Tom Powers collection of Bill Wilson public talks Powers (Tom) collection of Bill Wilson public talks 1947-1970 (bulk 1951-1969)

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Tom Powers collection of Bill Wilson public talks Powers (Tom) collection of Bill Wilson public talks 1947-1970 (bulk 1951-1969)

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The Tom Powers collection of Bill Wilson public talks comprises 147 audio CDs containing 79 public talks given by Bill Wilson at various Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon events between 1947 and 1970.

3.5 linear feet (3 records center boxes, 1 shoebox)

eng,

John Hay Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6358586

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