Fanvet Convention

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A series of one-day conventions held in New York for fannish veterans of World War II. It was sponsored by the Fantasy Veterans Association and donated any profits to that group.

Convention Date Location Notes
Fanvet Convention 1 April 22, 1951 New York, NY At Werderman's Hall
Fanvet Convention 2 April 20, 1952 New York, NY At Werderman's Hall
Fanvet Convention 3 New York, NY
Fanvet Convention 4 April 25, 1953 New York, NY Attendance was low: about 100 people. Willy Ley talked.
Fanvet Convention 5 April 17, 1954 New York, NY Sam Moskowitz was keynote speaker
Fanvet Convention 6 April 19, 1955 New York, NY At Werderman's Hall. Damon Knight was speaker.


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