Alcoholics Anonymous : Archives Audio Library

Welcome to the General Service Office Archives audio library. The collection features samples of audio clips of talks delivered by A.A.’s co-founders, Dr. Bob and Bill W., and other significant figures.

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Archives Audio Library

Bill W. at the1969 General Service Conference - In this clip, Bill shares his experience of a failed attempt to change “Spiritual Awakening” to “Spiritual Experience” in A.A.’s Twelve Steps. Length: 3:28

Bill on criticism and A.A. - From a talk at A.A.’s 30th Anniversary International Convention in 1965. Length: 07:30

Dr. Bob’s last message - On keeping the A.A. program simple. Talk delivered at the First International Convention, Cleveland, Ohio, July 1950. Length: 03:28

An interview of Sister Ignatia in 1954 - Bill W. interviews Sister Ignatia who recounts memories of the early days with Dr. Bob. Length: 07:36

Bill W.’s humorous anecdote on “the day he lost his pants.” - Talk given at the 1960 A.A. International Convention, Long Beach, California. Length: 03:17

Bill W. on the origin of Rule 62 - From a talk recorded in 1948, San Diego, California. Length: 03:18

Sister Ignatia - tells the story of Dr. Bob admitting one of the first alcoholics to St. Thomas Hospital. Talk delivered at A.A.’s 1960 International Convention, Long Beach, California. Length: 09:20

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