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Jack Speer
American politician and science fiction fan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Bristol Speer (August 9, 1920[1] – June 28, 2008) was an attorney, practicing law for over 60 years; a judge; and a Washington House of Representatives member.
Quick Facts Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 47th district, Personal details ...
Jack Speer | |
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![]() Jack Speer, ca. 1938 | |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
In office 1959–1961 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1929-08-08)August 8, 1929 Comanche, Oklahoma |
Died | June 28, 2008(2008-06-28) (aged 87) Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Political party | Democratic |
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Also a long-time science fiction fan and important early historian of science fiction fandom, Speer wrote Up to Now: A History of Science Fiction Fandom and Fancyclopedia.