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GRIFFITH LIBRARY:
The Griffith Library is located in the house across the
churchyard from The Wilson House. This is in the house where Bill grew up
with his sister, Dorothy, and his maternal grandparents, Ella and Gardiner
Griffith. Today this historical house holds books, pamphlets, photographs,
and other archival material related to the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
The purpose of the Griffith Library is that it be a place where people can
come to learn about the roots of the A.A. program.
The Griffith Library owes its existence to the visionaries and dedicated
volunteers who saw the value of preserving the history and written roots of
Alcoholics Anonymous. It would not be possible to list the name of every
person who has contributed to the realization of this dream. Our deepest
appreciation goes to each and every one. Without their commitment, energy,
and time this endeavor would not have been possible. The library is now
ready for scholars and people interested in A.A. history to come and study.
If you are planning to visit, we ask that an appointment be made in advance
so that staff will be available for assistance.
LIBRARY NEEDS LIST:
The following items are needed at this time:
- Money for preservation materials
- Donation for lighting materials
- Donations for UV windows for upstairs library room
- Book from our needs list ~ please ask
- New computer - ours is several years old
- Donations for expansion
- Sprinkler connection
- State of the Art Alarm System
Thanks in advance for any help you can give… All donations are tax
deductible.
OUR BELIEF:
With a strong belief that information about the roots of A.A. should be
readily available and that people need a place where they can come to study
and reflect on the beginnings of A.A., we continue to work to make the
Griffith Library a very special place for now and for future generations. As
Carl Sandburg said so eloquently, "Whenever a civilization or society
perishes, it is because they forgot where they came from".
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Wilson House 2005
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