On Apr 19, 2020, at 1:03 AM, Bob S <rstonebraker212@...> wrote:

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I have attached copies of the first and second drafts of “Bill’s Story.”? Both were typed by Ruth Hock, Bill’s secretary, during spring of 1938. You will notice many differences between these two writings—neither of these drafts were included verbatim in the “Manuscript” (attached).? The Manuscript was finished by Bill Wilson in December of that year, but it was edited (changed) again during the early months of 1939. The Big Book was printed the following April.? “So, “Bill’s Story” experienced almost a year of thoughtful changes—no wonderful it is so powerful!?

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These drafts tell us significant changes as “Bill’s Story” progressed. The Big Book Study Group of South New Jersey has produced a wonderful online illustration of the second draft with many interesting archival photos. Please download:

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Bob S

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Robert Stonebraker

212 SW 18^th Street

Richmond, In? 47374

(765) 935-0130

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Bob S

<Bill's Story first draft.pdf>

<Bills Story second draft.pdf>

<Origional Alcoholics Anonymous Manuscript.html>

On Apr 19, 2020, at 1:03 AM, Bob S <rstonebraker212@...> wrote:

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I have attached copies of the first and second drafts of “Bill’s Story.”? Both were typed by Ruth Hock, Bill’s secretary, during spring of 1938. You will notice many differences between these two writings—neither of these drafts were included verbatim in the “Manuscript” (attached).? The Manuscript was finished by Bill Wilson in December of that year, but it was edited (changed) again during the early months of 1939. The Big Book was printed the following April.? “So, “Bill’s Story” experienced almost a year of thoughtful changes—no wonderful it is so powerful!?

?

These drafts tell us significant changes as “Bill’s Story” progressed. The Big Book Study Group of South New Jersey has produced a wonderful online illustration of the second draft with many interesting archival photos. Please download:

?

?

Bob S

?

Robert Stonebraker

212 SW 18^th Street

Richmond, In? 47374

(765) 935-0130

?

?

--
Bob S

<Bill's Story first draft.pdf>

<Bills Story second draft.pdf>

<Origional Alcoholics Anonymous Manuscript.html>

On Apr 19, 2020, at 1:03 AM, Bob S <rstonebraker212@...> wrote:

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I have attached copies of the first and second drafts of “Bill’s Story.”? Both were typed by Ruth Hock, Bill’s secretary, during spring of 1938. You will notice many differences between these two writings—neither of these drafts were included verbatim in the “Manuscript” (attached).? The Manuscript was finished by Bill Wilson in December of that year, but it was edited (changed) again during the early months of 1939. The Big Book was printed the following April.? “So, “Bill’s Story” experienced almost a year of thoughtful changes—no wonderful it is so powerful!?

?

These drafts tell us significant changes as “Bill’s Story” progressed. The Big Book Study Group of South New Jersey has produced a wonderful online illustration of the second draft with many interesting archival photos. Please download:

?

?

Bob S

?

Robert Stonebraker

212 SW 18^th Street

Richmond, In? 47374

(765) 935-0130

?

?

--
Bob S

<Bill's Story first draft.pdf>

<Bills Story second draft.pdf>

<Origional Alcoholics Anonymous Manuscript.html>

?

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I have attached copies of the first and second drafts of “Bill’s Story.”? Both were typed by Ruth Hock, Bill’s secretary, during spring of 1938. You will notice many differences between these two writings—neither of these drafts were included verbatim in the “Manuscript” (attached).? The Manuscript was finished by Bill Wilson in December of that year, but it was edited (changed) again during the early months of 1939. The Big Book was printed the following April.? “So, “Bill’s Story” experienced almost a year of thoughtful changes—no wonderful it is so powerful!?

?

These drafts tell us significant changes as “Bill’s Story” progressed. The Big Book Study Group of South New Jersey has produced a wonderful online illustration of the second draft with many interesting archival photos. Please download:

?

?

Bob S

?

Robert Stonebraker

212 SW 18^th Street

Richmond, In? 47374

(765) 935-0130

?

?

--
Bob S

<Bill's Story first draft.pdf>

<Bills Story second draft.pdf>

<Origional Alcoholics Anonymous Manuscript.html>

On May 2, 2020, at 9:18 AM, Bob S <rstonebraker212@...> wrote:

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Gene asked whether the first draft of Bill’s Story was corrupt because of missing parts. A partial answer could be found between numbers 864 and 867. In very small and faded print is written: “Two line numbers are skipped in the typewritten manuscript.” This might be true for the other missing sections of this draft.

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Bob S.

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Gene
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2020 1:39 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [AAHistoryLovers] Drafts of "Bill's Story"

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The first attached Bills storey appears to ?have missing sections. ?Is the file corrupt or is it me. ?Is there another place online I download it from or read it

On Apr 19, 2020, at 1:03 AM, Bob S <rstonebraker212@...> wrote:

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I have attached copies of the first and second drafts of “Bill’s Story.”? Both were typed by Ruth Hock, Bill’s secretary, during spring of 1938. You will notice many differences between these two writings—neither of these drafts were included verbatim in the “Manuscript” (attached).? The Manuscript was finished by Bill Wilson in December of that year, but it was edited (changed) again during the early months of 1939. The Big Book was printed the following April.? “So, “Bill’s Story” experienced almost a year of thoughtful changes—no wonderful it is so powerful!?

?

These drafts tell us significant changes as “Bill’s Story” progressed. The Big Book Study Group of South New Jersey has produced a wonderful online illustration of the second draft with many interesting archival photos. Please download:

?

?

Bob S

?

Robert Stonebraker

212 SW 18^th Street

Richmond, In? 47374

(765) 935-0130

?

?

--
Bob S

<Bill's Story first draft.pdf>

<Bills Story second draft.pdf>

<Origional Alcoholics Anonymous Manuscript.html>

--
Bob S