Pursuant to our
primary purpose of maintaining our sobriety and helping other alcoholics achieve
sobriety, the Archives Committee preserves the legacy of Alcoholics Anonymous
with an emphasis on AA in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Mi. Area 55. This is
accomplished by receiving, classifying, indexing and storing all relevant
materials including but not limited to correspondence, convention programs, tape
recordings, and literary works considered to have. historical import to AA in
Area 55 or AA as a whole. The Committee ensures AA's history is preserved by
making access to the materials possible, with a mindful view toward anonymity of
our members.
Upon
request the committee will also come to your AA groups anniversary or special
event to set up The Area 55 Archives display
We are always looking
for individuals who wish to help in preserving our legacy. Specifically, we have
the following needs:
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Tape transcription (spoken word to
paper) |
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Document
preservation (treating documents to prevent deterioration) |
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Interviewing and Recording Old Timers in our Area |
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Recording local AA group history for compilation into
a Group Family Tree |
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of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Mi. |
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Donation of AA related materials |