AA Grapevine from December 1967 with Clancy I. Articles

A.A. Grapevine — December 1967

Includes: “A Christmas Message from Bill” + Clancy I. (“A Portable Sanctuary” / “Sanctuary Regained”) + Alateen Feature

Overview

Offered here is an original December 1967 issue of the A.A. Grapevine, featuring a heartfelt seasonal message from Bill W.—a warm, gratitude-filled reflection on sobriety, peace, and service as Alcoholics Anonymous approached its 32nd Christmas.

Bill’s short “Christmas Message” captures the tone of the era beautifully: a fellowship growing through turbulent times, yet finding “an increasing measure of peace” through sobriety and spiritual living. It’s a meaningful, display-worthy issue for collectors and for anyone who values Bill W.’s voice outside the Big Book.

Highlights in This Issue

• “A Christmas Message from Bill” (Bill W.)
• Clancy I. articles: “A Portable Sanctuary” and “Sanctuary Regained”
• A headline feature touching on Alateen, reflecting the growing recognition of recovery for families and young people impacted by alcoholism

Condition

• Overall: Good vintage condition
• Cover: Shows staining and general wear consistent with age/handling
• Interior: Fully intact with no torn or missing pages noted

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Collector Notes

Holiday-themed Grapevines—especially those with Bill W.’s own words—are increasingly sought-after. This issue makes a strong addition to any Grapevine collection, Bill W. ephemera shelf, or recovery-history archive.

Good - Cover and interior pages clean.

• Historic Feature: Early coverage of Alcoholics Anonymous in a major national magazine.
• Rockefeller Connection: Details the crucial dinner that helped establish A.A.’s legitimacy.
• Early A.A. History: Documents the fellowship just five years after its founding.
• Condition: Well-preserved copy, good overall with only wear to front cover.

This issue is a historically significant artifact, capturing the moment Alcoholics Anonymous first entered the public spotlight, an event that shaped the fellowship’s future growth into a worldwide movement.

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