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8th Worldcon (1950) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 8th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as NorWesCon, was held on 1–4 September 1950 at the Multnomah Hotel in Portland, Oregon, United States. The supporting organization was the Portland Science-Fantasy Society.[1]
NorWesCon, the 8th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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Genre | Science fiction |
Dates | 1–4 September 1950 |
Venue | Multnomah Hotel |
Location(s) | Portland, Oregon |
Country | United States |
Attendance | ~400 |
The chairman was Donald B. Day.[2]
Attendance was approximately 400.
An advance preview screening of George Pal's science fiction film Destination Moon was held at a nearby local theater for NorWesCon members.
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