International Conventions

Beginning with AA’s very first International Convention in 1950, we feature convention talks through 1970.

Bill W. – How We Learned To Recover – at the 1955 International Convention

Tim - October 23, 2020

Fear as a Stepping Stone at the 2010 International Convention

Fear Tim - October 14, 2020 0

Lois W. and Non-Alcoholics speak at the 1950 International Convention

Al-Anon Tim - October 9, 2020 0

This recording is of Lois W. and Non-Alcoholics speaking at the 1950 Alcoholics Anonymous International Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. (The quality is poor at the...

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

AA Pioneers Tim - October 9, 2020 0

AA’s First International Convention in 1950 marked several of AA’s most significant historical moments. For example, this is when the AA Traditions were officially...

AA and Industry Meeting at the 1950 International Convention

International Conventions Tim - October 9, 2020 0

Bill W. speaking at the Big Meeting at the 1950 International Convention

AA Pioneers Tim - October 9, 2020 0

Lois W. speaking at the 1950 International Convention

International Conventions Tim - October 9, 2020 0

This recording features Lois W., Al-Anon cofounder and wife of Alcoholics Anonymous cofounder Bill W. This recording took place one year prior to the...

Warden Clinton Duffy at the 1950 International Convention

International Conventions Tim - October 9, 2020 0

This recording from the Alcoholics Anonymous International Convention at Cleveland, Ohio from 1950 features non-alcoholic Warden Clinton Duffy speaking. Clinton Duffy was the warden of...

AA Tradition Meeting and Vote with Bill W. at the 1950 International Convention

International Conventions Tim - October 9, 2020 0

This historic meeting was held during the Alcoholics Anonymous International Convention at Cleveland, Ohio in 1950. This meeting featured several speakers introducing and discussing...