One thing about the Chicago Group and its
printing---in the winter of 1940 a reprint of
a column in the Chicago Sun or Herald-American
newspaper was used two ways: as a public
relations (P.I.) resource and a carry-along
(handout) for new members and their families.
"All Things Considered" was written by the
same gentleman who later wrote an "Acceptance"
pamphlet that's still independently published
and available, but right now I can't remember
his name ... The column described attending
a Tuesday night "Big Meeting" of the Chicago
Group, and it dealt enthusiastically with AA
recovery and the AA Fellowship.
The Chicago Central Office AA published at
least five pamphlets for newcomers ("can
openers") before 1950; I'll try to get all the
titles and first printing dates but all are
from the mid-to-late 1940s:
"The Devil and AA"
"Out of the Fog"
"AA-God's Instrument"
"Impressions of AA"
and a few others. All are printed today!
Great thread!
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