{"product_id":"list-of-aa-groups-august-1948","title":"List of A.A. Groups as of August 1948 — With Original Contributions Insert","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished by The Alcoholic Foundation, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn exceptionally early directory documenting the remarkable growth of Alcoholics Anonymous only thirteen years after its founding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePublished by The Alcoholic Foundation in August 1948, this confidential directory lists A.A. groups throughout the United States, U.S. possessions, Canada, and 23 other countries. Entries include group names, estimated membership figures, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and local contact information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe directory records \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2,429 groups and an estimated worldwide membership of 67,850\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, including groups operating in 48 hospitals and 55 prisons. Its cover explains that the directory was distributed only to group secretaries and a limited number of A.A. members who traveled extensively:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e“This is a confidential list, to be used for AA purposes only.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAlso included is the original large folded insert titled \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“We Gratefully Acknowledge,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e recording voluntary contributions made by individual A.A. groups toward the operating expenses of the General Service Office between February 1 and July 31, 1948. Together, the directory and contribution record provide a detailed snapshot of A.A.’s rapidly expanding fellowship and early service structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e List of A.A. Groups as of August 1948\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\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e August 1948\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Stapled softcover directory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Original folded General Service Office contributions insert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Excellent overall condition. The directory remains clean and well preserved, with light age toning and only minor handling wear. The large folded insert retains its original folds and is also exceptionally well preserved. Please review all photographs for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA scarce and information-rich piece of early Alcoholics Anonymous history, particularly desirable for collectors and researchers interested in the fellowship’s geographic growth, membership, individual groups, and emerging worldwide service network.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean McShane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49869901234418,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/21BB86A9-2ED1-43E8-96A1-F97683D3CB13.jpg?v=1711483091","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/list-of-aa-groups-august-1948","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}