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Honoring Lois Wilson on her Birthday by Tom Adams and Joy Jones -3/5/24

Mike Kelley - March 5, 2024

Lois Wilson: A Leader to Learn From

March 3, 2021

Lois Wilson: A Leader to Learn From by Tom Adams Wednesday, we explored the contribution of Anne Smith to the Twelve Step programs. Her marriage to...

Anne Smith: A Midwest Champion for Women

March 2, 2021

Anne Smith: A Midwest Champion for Women by Tom Adams Hundreds of wives of men with drinking problems from all over the nation came to call...

Bill W. Memorial Service from Baton Rouge on February 14th, 1971

February 14, 2021

This memorial service to AA cofounder Bill Wilson took place in Baton Rouge on February 14, 1971.That was the day that memorial services were...

Alcoholics Anonymous and the Rockefeller Dinner

February 8, 2021

The Alcoholics Anonymous Rockefeller Dinner on February 8th, 1940 In the infancy of Alcoholics Anonymous, the pioneering members found themselves a great opportunity for fund...

Dr. Bob Smith married Anne Robinson Ripley – January 25, 1915

January 25, 2021

On January 25th, 1915, Robert Holbrook Smith(Dr. Bob) married Anne Robinson Ripley after 17 years of courtship. At the time of their marriage, Dr....

Dr. Bob: A Tribute from Bill in the January 1951 AA Grapevine

January 19, 2021

This piece written by AA cofounder Bill Wilson can be found in the January 1951 AA Grapevine. This tribute was written and published just...

Bill W. Memorial Grapevine

January 19, 2021

This Bill W. Memorial issue of the Grapevine is from March 1971, a little over month after the passing of AA cofounder Bill Wilson....

Bill W. of Alcoholics Anonymous Dies – January 24, 1971

January 18, 2021

Alcoholics Anonymous cofounder Bill W. passed away on January 24, 1971. Here is Bill W.'s Obituary that was written by John W. Stevens and published...

Happy Anniversary to Bill And Lois

January 18, 2021

To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love...

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Honoring Lois Wilson on her Birthday by Tom Adams and Joy Jones -3/5/24

Patti O. from Laguna Beach, CA at Colorado State Convention 2001

Clint H. from Woodland Hills, CA at Men’s Retreat – Rock Springs, KS – 8/10/2001

Bobby C. from Philadelphia, PA at Sunlight of the Spirit – York, PA – 8/17/2001

Jeanne M. from Baltimore, MD at Sunlight of the Spirit – York, PA – 8/17/2001

Patti O. from Laguna Beach, CA at Colorado State Convention 2001

Clint H. from Woodland Hills, CA at Men’s Retreat – Rock Springs, KS – 8/10/2001

Bobby C. from Philadelphia, PA at Sunlight of the Spirit – York, PA – 8/17/2001

Jeanne M. from Baltimore, MD at Sunlight of the Spirit – York, PA – 8/17/2001

“Tradition Eight” presented by Nancy K. – 4/16/2024

“The Vision of Alcoholics Anonymous and the Creation of the Three Legacies” presented by Mike F. – 4/9/2024

“Why Don’t You Choose Your Own Conception Of God” presented by Bill C., Jay S., and Ken R. – 4/2/2024

“Conversation with a Long-Timer” with Marilyn S. – 3/26/2024

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