Omaha A.A. Archives Purpose Statement
“We are trying to build up extensive records which will be of value to a future historian…
“It is highly important that the factual material be placed in our files in such a way that there can be no substantial distortion…
“We want to keep enlarging on this idea for the sake of the full-length history to come…” – Bill W., 1957
Archive Committee Announcements
Come join the Archive Committee!
Terry G – Chair
Contact us at archives@omahaaa.net
Meet monthly at the Central Office – Date and Time Varies.
Meet at the Central Office, 6831 Grover Street, Omaha NE 68106
Why participate in Archive service work?
Mission Statement
The primary purpose of the Archives Committee is to carry and to preserve the message of Alcoholics Anonymous. The Archives Committee views history as a living dynamic record of past events that have shaped our present. This record is more than just a compilation of important dates and a record of the transactions of notable people. Yes, it is true that in our effort to record the factual history of Alcoholics Anonymous in the Omaha area, we do collect and preserve documents, newspaper articles, flyers, pictures, books, letters, and many other items, which by necessity require that we date them. However, the focus of the Archives Committee is on ordinary people who have experienced an extraordinary transformation in their lives brought about by the power and magic of the twelve step program of Alcoholics Anonymous.
For over half a century, Alcoholics Anonymous has prospered in the Omaha area. The phenomenal growth of Alcoholics Anonymous in the Midwest is comparable to a spark that has spread across the plains like a prairie fire.
The goal of the Archives Committee is to document and record for prosperity the essence of our local A.A. movement, for we firmly believe that the best way to assure the future of our A.A. fellowship is to nurture and to preserve our past.