History

Talks, Blogs, and workshops related to the history of AA.

“A Documentary History of Young People, Young People’s Groups, & Young People’s Activities in Alcoholics Anonymous: 1935-1960” – Presented by Paul C. – 1/29/2021

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

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....

“Carrying the Message to Black & African-American Alcoholics: A Historical Perspective” – Presented by Jackie B. and Vera F. – 1/22/2021

This weeks meeting featured a special 90 minute presentation on "Carrying the Message to Black & African-American Alcoholics: A Historical Perspective" - Presented by...

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

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

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

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

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

“The Oxford Group Comes to Akron: “Newton, Shoemaker, & Buchman” – Presented by Drew H. – 1/15/2021

This weeks meeting featured Drew H. presenting "The Oxford Group Comes to Akron: "Newton, Shoemaker, & Buchman".  

AA History Workshop presented by Mike F. – January 2021

This 4 part AA History Workshop Presented by Mike F. at the Elmslie Group of Cayman Islands AA January 7th: Introduction to AA History   January 14th: The Road...
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