3rd World Science Fiction Convention
The 3rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Denvention I, was held on 4–6 July 1941 at the Shirley-Savoy Hotel in Denver, Colorado, United States.
| Denvention I, the 3rd World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 4–6 July 1941 |
| Venue | Shirley-Savoy Hotel |
| Location(s) | Denver, Colorado |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 90 |
The convention was chaired by Olon F. Wiggins.
This was the last Worldcon before a five-year break in the annual tradition due to World War II. The next one was held in 1946.[1]
Participants
Attendance was 90.
Guests of Honor
- Robert A. Heinlein, who gave a speech entitled "The Discovery of the Future"
References
- "The Long List of World Science Fiction Conventions". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
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