4th World Science Fiction Convention
The 4th World Science Fiction Convention was held July 4 - 7, 1946, at the Park View Manor in Los Angeles, California. Known as "Pacificon I", it was the first time the annual event had been held since 1941, due to the Second World War.[1]
Pacificon I, the 4th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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Genre | Science fiction |
Dates | 4–7 July 1946 |
Venue | Park View Manor |
Location(s) | Los Angeles, California |
Country | United States |
Attendance | ~130 |
The guests of honor were A. E. Van Vogt and E. Mayne Hull. The convention chairman was Walter J. Daugherty. Attendance was approximately 130 members.
References
- "The Long List of World Science Fiction Conventions". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
See also
- Worldcon
- World Science Fiction Society
Preceded by 3rd World Science Fiction Convention Denvention I in Denver, United States (1941) |
List of Worldcons 4th World Science Fiction Convention Pacificon I in Los Angeles, United States (1946) |
Succeeded by 5th World Science Fiction Convention Philcon I in Philadelphia, United States (1947) |
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