8th World Science Fiction Convention
The 8th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as NorWesCon, was held September 1–4, 1950, at the Multnomah Hotel in Portland, Oregon, United States. The supporting organization was the Portland Science-Fantasy Society.[1] The chairman was Donald B. Day.[2]
| NorWesCon, the 8th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 1–4 September 1950 |
| Venue | Multnomah Hotel |
| Location(s) | Portland, Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | ~400 |
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. Special note: an advance preview screening of George Pal's science fiction film Destination Moon was held at a nearby local theater for NorWesCon members.
See also
- World Science Fiction Society
References
- "Science-Fantasy Club Eyes World Convention". Eugene Register-Guard. September 27, 1949. p. 3. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- "1950 - NorWesCon". Notes on the Long List of Worldcons. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
External links
| Preceded by 7th World Science Fiction Convention Cinvention in Cincinnati, United States (1949) |
List of Worldcons 8th World Science Fiction Convention NorWesCon in Portland, Oregon, United States (1950) |
Succeeded by 9th World Science Fiction Convention Nolacon in New Orleans, United States (1951) |
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