8th World Science Fiction Convention
| NorWesCon, the 8th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Multnomah Hotel |
| Location(s) | Portland, Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | September 1-4, 1950 |
| Attendance | ~400 |
The 8th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as NorWesCon, was held September 1–4, 1950, at the Multnomah Hotel in Portland, Oregon, USA. The supporting organization was the Portland Science-Fantasy Society.[1] The chairman was Donald B. Day.[2]
The guest of honor was Anthony Boucher. The toastmaster, listed as the "Entertainment Master of Ceremonies", was Theodore Sturgeon.[2] Total attendance was approximately 400.
References
- ↑ "Science-Fantasy Club Eyes World Convention". Eugene Register-Guard. September 27, 1949. p. 3. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "1950 - NorWesCon". Notes on the Long List of Worldcons. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
See also
- World Science Fiction Society
External links
| Preceded by 7th World Science Fiction Convention Cinvention in Cincinnati, USA (1949) |
List of Worldcons 8th World Science Fiction Convention in Portland, USA (1950) |
Succeeded by 9th World Science Fiction Convention Nolacon in New Orleans, USA (1951) |
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