From the “Preserving the Message” website: “Chronology of Narcotics Anonymous Literature, Vol 1”

In this post I’m highlighting a most incredible document recently published at the Preserving the Message website.

The document is titled, “Chronology of Narcotics Anonymous Literature (Public Version) – Volume 1 (1953-1993)”. It was published on 06/07/2025 and is simply amazing.

For starters, I strongly encourage everyone to click the page that houses that document and read the brief blog post entry that describes the document and its importance. To me it’s super interesting.

Also, check out the Preserving the Message website itself.

Here’s the verbatim description of what the Preserving the Message website contains, as quoted from the home page:

A resource for anyone who wants:

Information on the history of Narcotics Anonymous.

To learn archival skills and techniques.

A repository for Zonal, Regional, Metro, Area, group, and member archives.

To collaborate on NA history research projects.

We Provide

Access to a curated, searchable library of documents, images, and media files that are open to the public.

Resources to educate, guide, and promote preservation of NA history.

Opportunities for collaboration.