Arkansas’s AA archives are moving to a dedicated space in a permanent home. Preserving AA’s rich history will help sustain for years to come our fellowship’s vision, principles, and traditions.
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About the New Archives
Archives: American poet Carl Sandburg wrote, “Whenever a society perishes, there is always one factor present: they forgot where they came from.” Through archives, AA expresses a collective experience, strength, and hope gained through our heritage, and renew a sense of common purpose and AA unity.
AA Arkansas’s historical collection provides the fellowship with perspective of its own past and the opportunity for all to view it, study it, and benefit from it. The new Area 4 location for our state’s AA historical collection is being remodeled to provide a secure, climate-controlled, and accessible venue for the preservation and storage of Arkansas AA’s 85-year fascinating history.
Location: 2323 Durwood Road in Little Rock.
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Management: The new archives location will be accessible and available for all to view. As a living space, the archives envision specific days and times the archives will be open and staffed, as it manages the on-going appraisal, collection, and presentation of relevant material. Selective archival material will also be available to present at AA conferences.
Plans
Professional architects have designed a repository within available space at 2323 Durwood Rd. in Little Rock. The archives will have a separate entrance, lighting, climate controls, storage spaces, and display tables from which historical documents and memorabilia may be viewed.
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Fundraising Goal: $100,000
Help us raise $50,000 for the renovation of the archival space to be set aside in the existing Cosmopolitan building and $50,000 for the long-term preservation and sustainability of Arkansas AA’s cherished records.
Tax-deductible donations may be made by filling out and submitting the form. Or, you may send a check to the following:
Cosmopolitan Foundation
P.O. Box 7426
Little Rock, AR 72217
All information will be kept in strictest confidence. No contact information will be shared. You will receive a letter confirming your contribution. The official letter may be used for tax purposes.
Please submit any questions you may have through the form below.
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Thank you for giving to support a permanent home for AA’s rich history.
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