3rd World Science Fiction Convention
| Denvention I, the 3rd World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 4–6 July 1941 |
| Venue | Shirley-Savoy Hotel |
| Location(s) | Denver, Colorado |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 90 |
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.
The convention was chaired by Olon F. Wiggins.
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]
Participants[]
Attendance was 90.
Guests of Honor[]
- Robert A. Heinlein, who gave a speech entitled "The Discovery of the Future"
See also[]
- Hugo Award
- Science fiction
- Speculative fiction
- World Science Fiction Society
- Worldcon
References[]
- ^ "The Long List of World Science Fiction Conventions". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1941 conferences
- 1941 in Colorado
- 1941 in the United States
- July 1941 events
- Science fiction conventions in the United States
- Worldcon