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3rd World Science Fiction Convention 
Summary
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.
| 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 |
Guest of Honor edit
- Robert A. Heinlein, who gave a speech entitled "The Discovery of the Future"
Participants edit
The convention was chaired by Olon F. Wiggins.
Attendance was 90.
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]
Venue edit
The Shirley-Savoy Hotel. Savoy Hotel opened in 1904; Shirley Hotel opened in 1903; Hotels joined in 1919; Hotels razed in 1970.[2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "The Long List of World Science Fiction Conventions". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
- ^ "Savoy and Shirley Hotels, Denver". CONTENTdm. Denver Public Library.
External links edit
- World Science Fiction Society
