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3rd World Science Fiction Convention

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Denvention I, the 3rd World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates4–6 July 1941
VenueShirley-Savoy Hotel
Location(s)Denver, Colorado
CountryUnited States
Attendance90

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.

Guest of Honor

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Participants

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "The Long List of World Science Fiction Conventions". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
  2. ^ "Savoy and Shirley Hotels, Denver". CONTENTdm. Denver Public Library.
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Preceded by List of Worldcons
3rd World Science Fiction Convention
Denvention I in Denver, Colorado, United States (1941)
Succeeded by