This selection from the Harbor Area Archives is a transcript of the “We The People” broadcast from 1939. This was the first effort to give the newly published book Alcoholics Anonymous widespread publicity. Please enjoy this fascinating slice of AA history.

The final selection from the Harbor Area Archives for 2017 is a brief history of Mid-Southern California Area 09 from 1959-2004 compiled by the Area 09 Archives Committee.

This month from the Harbor Area Archives, an article written for the April 1986 issue of *Reader’s Digest* by Bob P. entitled “Unforgettable Bill W.”* The author, whose story appears in the Big Book on p.553 (4th ed.), managed A.A.’s General Service Office for ten years and served as both director and trustee of the General Service Board. *Reprinted with […]

This document is adapted from a talk given to the MSCA Service Committee of Feb 10, 1991.

In September of 1950, lack of voluntary contributions led Bill [W.] to issue to the Fellowship a five-page plea for support, including a request that the group secretaries call a special business meeting for the purpose of reading his (Bill’s) plea. This month, the Harbor Area Archives presents a copy of the original five-page letter from Bill W.