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We have rocking chairs, hats, coffee mugs, tokens, tee shirts, non AA books like Twenty Four Hour, the list goes on. Where do we draw the line in the items we accept for Area 64 Archives? This is brought to our attention from some recent donations. One tee shirt donated by a local AA that has the inscription of AA Police as a result of someone requesting a couple of individuals not to smoke in the designated area for Archives at the Murfreesboro Group. A long time brewing resentment resulted in this slogan on the tee shirt. Does it have AA significance? Does it belong in Area 64 Archives? We do have suggested guidelines for what we collect in AA Archives. Another scenario was some donated items from the Music City Roundup from a individual AA that the items were given too. We declined these items after some thought and they were returned to Tom N. who donated them to Area 64 Archives. There are many things that have been collected in the past that we should I believe continue to allow to be part of our archives. However the things we collect from this point on should be more in line with our guidelines and consider that we do have limited space. Refer to our Guidelines established in 97-98 below and to GSO guidelines pg. 3

IV. WHAT MATERIALS ARE COLLECTED?

Anything in any way related to A. A. in Tennessee; collect media items, newspaper/magazine articles, flyers, correspondence, financial reports from groups, group histories, minutes, agendas, meeting schedules, the list is endless--when in doubt--KEEP IT. Also, items and materials from other states e.g. Grapevines--these may be tradable for ones we don't have. Pictures and memorabilia ( We have a bit of brick from Dr. Bob's house, collected at a Founder's Day celebration in Akron and donated by one of our group members) are really great. Don't forget the well-spring of knowledge that our early-timers possess and try to get their stories either written or orally. http://www.area64tnarchives.org/what.htm This info was from 1997-1998 on the Archives website.

I know nothing about Archives how can I begin to help preserve AA Archives in my Area, Group or District?

1: Go to different meetings in your area or district. Pick up at least 3 copies of any flyers or AA literature that are available. One for your personal collection, one for your Groups Repository, and one for your Area Archives.

2: Let all your fellow AA's know that you are collecting anything AA related and would appreciate them forwarding any literature or AA related items to you for proper preservation.

3: Get to know your Area, District, and Group Archives Committee. Pass on any AA related items with any information concerning where the item came from, who donated, dates, places, etc. Keep The Record Straight

4: Save Everything
For more visit: http://area64tnarchives.org/protectmypast.html

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