Dr. Harry Tiebout and the Tiebout Papers

Dr. Harry M. Tiebout was a psychiatrist and an early pioneer in coupling the principles and philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous with psychiatric knowledge of alcoholism.

A strong supporter of A.A. throughout his life, he consistently worked for acceptance of his views concerning alcoholism the medical and psychiatric professions. He served on the Board of Trustees for A.A. from 1957 to 1966, and was chairman of the National Council on Alcoholism in 1950. The Tiebout Collection consists of four papers written during the 1950s, drawing from 'personal stories and the author's vast experience.

These papers, with their unique perspective on “Alcoholism, Ego, and Self” are important outside reading for those interested in the Primetime format.

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