THE FELLOWSHIP OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Pamphlet from 1961

THE FELLOWSHIP OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Title: The Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous

Publisher: General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous

Publication Date: Spring 1961

Edition: Pamphlet originally prepared for A.A.’s 25th Anniversary (1960), reissued 1961

Pages: Single folded pamphlet (multi-panel)

Condition: Very Good – shows light age toning; minor edge wear; interior text remains crisp, legible, and fully intact. Please review photos for exact condition details.

“The Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous”

This pamphlet was first created in 1960 for Alcoholics Anonymous’ 25th Anniversary and reissued in Spring 1961. It was designed to answer questions most frequently asked by writers, editors, and broadcasters about the A.A. Fellowship, and to provide accurate background information to the general public.

The text outlines A.A.’s structure, purpose, and practices, addressing common questions such as:

• What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
• Is A.A. a religious movement?
• How is A.A. organized and supported?
• Does A.A. recruit?
• Is A.A. affiliated with any other organization?

It also provides excerpts from the Twelve Steps and Traditions, statistics on membership (as of Spring 1961), and information about A.A. literature and service offices.

Of special note, the pamphlet includes this statement:

NOTE

This folder was prepared originally in connection with the observance of A.A.’s 25th Anniversary in 1960. It was designed to answer questions on the Fellowship that are asked most frequently by writers, editors and broadcasters. It is hoped that the present edition may also be useful to others who desire accurate information on the Society. On request, the General Service Office of A.A. (address on the back panel) will be happy to provide more detailed information on any phase of the A.A. program.

Collector’s Significance

• 25th Anniversary Ephemera: Produced to commemorate A.A.’s milestone anniversary.
• Historical Statistics: Documents membership growth and group numbers as of Spring 1961.
• Public Information Tool: Distributed widely to shape public and media understanding of A.A.
• Condition: Well-preserved example of an early A.A. public relations pamphlet.

This pamphlet offers a rare glimpse into how A.A. explained itself to the world during its first 25 years, making it an important collectible for those interested in recovery history and the development of A.A.’s public identity.