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History sites and resources compiled by writer Dick B.

A Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous From AA Group No. 1, Akron, Ohio, 1940 - Dr. Bob's Home Group

Photographs of pioneers of Alcoholics Anonymous and important places and documents.

Collection of articles and resources by various AA historians including moderator Nancy Olson. Forum was replaced in 2002 by "A.A. History Lovers" due to a technical problem.

A collection of articles by historian and archivist Mitchell K. on the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.

A discussion group for those interested in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Replaced the earlier History Buffs group.

Complete text of several articles in general circulation magazines. From the History Lovers archive. ["Next" "Previous" scrolls more]

Complete text of several articles in religious magazines. From the History Lovers archive. ["Next" "Previous" scrolls more]

Reviews the writings of Bill Wilson, Richmond Walker, Father Ralph Pfau, and Ed Webster.

One writer's view of the Twelve Steps and their relation to Bible verses such as in James, Matthew 5-7 (Sermon on the Mount), and 1 Corinthians 13.

Collection of articles 1944-48 about activities of groups as they formed. Complete Grapevine text. From the History Lovers archives. ["Next" "Previous" scrolls more]

A sober web site for recovering alcoholics. Questions and answers on AA History and other fun for members of Alcoholics Anonymous and their friends.

Scores of articles, letters, and pictures about the development of Alcoholics Anonymous.

New owner of draft manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous will make it available for AA historians and researchers. Many editing notations show suggested changes that were and were not made.

Final marked-up manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous sold at auction. History group participant describes some significant edits that had been considered.

The Birth of A.A. and its growth in U.S. and Canada. By the AA General Service Office.

Brief history of how AA came to Bristol, England, and spread from there.

Article from book "The Temperance Reform and its Great Reformers." The Washingtonians was an early predecessor of AA which faded away.

A collection of articles and letters relating to the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Offers a video biography of Sister Ignatia who provided medical care for many early members of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Tells of the start and growth of Alcoholics Anonymous in Australia (1942 thru 1999).

This early draft of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was written before the manuscript that was distributed for review.

New York Times News Service article on the passing of A.A. co-founder Bill W on Sunday, January 24, 1971.

The history of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the connection between Carl Jung and Rowland Hazard. New research corrects some misconceptions and fills in details.

Father Ed Dowling 1953 article gives a Catholic view of Alcoholics Anonymous. Compares it to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.