Saturday Evening Post — March 1, 1941 — “Alcoholics Anonymous” by Jack Alexander

The March 1, 1941 issue of The Saturday Evening Post contains one of the most important articles in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Written by journalist Jack Alexander, “Alcoholics Anonymous” introduced A.A. to a vast national audience at a critical moment in the Fellowship’s early development. The article presented A.A. as a serious and growing movement, describing its methods, early members, hospital work, and expanding groups across the country.

Its impact was immediate. Thousands of inquiries followed, membership increased rapidly, and demand for the recently released Second Printing of the Big Book grew significantly. For many collectors, this issue represents one of the defining turning points in the public history of Alcoholics Anonymous.

The article is illustrated with photographs of early A.A. members and meetings and appears throughout the magazine.

Publication Details

Publication: The Saturday Evening Post
Issue Date: March 1, 1941
Article: “Alcoholics Anonymous”
Author: Jack Alexander
Cover Artist: Norman Rockwell
Format: Original complete magazine issue

Condition

This original issue is in very good condition for its age. The magazine is complete, and the Jack Alexander article is intact.

The front cover shows an original mailing label, scattered surface spotting, light edge wear, and small areas of wear along the spine. The interior pages remain clean and highly presentable, with the article pages displaying well.

Please review all photographs carefully for a complete understanding of condition.