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3rd World Science Fiction Convention

3rd World Science Fiction Convention

3rd Worldcon (1941)

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.

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Guest of Honor

Participants

The convention was chaired by Olon F. Wiggins.

Attendance was 90.

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]

Venue

The Shirley-Savoy Hotel. Savoy Hotel opened in 1904; Shirley Hotel opened in 1903; Hotels joined in 1919; Hotels razed in 1970.[2]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "The Long List of World Science Fiction Conventions". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
  2. [2]
    "Savoy and Shirley Hotels, Denver". CONTENTdm. Denver Public Library.
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3rd World Science Fiction Convention
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