AA Grapevine from May 1950 - Cleveland Here We Come

The A.A. Grapevine — May 1950
Vol. VI, No. 12
Early Alcoholics Anonymous Grapevine Issue

Description

Offered here is the May 1950 issue of The A.A. Grapevine, an excellent early Grapevine issue from the first decade of Alcoholics Anonymous’ international monthly journal.

This issue captures A.A. at an exciting moment of growth and transition. One of the featured articles, “Cleveland, Here We Come!”, looks ahead to A.A.’s First International Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, held in July 1950. That convention would become one of the most important gatherings in A.A. history, marking the moment when Dr. Bob made his final major public appearance before his death later that year.

Also included is “Antabuse — A Report,” an early Grapevine discussion of Antabuse and its place in the broader conversation around alcoholism treatment. This makes the issue especially interesting for collectors studying the intersection of A.A., medicine, hospitals, and mid-century alcoholism treatment.

The issue also includes articles and features such as “Are We Too Coy About Cash?”, “Wake Me Early, Mother,”, “Is the AA Program a Selfish One?”, “The Twelve Traditions,” sponsorship-related material, mail call, A.A. event notices, and more.

The cover artwork and interior illustrations give this issue a wonderful period feel, making it a highly displayable and historically meaningful Grapevine collectible.

Contents Include

“Cleveland, Here We Come!”
“Antabuse — A Report”
“Are We Too Coy About Cash?”
“Wake Me Early, Mother”
“Is the AA Program a Selfish One?”
“The Twelve Traditions”
“Sponsorship”
“Mail Call”
Calendar of A.A. Events
And more

Edition Details

Title: The A.A. Grapevine
Issue: May 1950
Volume: Vol. VI, No. 12
Format: Stapled magazine / journal
Subject: Alcoholics Anonymous, Grapevine, A.A. history, early recovery literature

Condition

This Grapevine is in excellent condition for its age. The cover presents very nicely with light age toning and minor handling wear. Interior pages are clean and well-preserved, with no major condition issues noted from the photos. The magazine remains intact and attractive.

Please view all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.

Collector’s Note

Early A.A. Grapevines are increasingly desirable among collectors of Alcoholics Anonymous history, especially issues connected to major Fellowship events, early Traditions discussion, and medical/recovery topics.

This May 1950 issue is especially appealing because of its connection to the upcoming First International A.A. Convention in Cleveland and its early article on Antabuse, making it a strong addition to any Grapevine, A.A. history, or recovery literature collection.