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8th World Science Fiction Convention






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NorWesCon, the 8th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates1–4 September 1950
VenueMultnomah Hotel
Location(s)Portland, Oregon
CountryUnited States
Attendance~400

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]

The chairman was Donald B. Day.[2]

Participants

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Attendance was approximately 400.

Guests of Honor

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[2]

Programming and events

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Science-Fantasy Club Eyes World Convention". Eugene Register-Guard. 1949-09-27. p. 3. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
  • ^ a b "1950 - NorWesCon". Notes on the Long List of Worldcons. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
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    Preceded by

    7th World Science Fiction Convention
    Cinvention in Cincinnati, Ohio, 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, Louisiana, United States (1951)

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