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This site is provided by the National Alcoholics Anonymous Archives Workshop for archivists working within the Traditions and service structure of A.A.

If you think you have a drinking problem and are looking for help, please go to the national A.A. website for information on alcoholism and how to connect to A.A. near you.

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  • TIAA-Forum.org iconTIAA-Forum for Archivists
    Our friends over at the Technology in A.A. Forum (tiaa-forum.org) have added a section to their discussion board that is for A.A. Archivists. If you are not already a member of the TIAA Forum you can join for free at [more…]
  • Des Moines, IA selected for 2024 Workshop
    The NAAAW has selected Area 24 as the winning bid for hosting the Workshop in 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. Thanks to our friends in Area 84 for submitting an excellent bid package. For more information see our Next Workshop page. [more…]
  • Bidding to Host a Future Workshop
    Bids for the 2024 Workshop are now closed – congratulations to Des Moines, IA for being selected. If you are thinking of submitting a bid to host a future NAAAW Workshop, please send it to us by May 1, two years before the desired [more…]
Learning

Sharing our experience, strength and hope - presentations and instructional materials from past workshops
Bids & Planning

Thinking of hosting an Archives Workshop in your Area? Find out how to prepare and submit a bid and where to get help.
Next Workshop

Information about upcoming workshops
About Us

A little history about how the NAAAW came to be, our guiding principles, and how we are organized now
Past Workshops

Information helpful for planning a workshop - flyers and agendas, attendance and financial numbers, hotel contracts
Contact Us

Questions? Comments? Ideas? We'd love to hear from you, and here's how!

G.S.O. Archives invite you to tour the Archives exhibit area at the General Service Office in New York City - see the G.S.O. website for more information on times and location.

G.S.O. Archives

The mission of the Alcoholics Anonymous General Service Office Archives is to document permanently the work of Alcoholics Anonymous, to make the history of the organization accessible to A.A. members and other researchers, and to provide a context for understanding A.A.'s progression, principles and traditions.

Our friends at the G.S.O. Archives have provided a some great resources for A.A. Archivists and anyone interested in the history of our Fellowship: