speaker Recording
47:16
AA Pioneer

Warren Chisholm Jr. — Edgelake Group | Historic AA Speaker Recording

Unknown Speaker
Howard B. (Ohio) — Kentucky State Convention 1963 | Classic AA Speaker Recording
41:14
AA Pioneer

Howard B. (Ohio) — Kentucky State Convention 1963 | Classic AA Speaker Recording

Unknown Speaker
Bob Smith Jr. (“Smitty”) — Remembering Anne Smith | The Spiritual Mother of AA
05:40
AA Pioneer

Bob Smith Jr. (“Smitty”) — Remembering Anne Smith | The Spiritual Mother of AA

Unknown Speaker
Bill W. — “A Vision For You” | The Promise of Alcoholics Anonymous
01:09
AA Pioneer

Bill W. — “A Vision For You” | The Promise of Alcoholics Anonymous

Bill W.
Tom I. — Our Problems Are of Our Own Making | Madison, VA (2010)
01:19:25
Tom I. Workshop

Tom I. — Our Problems Are of Our Own Making | Madison, VA (2010)

Tom I.
Bill G. (New Jersey) — Early AA Pioneer & Tutor Group Member | Historic NY Recording
36:26
AA Pioneer

Bill G. (New Jersey) — Early AA Pioneer & Tutor Group Member | Historic NY Recording

Unknown Speaker
Bill W. — International Doctors Conference, Indianapolis 1966 | Historic AA Recording
17:20
AA Pioneer

Bill W. — International Doctors Conference, Indianapolis 1966 | Historic AA Recording

Bill W.
Al S. (New Jersey) — Cleveland 25th Anniversary | Historic AA Speaker Recording
01:04:09
AA Pioneer

Al S. (New Jersey) — Cleveland 25th Anniversary | Historic AA Speaker Recording

Unknown Speaker
Betty S. (Nocona, TX) — Wife of Bob Smith Jr. | Rare AA History Recording (1995)
41:20
AA Pioneer

Betty S. (Nocona, TX) — Wife of Bob Smith Jr. | Rare AA History Recording (1995)

Unknown Speaker
Sister Ignatia — The Angel of AA Speaks | Her Work with Alcoholics
02:53
AA Pioneer

Sister Ignatia — The Angel of AA Speaks | Her Work with Alcoholics

Unknown Speaker
Bill G. (New Jersey) — Early AA Pioneer & Tutor Group Member | Historic NY Recording
39:47
AA Pioneer

Bill G. (New Jersey) — Early AA Pioneer & Tutor Group Member | Historic NY Recording

Unknown Speaker
Gene F. (Little Rock, AR) — Benton, Arkansas 1968 | Rare Early AA Speaker Recording
53:53
AA Pioneer

Gene F. (Little Rock, AR) — Benton, Arkansas 1968 | Rare Early AA Speaker Recording

Unknown Speaker
Tom I. — Home Group: The Heartbeat of AA | Orlando, FL (2002)
02:03:29
Tom I. Workshop

Tom I. — Home Group: The Heartbeat of AA | Orlando, FL (2002)

Tom I.
A Candid Conversation about the Future of Recovery Speakers - 5/19/2026
49:10
AA Pioneer

A Candid Conversation about the Future of Recovery Speakers – 5/19/2026

Unknown Speaker
Ed M. — His Story of Forgiveness | Akron Founder's Day 2008 (Powerful AA Speaker)
01:00:43
AA Pioneer

Ed M. — His Story of Forgiveness | Akron Founder’s Day 2008 (Powerful AA Speaker)

Unknown Speaker
Dave B. (Montreal, Canada) — 4th New York Conference | AA Pioneer & Founder of AA in Quebec
01:06:48
AA Pioneer

Dave B. (Montreal, Canada) — 4th New York Conference | AA Pioneer & Founder of AA in Quebec

Unknown Speaker
Sam Shoemaker — The Spiritual Roots of AA | 1955 International Convention
03:46
AA Pioneer

Sam Shoemaker — The Spiritual Roots of AA | 1955 International Convention

Unknown Speaker
Dr. Bob — Meeting Bill W. | The Moment Alcoholics Anonymous Began
04:13
AA Pioneer

Dr. Bob — Meeting Bill W. | The Moment Alcoholics Anonymous Began

Bill W.
Tom I. — Working With Others (Full Talk) | Muscatine, IA (2001)
01:04:08
Tom I. Workshop

Tom I. — Working With Others (Full Talk) | Muscatine, IA (2001)

Tom I.
Ted H. — One of the Funniest & Most Powerful AA Talks You’ll Hear (1986)
01:04:44
AA Pioneer

Ted H. — One of the Funniest & Most Powerful AA Talks You’ll Hear (1986)

Unknown Speaker
Henrietta Seiberling — The Woman Behind AA’s Beginning | May 12, 1935 (Historic Talk)
29:52
AA Pioneer

Henrietta Seiberling — The Woman Behind AA’s Beginning | May 12, 1935 (Historic Talk)

Unknown Speaker
Clarence Snyder — An Early Encounter with Dr. Bob | AA Pioneer Story
06:04
AA Pioneer

Clarence Snyder — An Early Encounter with Dr. Bob | AA Pioneer Story

Dr. Bob
Larry K. (Sterling, OK) — Jonesboro, AR 1983 | Classic AA Speaker
01:09:50
AA Pioneer

Larry K. (Sterling, OK) — Jonesboro, AR 1983 | Classic AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
Bill W. — 18th Anniversary | The Sobriety That Made AA Possible (1952 Talk)
37:54
AA Pioneer

Bill W. — 18th Anniversary | The Sobriety That Made AA Possible (1952 Talk)

Bill W.
Vannoy S. — Al-Anon Speaker | San Diego Spring Round-Up 2002 (Powerful Message)
01:13:33
AA Pioneer

Vannoy S. — Al-Anon Speaker | San Diego Spring Round-Up 2002 (Powerful Message)

Unknown Speaker
Bill W. — The Visit That Changed Everything | Ebby Thacher & The Birth of AA
05:05
AA Pioneer

Bill W. — The Visit That Changed Everything | Ebby Thacher & The Birth of AA

Bill W.
Tom I. — Unity (Full Talk) | Edisto Beach, SC (2001)
55:44
Tom I. Workshop

Tom I. — Unity (Full Talk) | Edisto Beach, SC (2001)

Tom I.
Cliff R. (Oceanside, CA) — San Diego Spring Round-Up 1993 | Powerful AA Speaker
01:12:08
AA Pioneer

Cliff R. (Oceanside, CA) — San Diego Spring Round-Up 1993 | Powerful AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
Bill W. Playing Violin — A Rare Glimpse of the Man Behind Alcoholics Anonymous
01:21
AA Pioneer

Bill W. Playing Violin — A Rare Glimpse of the Man Behind Alcoholics Anonymous

Bill W.
“Baby Ruth” R. — Early Female AA Pioneer | Nashville 1949 (Sober Since 1941)
37:44
AA Pioneer

“Baby Ruth” R. — Early Female AA Pioneer | Nashville 1949 (Sober Since 1941)

Unknown Speaker
Ebby Thacher — The Man Who Carried the Message to Bill W. (Rare Recording)
04:07
AA Pioneer

Ebby Thacher — The Man Who Carried the Message to Bill W. (Rare Recording)

Bill W.
Charles J. — Author of The Lost Weekend | AA Talk Vicksburg 1962 (Rare Recording)
53:11
AA Pioneer

Charles J. — Author of The Lost Weekend | AA Talk Vicksburg 1962 (Rare Recording)

Unknown Speaker
John C. — Opryland 1988 | Nashville, TN | Classic AA Speaker Recording
01:00:04
AA Pioneer

John C. — Opryland 1988 | Nashville, TN | Classic AA Speaker Recording

Unknown Speaker
David A. (Dallas, TX) — Little Rock, AR 1970 | Early AA Speaker Recording
01:24:25
AA Pioneer

David A. (Dallas, TX) — Little Rock, AR 1970 | Early AA Speaker Recording

Unknown Speaker
Bill W. & Dr. Silkworth — “You Better Hold On to It” | The Moment That Helped Shape A.A.
06:01
AA Pioneer

Bill W. & Dr. Silkworth — “You Better Hold On to It” | The Moment That Helped Shape A.A.

Bill W.
The Lawyer Who Helped Shape AA — Bernard B. Smith (Rare 1956 Talk)
01:18:06
AA Pioneer

The Lawyer Who Helped Shape AA — Bernard B. Smith (Rare 1956 Talk)

Unknown Speaker
Sheila A. — San Diego Roundup 2004 | Powerful AA Speaker Story
01:09:33
AA Pioneer

Sheila A. — San Diego Roundup 2004 | Powerful AA Speaker Story

Unknown Speaker
Tom I. — The 12 Traditions (Full Talk) | Springfield, MO (1993)
02:06:27
Tom I. Workshop

Tom I. — The 12 Traditions (Full Talk) | Springfield, MO (1993)

Tom I.
Vince Y. — A Powerful AA Message of Recovery (Rochester, NY 2007)
01:18:58
AA Pioneer

Vince Y. — A Powerful AA Message of Recovery (Rochester, NY 2007)

Unknown Speaker
Ruth H. — AA’s First Secretary | Big Book Typist & Early AA Pioneer (1978 Talk)
01:20:33
AA Pioneer

Ruth H. — AA’s First Secretary | Big Book Typist & Early AA Pioneer (1978 Talk)

Unknown Speaker
Anne C. (Niles, OH) — Early AA Member & Service Voice | Rare Speaker Recording
58:28
AA Pioneer

Anne C. (Niles, OH) — Early AA Member & Service Voice | Rare Speaker Recording

Unknown Speaker
Bernard Smith — The Paradoxes of AA | 1955 International Convention
01:04:08
AA Pioneer

Bernard Smith — The Paradoxes of AA | 1955 International Convention

Unknown Speaker
Jim B. — AA Pioneer & Big Book Contributor | Sacramento 1957 (Historic Talk)
01:22:33
AA Pioneer

Jim B. — AA Pioneer & Big Book Contributor | Sacramento 1957 (Historic Talk)

Unknown Speaker
Arbutus O’N. — Brownwood, TX | Rare AA Speaker Recording (Date Unknown)
55:56
AA Pioneer

Arbutus O’N. — Brownwood, TX | Rare AA Speaker Recording (Date Unknown)

Unknown Speaker
Max C. (Ceta Glenn) — Rare AA Speaker Recording 1977 | Classic Recovery Message
01:19:12
AA Pioneer

Max C. (Ceta Glenn) — Rare AA Speaker Recording 1977 | Classic Recovery Message

Unknown Speaker
Bill W. — The Responsibility Statement | A Message to AA’s Trusted Servants
02:24
AA Pioneer

Bill W. — The Responsibility Statement | A Message to AA’s Trusted Servants

Bill W.
Mike F. (Recovery Speakers Founder) — His Story | Flower City Fellowship Convention 2026
01:02:42
AA Pioneer

Mike F. (Recovery Speakers Founder) — His Story | Flower City Fellowship Convention 2026

Unknown Speaker
Tom I. — The 12 Steps (Full Talk) | Omaha, NE (1988)
01:01:49
Tom I. Workshop

Tom I. — The 12 Steps (Full Talk) | Omaha, NE (1988)

Tom I.
Mike F. (Recovery Speakers Founder) — His Story | 41 Years Sober (Flower City 2026)
01:02:42
AA Pioneer

Mike F. (Recovery Speakers Founder) — His Story | 41 Years Sober (Flower City 2026)

Unknown Speaker
Mike F. — AA History: Carl Jung to Dr. Bob | The Origins of Recovery (2026)
01:09:10
AA Pioneer

Mike F. — AA History: Carl Jung to Dr. Bob | The Origins of Recovery (2026)

Dr. Bob
Don G. (Los Angeles, CA) — District 11 Mini-Conference 1987 | Omaha, NE | AA Speaker
01:02:53
AA Pioneer

Don G. (Los Angeles, CA) — District 11 Mini-Conference 1987 | Omaha, NE | AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
Marty J. (Manitoba, Canada) — Rochester AA Convention 1990 | Powerful AA Speaker
01:01:44
AA Pioneer

Marty J. (Manitoba, Canada) — Rochester AA Convention 1990 | Powerful AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
Anne Smith & Dr. Bob — A Message to Bill W. | Rare Early AA Recording
02:06
AA Pioneer

Anne Smith & Dr. Bob — A Message to Bill W. | Rare Early AA Recording

Bill W.
Hal M. (Washington, DC) — 33rd Lakeside Conference 1983 | Lake Brown, TX | AA Speaker
01:09:20
AA Pioneer

Hal M. (Washington, DC) — 33rd Lakeside Conference 1983 | Lake Brown, TX | AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
Tom Powers (Chappaqua, NY) — Blackstone 1961 | Early AA Speaker Recording
49:56
AA Pioneer

Tom Powers (Chappaqua, NY) — Blackstone 1961 | Early AA Speaker Recording

Unknown Speaker
Liz of 29 Palms at Blackstone | The Late Gert B. | Classic AA Speaker
59:23
AA Pioneer

Liz of 29 Palms at Blackstone | The Late Gert B. | Classic AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
Ward M. (Springfield, MO) — AA Pioneer at St. Louis 1955 | Historic Talk
17:10
AA Pioneer

Ward M. (Springfield, MO) — AA Pioneer at St. Louis 1955 | Historic Talk

Unknown Speaker
Dr. Bob — “Love and Service” | His Final Message to AA (1950 Cleveland)
01:58
AA Pioneer

Dr. Bob — “Love and Service” | His Final Message to AA (1950 Cleveland)

Dr. Bob
Tom I. — “The Spiritual Life Is Not a Theory” (Part 3) | Blue Licks, KY
01:24:23
Tom I. Workshop

Tom I. — “The Spiritual Life Is Not a Theory” (Part 3) | Blue Licks, KY

Tom I.
Clint H. — East Texas Roundup 1989 | Powerful AA Message of Recovery
01:13:18
AA Pioneer

Clint H. — East Texas Roundup 1989 | Powerful AA Message of Recovery

Unknown Speaker
Sandy B. — First Recorded Talk (1973) | Wichita, KS | AA Speaker
01:07:43
AA Pioneer

Sandy B. — First Recorded Talk (1973) | Wichita, KS | AA Speaker

Sandy B.
Bob P. (Riverside, CT) — AA Service Leader & Historic Talk | Crested Butte 1990
01:15:35
AA Pioneer

Bob P. (Riverside, CT) — AA Service Leader & Historic Talk | Crested Butte 1990

Unknown Speaker
Holly M. (Ann Arbor, MI) — AA Speaker | Powerful Message of Recovery
01:06:43
AA Pioneer

Holly M. (Ann Arbor, MI) — AA Speaker | Powerful Message of Recovery

Unknown Speaker
Our Story Matters More Than Ever — Mike F. on Preserving AA History (2026)
45:21
AA Pioneer

Our Story Matters More Than Ever — Mike F. on Preserving AA History (2026)

Unknown Speaker
Dave B. (Montreal) — AA Pioneer & Founder of AA in Quebec | Historic Talk
01:28:10
AA Pioneer

Dave B. (Montreal) — AA Pioneer & Founder of AA in Quebec | Historic Talk

Unknown Speaker
Tom Powers — Early AA Pioneer Speaks | New York Conference (1967)
49:53
AA Pioneer

Tom Powers — Early AA Pioneer Speaks | New York Conference (1967)

Unknown Speaker
Pappy Boyington — Flying Tiger, War Hero & Recovery Story | AA Speaker
51:55
AA Pioneer

Pappy Boyington — Flying Tiger, War Hero & Recovery Story | AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
Bill W. — How the Big Book Was Written | April 10, 1939
01:17:38
AA Pioneer

Bill W. — How the Big Book Was Written | April 10, 1939

Bill W.
Mike F. — The History of the AA Big Book | 87 Years of Alcoholics Anonymous (Full Presentation)
48:27
AA Pioneer

Mike F. — The History of the AA Big Book | 87 Years of Alcoholics Anonymous (Full Presentation)

Unknown Speaker
Tom I. — “The Spiritual Life Is Not a Theory” (Part 2) | Blue Licks, KY
57:56
Tom I. Workshop

Tom I. — “The Spiritual Life Is Not a Theory” (Part 2) | Blue Licks, KY

Tom I.
Clancy I. — Alcoholism: A Disease of Perception | Lecture in Alexandria, VA (1990)
33:18
AA Pioneer

Clancy I. — Alcoholism: A Disease of Perception | Lecture in Alexandria, VA (1990)

Unknown Speaker
Ethel Macy — A Pioneer in Recovery | One of the First Women Sober in Ohio
40:12
AA Pioneer

Ethel Macy — A Pioneer in Recovery | One of the First Women Sober in Ohio

Unknown Speaker
John Parr — Professor Paradox | A Different Way to See Recovery
39:54
AA Pioneer

John Parr — Professor Paradox | A Different Way to See Recovery

Unknown Speaker
Frank M. Oak Park, IL - His Story | Midwest AA Speaker
01:22:11
AA Pioneer

Frank M. Oak Park, IL – His Story | Midwest AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
Chuck C. — Easter Sunday: “Today Is Resurrection” (1977) | Los Angeles, CA
01:03:35
Chuck C. Talks

Chuck C. — Easter Sunday: “Today Is Resurrection” (1977) | Los Angeles, CA

Chuck C.
Liz B. New York, NY - Her Story | Powerful AA Speaker
56:57
AA Pioneer

Liz B. New York, NY – Her Story | Powerful AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
Betty Ford - First Lady (Founder of the Betty Ford Center) - AA Speaker
27:04
AA Pioneer

Betty Ford – First Lady (Founder of the Betty Ford Center) – AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
The Truth About Ego in Alcoholism | Dr. Harry Tiebout (1960 AA Talk)
34:57
AA Pioneer

The Truth About Ego in Alcoholism | Dr. Harry Tiebout (1960 AA Talk)

Unknown Speaker
Father Ed Dowling (Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor) — AA History Talk (1955)
28:04
AA Pioneer

Father Ed Dowling (Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor) — AA History Talk (1955)

Bill W.
Rev. Sam Shoemaker Pittsburgh 1962 | AA History
57:32
AA Pioneer

Rev. Sam Shoemaker Pittsburgh 1962 | AA History

Unknown Speaker
Tom I. — “The Spiritual Life Is Not a Theory” (Part 1) | Blue Licks, KY
56:44
Tom I. Workshop

Tom I. — “The Spiritual Life Is Not a Theory” (Part 1) | Blue Licks, KY

Tom I.
Bill W. Introduces “The Angel of AA” | Sister Ignatia (1960 International Convention)
04:28
AA Pioneer

Bill W. Introduces “The Angel of AA” | Sister Ignatia (1960 International Convention)

Bill W.
June G. from Los Angeles - Her Story | AA Speaker
01:04:58
AA Pioneer

June G. from Los Angeles – Her Story | AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
Bill W. Introduces His Sponsor Ebby T. (1960) | The Man Who Carried the Message to AA’s Founder
05:46
AA Pioneer

Bill W. Introduces His Sponsor Ebby T. (1960) | The Man Who Carried the Message to AA’s Founder

Bill W.
Tom Brady Jr. - AA Speaker - A Quiet Conversation
01:07:06
AA Pioneer

Tom Brady Jr. – AA Speaker – A Quiet Conversation

Unknown Speaker
Bill W. (Co-Founder of AA) – Final Talk | 1970 Fifth International Convention in Miami, FL
03:34
AA Pioneer

Bill W. (Co-Founder of AA) – Final Talk | 1970 Fifth International Convention in Miami, FL

Bill W.
Rev. Sam Shoemaker – Introduced by Bill W. (St. Louis, 1955)
30:37
AA Pioneer

Rev. Sam Shoemaker – Introduced by Bill W. (St. Louis, 1955)

Bill W.
Tom I. & Sandy B. – AA Speakers – Spiritual Basics | Illinois State Conference (2005)
01:42:17
Tom I. Workshop

Tom I. & Sandy B. – AA Speakers – Spiritual Basics | Illinois State Conference (2005)

Tom I.
Lois Wilson (Founder Al-Anon) in Palm Springs 1983
44:34
AA Pioneer

Lois Wilson (Founder Al-Anon) in Palm Springs 1983

Unknown Speaker
Howard P. Gilbert AZ at East Valley Intergroup 1986 - AA Speaker
52:06
AA Pioneer

Howard P. Gilbert AZ at East Valley Intergroup 1986 – AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
Marty M. – First Recorded AA Talk (1946) | Early Pioneer & Alcoholism Education Leader
01:20:49
AA Pioneer

Marty M. – First Recorded AA Talk (1946) | Early Pioneer & Alcoholism Education Leader

Unknown Speaker
Harold H. Former Governor of Iowa in Chicago - AA Speaker
28:21
AA Pioneer

Harold H. Former Governor of Iowa in Chicago – AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
Eddie G. from Alabama - AA Speaker - Newcomer UK Meeting
45:38
AA Pioneer

Eddie G. from Alabama – AA Speaker – Newcomer UK Meeting

Unknown Speaker
Clarence S. – Cleveland AA Pioneer | Amarillo, TX (1960)
01:24:20
AA Pioneer

Clarence S. – Cleveland AA Pioneer | Amarillo, TX (1960)

Unknown Speaker
Bob Flowers – Historic AA Speaker (1960) | Early Alcoholics Anonymous Talk
41:24
AA Pioneer

Bob Flowers – Historic AA Speaker (1960) | Early Alcoholics Anonymous Talk

Unknown Speaker
Bill W. (AA Co-Founder) Leads with the Lord's Prayer
01:05
AA Pioneer

Bill W. (AA Co-Founder) Leads with the Lord’s Prayer

Bill W.
Sarah K. (Sarah Klein) – “Angel of A.A.” | Early AA History
49:06
AA Pioneer

Sarah K. (Sarah Klein) – “Angel of A.A.” | Early AA History

Unknown Speaker
Tom I. – From Convict to Warden | Northern California H&I Corrections – Redding, CA (April 5, 1997)
01:17:26
Tom I. Workshop

Tom I. – From Convict to Warden | Northern California H&I Corrections – Redding, CA (April 5, 1997)

Tom I.
Ernest McKenzie – Bill W.'s First Sponsee | Experience, Strength & Hope
18:15
AA Pioneer

Ernest McKenzie – Bill W.’s First Sponsee | Experience, Strength & Hope

Bill W.
Flo M. (Florence M.) – Historic AA Speaker | Women in Recovery
28:37
AA Pioneer

Flo M. (Florence M.) – Historic AA Speaker | Women in Recovery

Unknown Speaker
Jack Bolland – Historic AA Speaker | Spiritual Recovery & The Twelve Steps
01:15:05
AA Pioneer

Jack Bolland – Historic AA Speaker | Spiritual Recovery & The Twelve Steps

Unknown Speaker
Scott R. Sherman Oaks, CA "Funny AA Talk" – Club Med Playa Blanca – May 1998
59:56
AA Pioneer

Scott R. Sherman Oaks, CA “Funny AA Talk” – Club Med Playa Blanca – May 1998

Unknown Speaker
Bill W. (Co-Founder of AA) 19th Annual Founder’s Day – Akron, Ohio (June 1954) | Remastered Audio
47:06
AA Pioneer

Bill W. (Co-Founder of AA) 19th Annual Founder’s Day – Akron, Ohio (June 1954) | Remastered Audio

Bill W.
Dr. Paul O. (1984) | “Acceptance Was the Answer” AA Big Book Author
01:17:46
AA Pioneer

Dr. Paul O. (1984) | “Acceptance Was the Answer” AA Big Book Author

Unknown Speaker
Tom I. – Back to Basics: Changing Times | Huntsville Roundup, TX (2011)
54:21
Tom I. Workshop

Tom I. – Back to Basics: Changing Times | Huntsville Roundup, TX (2011)

Tom I.
Chuck C. — Beverly Hills, CA (04/26/1953) | Rare Early A.A. Recording
24:38
Chuck C. Talks

Chuck C. — Beverly Hills, CA (04/26/1953) | Rare Early A.A. Recording

Chuck C.
Howard P. – “Baby Elephant Beliefs” AA Speaker | 2011 Florida State Convention
07:25
AA Pioneer

Howard P. – “Baby Elephant Beliefs” AA Speaker | 2011 Florida State Convention

Unknown Speaker
Recovery Speakers New Platform
00:47
AA Pioneer

Recovery Speakers New Platform

Unknown Speaker
Bill D. (Bill Dotson) — A.A. #3 (“The Man on the Bed”) — Canton, OH (1950)
50:39
AA Pioneer

Bill D. (Bill Dotson) — A.A. #3 (“The Man on the Bed”) — Canton, OH (1950)

Unknown Speaker
Lois W. (Al-Anon Co-Founder) – “Her Life with Bill W.” | Topeka, KS (1975)
28:22
AA Pioneer

Lois W. (Al-Anon Co-Founder) – “Her Life with Bill W.” | Topeka, KS (1975)

Bill W.
Norm A. (Classic AA Talk) — Dallas, TX (6/29/1973)
01:01:10
AA Pioneer

Norm A. (Classic AA Talk) — Dallas, TX (6/29/1973)

Unknown Speaker
AA Co-Founder Bill W. Reads “How It Works” | Rare Historic Recording
05:12
AA Pioneer

AA Co-Founder Bill W. Reads “How It Works” | Rare Historic Recording

Bill W.
Dr. Bob S. – AA Co-Founder | Historic Recordings (1948–1950) Akron, OH • Detroit, MI • Cleveland, OH
49:11
AA Pioneer

Dr. Bob S. – AA Co-Founder | Historic Recordings (1948–1950) Akron, OH • Detroit, MI • Cleveland, OH

Dr. Bob
Clancy I. – First Ever Recorded Talk (1959) - AA Speaker
38:37
AA Pioneer

Clancy I. – First Ever Recorded Talk (1959) – AA Speaker

Unknown Speaker
Ernie G. (Adian, MI) — Historic AA Talk | July 1973
26:45
AA Pioneer

Ernie G. (Adian, MI) — Historic AA Talk | July 1973

Unknown Speaker
Clarence S. – Cleveland AA Pioneer | Amarillo, TX (1960) | Rare Historic AA Talk
01:24:19
AA Pioneer

Clarence S. – Cleveland AA Pioneer | Amarillo, TX (1960) | Rare Historic AA Talk

Unknown Speaker
Ebby Thacher & Jim Burwell — Historic AA Talk (September 1958)
01:20:21
AA Pioneer

Ebby Thacher & Jim Burwell — Historic AA Talk (September 1958)

Unknown Speaker
Bill Wilson (AA Co-Founder) with Hubert M. — Historic AA Talk (1954)
45:17
AA Pioneer

Bill Wilson (AA Co-Founder) with Hubert M. — Historic AA Talk (1954)

Unknown Speaker
Living the Twelve Traditions - Mike F., Recovery Speakers (Alcoholics Anonymous)
01:14:48
AA Pioneer

Living the Twelve Traditions – Mike F., Recovery Speakers (Alcoholics Anonymous)

Unknown Speaker
The Original Six Steps Part II, Presented by Mike F. and Recovery Speakers - Alcoholics Anonymous
55:50
AA Pioneer

The Original Six Steps Part II, Presented by Mike F. and Recovery Speakers – Alcoholics Anonymous

Unknown Speaker
The Original Six Steps, Presented by Mike F. and Recovery Speakers - Bill W., Alcoholics Anonymous
37:35
AA Pioneer

The Original Six Steps, Presented by Mike F. and Recovery Speakers – Bill W., Alcoholics Anonymous

Bill W.
Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book First Editions, A History
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Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book First Editions, A History

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Women of the Big Book presented by Nancy K.
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Women of the Big Book presented by Nancy K.

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History from the Foreword to the Second Edition presented by Mike F.
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History from the Foreword to the Second Edition presented by Mike F.

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“Celebrating 87 Years of Alcoholics Anonymous” presented by Drew H. & Mike F. – 6/7/2022
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“Celebrating 87 Years of Alcoholics Anonymous” presented by Drew H. & Mike F. – 6/7/2022

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Bill Wilson Shares His Experience of Working With Others - AA Speaker
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Bill Wilson Shares His Experience of Working With Others – AA Speaker

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Howard P. Baby Elephant Beliefs - AA Speaker
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Howard P. Baby Elephant Beliefs – AA Speaker

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AA Speaker - Howard P - A Meditation On The First 3 Steps
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AA Speaker – Howard P – A Meditation On The First 3 Steps

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"Spiritual Awakening" Recovery Speakers Podcast Episode 2 - 10/28/2019
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“Spiritual Awakening” Recovery Speakers Podcast Episode 2 – 10/28/2019

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Welcome to the Recovery Speakers Podcast - Episode 1 - 10/15/2019
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Welcome to the Recovery Speakers Podcast – Episode 1 – 10/15/2019

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AA Speaker - Dr Paul O. - Acceptance Was The Answer
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AA Speaker – Dr Paul O. – Acceptance Was The Answer

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AA Speaker - Q & A with Chuck C!
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AA Speaker – Q & A with Chuck C!

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Famous AA Speaker - Danny T. shares a great message filled with humor!
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Famous AA Speaker – Danny T. shares a great message filled with humor!

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Former College Football Player Luke Wollet Featured on Recovery Speakers!
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Former College Football Player Luke Wollet Featured on Recovery Speakers!

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Former College Football Player Luke Wollet Featured on Recovery Speakers
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Former College Football Player Luke Wollet Featured on Recovery Speakers

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Former First Lady Betty Ford candidly discusses her Alcoholism in Interview!
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Former First Lady Betty Ford candidly discusses her Alcoholism in Interview!

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Famous AA Speaker - Buzz A. Shares on his struggles to find Sobriety!
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Famous AA Speaker – Buzz A. Shares on his struggles to find Sobriety!

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Famous AA Speaker - Eric C. with a Passionate Message on his Primary Purpose!
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Famous AA Speaker – Eric C. with a Passionate Message on his Primary Purpose!

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AA Speaker - Father John Doe on Death and AA - A Meditation
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AA Speaker – Father John Doe on Death and AA – A Meditation

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AA Speaker - Bill W. Recites the Responsibility Pledge at the 1965 International
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AA Speaker – Bill W. Recites the Responsibility Pledge at the 1965 International

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AA Speaker - KC P. with a Passionate Share on Recovery
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AA Speaker – KC P. with a Passionate Share on Recovery

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AA Speaker - Bill Wilson Reads How it Works
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AA Speaker – Bill Wilson Reads How it Works

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AA Speaker - Dr Bob's 1950 Farewell Address
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AA Speaker – Dr Bob’s 1950 Farewell Address

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Drop The Rock! - Sandy B.- AA Speaker
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Drop The Rock! – Sandy B.- AA Speaker

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AA Speaker - Mike F. -- Your Life is in Divine Order!
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AA Speaker – Mike F. — Your Life is in Divine Order!

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AA Speaker - Founder Bill W interviewed by Mike Wallace
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AA Speaker – Founder Bill W interviewed by Mike Wallace

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AA Speaker - Sandy B. on Spiritual Principles. 2002
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AA Speaker – Sandy B. on Spiritual Principles. 2002

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AA Speaker - Scott L. at Capital City Conference 2007
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AA Speaker – Scott L. at Capital City Conference 2007

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AA Speaker - Karl M. from Covina, CA 2002
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AA Speaker – Karl M. from Covina, CA 2002

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AA Speaker - Scott R. in Ocean City, MD 2000
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AA Speaker – Scott R. in Ocean City, MD 2000

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AA Speaker - Marty J. at the 6th Spirit of San Fransisco, CA - 9-5-1998
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AA Speaker – Marty J. at the 6th Spirit of San Fransisco, CA – 9-5-1998

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AA Speaker - Sandy B. Drop the Rock Talk in 1981
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AA Speaker – Sandy B. Drop the Rock Talk in 1981

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Alcoholics Anonymous Bob B and Lynda B on The Family Afterward - 2013
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Alcoholics Anonymous Bob B and Lynda B on The Family Afterward – 2013

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Alcoholics Anonymous Earl H. on Dealing with Early Sobriety - 2006
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Alcoholics Anonymous Earl H. on Dealing with Early Sobriety – 2006

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Alcoholics Anonymous Chris R & Myers R - Common Solution
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Alcoholics Anonymous Chris R & Myers R – Common Solution

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Alcoholics Anonymous Bill W in Atlanta 1951
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Alcoholics Anonymous Bill W in Atlanta 1951

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Alcoholics Anonymous Westside Mens Grp 2nd Annual Breakfast with Burns B.-2004
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Alcoholics Anonymous Westside Mens Grp 2nd Annual Breakfast with Burns B.-2004

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Alcoholics Anonymous Chris R. 2003
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Alcoholics Anonymous Chris R. 2003

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Alcoholics Anonymous Clarence S in Phoenix, AZ 7-10-1982
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Alcoholics Anonymous Clarence S in Phoenix, AZ 7-10-1982

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Alcoholics Anonymous Katie P Jubilee Convention in Gulf Shores, AL 2013
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Alcoholics Anonymous Katie P Jubilee Convention in Gulf Shores, AL 2013

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Alcoholics Anonymous Bob D. Singleness of Purpose 2007
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Alcoholics Anonymous Bob D. Singleness of Purpose 2007

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Alcoholics Anonymous Earl H. 2001
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Alcoholics Anonymous Earl H. 2001

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Alcoholics Anonymous Bob D and Sandy B Traditions Workshop Part 1
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Alcoholics Anonymous Bob D and Sandy B Traditions Workshop Part 1

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Alcoholics Anonymous Bob D and Sandy B Traditions Workshop Part 2
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Alcoholics Anonymous Bob D and Sandy B Traditions Workshop Part 2

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Clancy I.-AA Speaker. First Known Recorded Talk, 1959. Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Clancy I.-AA Speaker. First Known Recorded Talk, 1959. Alcoholics Anonymous.

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Bill W. Memorial held in Bristol, England (1971)
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Bill W. Memorial held in Bristol, England (1971)

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Dr. Ernie Kurtz Speaking on Spirituality
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Dr. Ernie Kurtz Speaking on Spirituality

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Alcoholics Anonymous ~ Father Joe Martin ~ Am I My Brother's Keeper?
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Alcoholics Anonymous ~ Father Joe Martin ~ Am I My Brother’s Keeper?

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Alcoholics Anonymous ~ Dick A. on the 12th Step ~ 2008
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Alcoholics Anonymous ~ Dick A. on the 12th Step ~ 2008

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Alabam C., Grants Pass, Oregon
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Alabam C., Grants Pass, Oregon

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Wesley P., Founders Day in Akron, Ohio
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Wesley P., Founders Day in Akron, Ohio

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Sandy B, 11th Step
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Sandy B, 11th Step

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill W., Story of Recovery
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill W., Story of Recovery

Bill W.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Arbutus O. (Al-Anon), Cedar River Roundup
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Arbutus O. (Al-Anon), Cedar River Roundup

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Franklin W., "The Pope of AA," Georgia State Convention, 1990
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Franklin W., “The Pope of AA,” Georgia State Convention, 1990

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Ray O., 11th step
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Ray O., 11th step

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Keith L., 13th mid-winter conference South Carolina
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Keith L., 13th mid-winter conference South Carolina

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Rev. Sam Shoemaker on the History of AA, Charlotte, NC
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Rev. Sam Shoemaker on the History of AA, Charlotte, NC

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Narcotics Anonymous, Anthony E., 11th Annual South Africa NA Conference
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Narcotics Anonymous, Anthony E., 11th Annual South Africa NA Conference

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Mel B., Las Vegas Round Up 2005
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Mel B., Las Vegas Round Up 2005

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Bob W., Tar Heel Mid-winter Conference
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Bob W., Tar Heel Mid-winter Conference

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Jim W., 21st Maryland State Convention
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Jim W., 21st Maryland State Convention

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Mike F. on the History of AA, 12th Annual Founders Day
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Mike F. on the History of AA, 12th Annual Founders Day

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Charlie L., 50th anniversary
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Charlie L., 50th anniversary

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Alcoholics Anonymous, June G., Thursday Night Speaker Meeting
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Alcoholics Anonymous, June G., Thursday Night Speaker Meeting

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Ray O., Speaking on the 10th Step
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Ray O., Speaking on the 10th Step

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Recovery, Ken C., Recovery in the Rockies XV
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Recovery, Ken C., Recovery in the Rockies XV

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Polly P., 2nd City Roundup
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Polly P., 2nd City Roundup

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Alcoholics Anonymous, April D., Cornhusker Roundup
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Alcoholics Anonymous, April D., Cornhusker Roundup

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Bob D., Spring Cleaning Fundraiser
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Bob D., Spring Cleaning Fundraiser

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Tim H., Cornhusker Roundup
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Tim H., Cornhusker Roundup

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Chuck C., Sacramento, CA
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Chuck C., Sacramento, CA

Chuck C.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Marty M., New York City 1952
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Marty M., New York City 1952

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Alcoholics Anonymous, John C., Grants Pass, Oregon
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Alcoholics Anonymous, John C., Grants Pass, Oregon

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Katie P., 52nd Florida State Convention
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Katie P., 52nd Florida State Convention

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Father Tom, Salt Lake City
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Father Tom, Salt Lake City

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Tom B., Emotional Sobriety
01:13:10
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Tom B., Emotional Sobriety

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Howard P., Prayer & Meditation
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Howard P., Prayer & Meditation

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