{"product_id":"aa-world-group-directory-spring-1951","title":"AA World Group Directory — Spring 1951","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished by The Alcoholic Foundation, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA remarkable snapshot of Alcoholics Anonymous at a pivotal point in its early development. Published by The Alcoholic Foundation in April 1951, this confidential directory was distributed primarily to A.A. group secretaries and a limited number of members who traveled extensively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe directory lists A.A. groups throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries, including group mailing information, local contacts, reported membership figures, and financial contributions received during 1950. It records \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e111,765 members among 4,052 groups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, including groups operating in hospitals, prisons, and 38 countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe cover emphasizes the private nature of the directory:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“CONFIDENTIAL — to be USED FOR A.A. PURPOSES ONLY and not as a mailing list for promotion.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt also reminds members not to place the words “Alcoholics Anonymous” or the initials “AA” on envelopes, wrappers, or postcards—an especially interesting reflection of how seriously anonymity was protected in early A.A. correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMore than a simple meeting directory, this is a detailed record of the Fellowship’s geographic expansion and developing service network during the spring of 1951. The individual group names, membership totals, contact information, and contribution records make it a valuable reference for collectors and students of early Alcoholics Anonymous history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e AA World Group Directory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Spring 1951\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e April 1951\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The Alcoholic Foundation, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e General Headquarters, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Paper-covered boards with brown cloth spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Confidential A.A. service publication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eExcellent condition for its age. The binding remains secure, the interior pages are clean and well preserved, and the printed contents remain clear and legible. There is only minor exterior wear and light age-related toning. Please review all photographs for a complete view of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean McShane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49869901037810,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/0DC8388E-76D6-48A8-8DC6-8C742712AC51.jpg?v=1711483574","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/aa-world-group-directory-spring-1951","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}