{"product_id":"saturday-evening-post-march-1941-framed-cover-incomplete-article-nov7-2026","title":"The Saturday Evening Post — March 1, 1941 | Jack Alexander’s A.A. Article \u0026 Framed Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 1, 1941 issue of \u003cem\u003eThe Saturday Evening Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring Jack Alexander’s landmark article on Alcoholics Anonymous, with its original cover beautifully presented in the included black frame. Few magazine issues hold such a recognizable place in the story of A.A.’s growth. This example brings that history into a striking display for a recovery library, office or personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Turning Point in A.A. History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander’s 1941 report introduced the Fellowship’s work to the readership of a major American magazine. The assignment followed publisher Curtis Bok’s interest in A.A. Bill W. helped Alexander investigate the story by opening records, arranging interviews and introducing him to the people and places behind the young movement. The resulting article gave readers an outside journalist’s account of alcoholics helping one another recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe response was immediate. In a March 12, 1941 letter to Dr. Bob, A.A. secretary Ruth Hock reported \u003cstrong\u003e918 inquiries in twelve days\u003c\/strong\u003e as a direct result of the article. The Post also received requests from readers seeking contact with local groups. These contemporary responses show why the issue occupies such an important place in the Fellowship’s history: it carried the possibility of recovery to people who had not previously known where to turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts influence endured. When Bill W. approached Alexander about another article in June 1949, he credited the Post’s earlier coverage with helping transform A.A. from a pioneering fellowship into a movement. Their renewed correspondence led to Alexander’s 1950 follow-up. The magazine offered here is the original March 1941 issue associated with that earlier breakthrough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Piece of A.A. History for Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe framed cover gives this historic issue a prominent place beyond the bookshelf. Its original artwork, magazine title and March 1, 1941 date create an immediate visual connection to the moment Alexander’s reporting reached readers across the country. The accompanying magazine material includes surviving pages of the article and other content from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a collector, the appeal is both historical and visual: an original publication associated with a turning point in A.A. history, paired with a handsome framed presentation that allows its significance to be appreciated every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Saturday Evening Post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 1, 1941\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured article:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Alcoholics Anonymous,” by Jack Alexander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photographed magazine material and black frame displaying the original cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final page of the magazine, which contains the conclusion of Alexander’s article, is missing. The magazine shows age toning, staining, creasing and edge wear, with tears and small losses, including wear at the rear. The framed cover presents beautifully for display. Please see the photographs for this copy’s condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore the History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more about Alexander’s reporting, his correspondence with Bill W., and the lasting impact of his 1941 and 1950 articles, read our Historical Reference Center feature: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/blogs\/historical-reference-center\/from-pioneering-fellowship-to-national-movement-jack-alexander-s-a-a-articles\"\u003eFrom Pioneering Fellowship to National Movement: Jack Alexander’s A.A. Articles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69129865363698,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/01-saturday-evening-post-march-1941-framed-cover-incomplete-article-IMG_1100.jpg?v=1794040908","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/saturday-evening-post-march-1941-framed-cover-incomplete-article-nov7-2026","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}