{"product_id":"aa-group-directory-spring-1949","title":"A.A. Group Directory — Spring 1949","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished by The Alcoholic Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAn uncommon early directory documenting the remarkable growth and international reach of Alcoholics Anonymous during its formative years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis 60-page booklet lists A.A. groups throughout the United States, Canada, and numerous other countries. Entries include group locations, reported membership numbers, contact names, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers. International listings include early groups in Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOriginally distributed only to group secretaries and a limited number of members who traveled extensively, the directory is prominently marked confidential and states that it was intended solely for A.A. purposes—not for use as a commercial mailing list. The cover also reminds members not to place the words “Alcoholics Anonymous” or the initials “AA” on outside correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA fascinating historical reference showing where A.A. groups existed, how they communicated, and how the Fellowship was spreading around the world in the spring of 1949.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e A.A. Group Directory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spring 1949\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The Alcoholic Foundation, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Staple-bound booklet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 60 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGood condition for its age. The covers show scattered spotting, discoloration, edge wear, and light creasing. There is a small area of loss at the upper corner of the rear cover. All pages remain intact, and the interior is clean with the only writing or markings observed inside are shown on page 24. Please review all photographs for a complete representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean McShane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49869915062514,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/F0D3E0B2-FBE1-40EA-9620-6A9A016E53FA.jpg?v=1785773787","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/aa-group-directory-spring-1949","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}