Archives Committee

MISSION OF AREA 26 ARCHIVES

to document, secure, and preserve historical evidence of Alcoholics Anonymous within Area 26, past or present, and to make those items accessible through visits to the Repository or displays at Area meetings, conventions, and workshops.

 PURPOSE OF AREA 26 ARCHIVES & REPOSITORY

  • to receive and preserve tangible items of historical importance to Area 26. These items may include but are not limited to books, pamphlets, newsletters, written/oral histories, photographs, and recordings.
  • Provide availability to our collection by scheduling an open house, an appointment, or through a special event at the Repository.
  • Serve as a resource for Area 26 members conducting research.

Archives Repository –
Overview, Hours & Locator Map

The Area 26 Archives Repository
3499 Lansdowne Drive, Suite 108
Lexington, KY 40517 Map
Hours:
2nd Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm
Last Saturday of each month from 10 am to 12 pm
-OR- OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT
If you wish to donate to the Area 26 Repository, please email: archives@area26.net

If you want to help out at the Area 26 repository, schedule a visit at the repository, donate A.A. and Area 26 documents and literature, learn how to save A.A. stories from the long-timers in your group or your group’s history, or just get involved with the archive committee, please contact archives@area26.net

For more information about archiving and preserving A.A. history in your community, please see the following literature:

The Area 26 Archives Workbook

The A.A. Archives Guidelines

The A. A. Archives Pamphlet

Area 26 Archives Video Library