A.A. History in Pictures
Photographic history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Bill and Lois
A late photograph of the couple taken after Anne S.'s funeral.
A late photograph of the couple taken after Anne S.'s funeral.
Bill W.
A founder of Alcoholics Anonymous as a smiling soldier in World War I.
A founder of Alcoholics Anonymous as a smiling soldier in World War I.
Dust Jacket
This was an early proposed Dust Jacket design for the First Edition Big Book.
This was an early proposed Dust Jacket design for the First Edition Big Book.
Early Guide to the 12 Steps
This little booklet, originally titled "Alcoholics Anonymous: An interpretation of our Twelve Steps," was widely used in the early days of A.A. in the Northwest USA.
This little booklet, originally titled "Alcoholics Anonymous: An interpretation of our Twelve Steps," was widely used in the early days of A.A. in the Northwest USA.
Early Members
Just prior to the first AA World Service Conference and Convention in 1950, Bill W. visited Cleveland, Ohio and met with some of the early members there.
Just prior to the first AA World Service Conference and Convention in 1950, Bill W. visited Cleveland, Ohio and met with some of the early members there.
Group Photo
An early, 1940's informal group photo of members in California (possibly Long Beach). Bill W. is on the right and Dr. Bob on the left. Anne S., Dr. Bob's wife is in the center with a cigarette.
An early, 1940's informal group photo of members in California (possibly Long Beach). Bill W. is on the right and Dr. Bob on the left. Anne S., Dr. Bob's wife is in the center with a cigarette.
Liberty Magazine
The September 1939 Liberty Magazine with an article entitled, "Alcoholics And God." AA's first National publicity.
The September 1939 Liberty Magazine with an article entitled, "Alcoholics And God." AA's first National publicity.
Lois W.
One of the founders of Al-Anon riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
One of the founders of Al-Anon riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
The Man on the Bed
Some people involved with Akron Intergroup and the Akron A.A. Archives had the inspiration to make the painting "The Man on the Bed" into a stained glass window, which fills the front window of the Intergroup office.
Some people involved with Akron Intergroup and the Akron A.A. Archives had the inspiration to make the painting "The Man on the Bed" into a stained glass window, which fills the front window of the Intergroup office.
Rare Photo of Bill and Lois
This picture was taken at the Stepping Stones Garden in Akron, OH and is featured on the Spider Angel Serenity web site.
This picture was taken at the Stepping Stones Garden in Akron, OH and is featured on the Spider Angel Serenity web site.
Saturday Evening Post
This is the March 1, 1941 Saturday Evening Post magazine containing AA's first major publicity. As a result of this article, AA's membership nearly doubled.
This is the March 1, 1941 Saturday Evening Post magazine containing AA's first major publicity. As a result of this article, AA's membership nearly doubled.
Archie T.
Archie's story, The Fearful One is in the First Edition. In later editions, his story is called The Man Who Mastered Fear
Archie's story, The Fearful One is in the First Edition. In later editions, his story is called The Man Who Mastered Fear
Bill D.
Bill's story, Alcoholics Anonymous Number Three is in the Second and Third Edition.
Bill's story, Alcoholics Anonymous Number Three is in the Second and Third Edition.
Bob O.
Bob's story, The Salesman is in the First Edition.
Bob's story, The Salesman is in the First Edition.
Clarence S.
Clarence's story, Home Brewmeister is in all three editions.
Clarence's story, Home Brewmeister is in all three editions.
Charlie S.
Charlie's story, Riding The Rods is in the First Edition.
Charlie's story, Riding The Rods is in the First Edition.
Dick S.
Dick's story, The Car Smasher is in the First Edition.
Dick's story, The Car Smasher is in the First Edition.
Dr. Silkworth
Dr. Silkworth wrote the Dr.'s Opinion in the Big Book and was Bill's physician at Towns Hospital in New York.
Dr. Silkworth wrote the Dr.'s Opinion in the Big Book and was Bill's physician at Towns Hospital in New York.
Earl T.
Earl's story, He Sold Himself Short is in the Second and Third Edition.
Earl's story, He Sold Himself Short is in the Second and Third Edition.
Ebby T.
Ebby T., the man who introduced Bill to the Oxford Group did not have his story in the Big Book. however, Bill always called Ebby his sponsor. This is the last reported photo of Ebby before he passed on.
Ebby T., the man who introduced Bill to the Oxford Group did not have his story in the Big Book. however, Bill always called Ebby his sponsor. This is the last reported photo of Ebby before he passed on.
Ernie G.
Ernie's story, The Seven Month Slip is in the First Edition.
Ernie's story, The Seven Month Slip is in the First Edition.
Esther A.
Esther's story, A Flower Of The South is in the second and Third Edition.
Esther's story, A Flower Of The South is in the second and Third Edition.
Hank P.
Hank's story, The Unbeliever is in the First Edition.
Hank's story, The Unbeliever is in the First Edition.
Marty M.
Marty's story, Women Suffer Too is in the Second and Third Edition.
Marty's story, Women Suffer Too is in the Second and Third Edition.
Sylvia K.
Sylvia's story, The Keys Of The Kingdom is in the Second and Third Edition of the Big Book.
Sylvia's story, The Keys Of The Kingdom is in the Second and Third Edition of the Big Book.