Archives Committee

Albuquerque Central Office Article June 23, 1975

Our Purpose

The mission of Alcoholics Anonymous in Area 46 Archives is to document permanently the work of Area 46 and its Districts, to make the history of the organization accessible to A.A. members and other researchers, and to provide a context for understanding Alcoholics Anonymous’ progression, principles and traditions.

What we do

Consistent with A.A.’s primary purpose of maintaining our sobriety and helping other alcoholics to achieve sobriety, the Archives of Alcoholics Anonymous, Area 46 will:

Receive, classify and index all relevant material, such as administrative files and records, correspondence, and literary works and artifacts considered to have historical importance to Area 46
Hold and preserve such material
Provide access to these materials, as determined by the archivist in consultation with the Archives Committee, to members of Alcoholics Anonymous and to others who may have a valid need to review such material, contingent upon a commitment to preserve the anonymity of our members
Serve as a resource and laboratory to stimulate and nourish learning
Provide information services to assist the operations of Alcoholics Anonymous in Area 46
Promote knowledge and understanding of the origins, goals, and program of Alcoholics Anonymous as it pertains to Area 46

Collection Scope

Books/pamphlets about A.A. within New Mexico
Documents developed locally to support 12th Step work
Photographs
Directories
Meeting Lists
Newsletters (particularly those published by Area 46)
Audio recordings
News clippings
Magazine articles
Correspondence
Minutes of service committees and/or Area Assemblies
Grapevines that include New Mexico AA members

Adopted by the 2019 Archives Committee at the Area Assembly on September 7, 2019

How We Accomplish Our Purpose

Act as a conduit between GSO and groups or individuals who have accessibility needs.
Provide information and workshops about accessibility needs, as requested to Area 46, Districts and groups.
Work closely with the chairpersons of PI, CPC and Treatment to make it known that AA works with people who have accessibility needs.

Contact

Contact the Area 46 Archives Committee Chair: Berna C.

archiveschair@nm-aa.org

Contact Archivist

Have an artifact to contribute? Contact the Area 46 Archivist: Michelle T.

archivist@nm-aa.org

Get Involved (A.A.Members)

Any member of Alcoholics Anonymous within Area 46 can get involved in our committee. If you would like more information about getting involved start here.

Looking after our history one yesterday at a time.

Berna C., Area 46 Archives Chair