AA Pioneers

Listen to AA’s founders and early pioneers from around the world.

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Bill W. – “Cathedral of the Spirit” talk in Dallas, TX in 1951

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Bill W. “What sort of People become Alcoholic” in Dallas, TX in 1951

October 21, 2020

Bill W. reads “How It Works”

October 21, 2020

Enjoy this video clip of AA cofounder Bill W. reciting "How It Works" from the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5s7p8AK_0A&t=11s

Dewey S. speaking in Michigan on 9/27/1964

October 20, 2020

Dewey S. from San Mateo, CA was one of the first 100 members of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Dr. Bob’s Farewell Address at the 1950 International Convention

October 9, 2020

1950 Cleveland International - Dr. Bob S.: “Let’s not louse it all up with Freudian complexes . . .” AA’s First International Convention in 1950 marked...

Bill W. speaking at Founders Day in Akron, OH in June 1954

October 9, 2020

Bill W. speaking in Des Moines, IA on November 29th, 1948

October 9, 2020

Bill W. Speaking about the Early Days at the Manhattan Group in 1955

October 9, 2020

Jim B. – Author of “The Vicious Cycle” – Early AA member Speaking at Orange County in 1964

October 9, 2020

Dewey S. – One of First 100 AA Members – Speaking in Modesto, CA 1969

October 9, 2020

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AA Pioneers

Bill W. – “Cathedral of the Spirit” talk in Dallas, TX in 1951

Sandy B. from Tampa, FL at Tues-Thurs Group Anniversary – Venice, FL – 1/17/2008

Mike S. from Riverside, CA at Luck of the Irish Roundup – Omaha, NE – 3/11/2005

Dee R. from Bellevue, NE at Luck of the Irish Roundup – Omaha, NE – 3/11/2005

Dan O. (AFG) from Omaha, NE at Luck of the Irish Roundup – Omaha, NE – 3/11/2005

Sandy B. from Tampa, FL at Tues-Thurs Group Anniversary – Venice, FL – 1/17/2008

Mike S. from Riverside, CA at Luck of the Irish Roundup – Omaha, NE – 3/11/2005

Dee R. from Bellevue, NE at Luck of the Irish Roundup – Omaha, NE – 3/11/2005

Dan O. (AFG) from Omaha, NE at Luck of the Irish Roundup – Omaha, NE – 3/11/2005

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