| 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) was Denvention I, which was held July 4–6, 1941, at the Shirley-Savoy Hotel in Denver, United States. This was the last Worldcon before there was a break in the annual tradition due to World War II. The next Worldcon was held in 1946.[1]
The guest of honor at the third Worldcon was Robert A. Heinlein, who gave a speech entitled "The Discovery of the Future". Olon F. Wiggins served as convention chairman. Attendance was 90 members.
See also
- Hugo Award
- World Science Fiction Society
- Worldcon
References
- ^ "The Long List of World Science Fiction Conventions". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
External links
| Preceded by 2nd World Science Fiction Convention Chicon I in Chicago, United States (1940) | List of Worldcons 3rd World Science Fiction Convention Denvention I in Denver, United States (1941) | Succeeded by 4th World Science Fiction Convention Pacificon I in Los Angeles, United States (1946) |