Difference between revisions of "Willie Siros"
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| − | After discovering [[fandom]] in 1974, '''William W. “Willie” Siros''' founded and [[chaired]] two of the earliest [[SF]] [[conventions]] in [[Texas]]: [[Solarcon I]] (1975) and [[Solarcon II]] (1976). He was subsequently one of the founders of the [[Fandom Association of Central Texas]] and its [[convention]], [[ArmadilloCon]]. He | + | After discovering [[fandom]] in 1974, '''William W. “Willie” Siros''' founded and [[chaired]] two of the earliest [[SF]] [[conventions]] in [[Texas]]: [[Solarcon I]] (1975) and [[Solarcon II]] (1976). He was subsequently one of the founders of the [[Fandom Association of Central Texas]] and its [[convention]], [[ArmadilloCon]]. He chaired the first three ArmadilloCons, as well as nos. 15 and 35. |
| − | He ran the [[Austin in '85]] [[NASFiC]] [[bid]] and the subsequent convention, [[LoneStarCon]]. He was a member of [[ALAMO]] and [[Zothique]]. He was the “idea man” behind much of Texas fandom in the 1970s and ’80s. | + | He ran the [[Austin in '85]] [[NASFiC]] [[bid]] and the subsequent convention, [[LoneStarCon]]. He was a member of [[ALAMO]] and [[Zothique]]. He was the “idea man” behind much of Texas fandom in the 1970s and ’80s. He chaired [[Sercon 2]] in 1988. |
| − | Originally from [[El Paso]], Texas, Willie was formerly a para-librarian at the University of Texas Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center and developed its [[speculative fiction]] collection. He ran the virtual bookstore [[Adventures in Crime and Space]] (once a physical store) and attended conventions such as [[Worldcon]], [[World Fantasy]], and [[BoucherCon]]. | + | Originally from [[El Paso]], Texas, Willie was formerly a para-librarian at the University of Texas Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center and developed its [[speculative fiction]] collection. He ran the virtual bookstore [[Adventures in Crime and Space]] (once a physical store) and attended conventions such as [[Worldcon]], [[World Fantasy]], and [[BoucherCon]]. His brother, [[Chuck Siros]], is also a [[fan]]. |
* [https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/arts/2022-01-07/rip-willie-siros-1952-2022/ Obituary,] The Austin Chronicle, January 7, 2022. | * [https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/arts/2022-01-07/rip-willie-siros-1952-2022/ Obituary,] The Austin Chronicle, January 7, 2022. | ||
* [https://findingaids.library.tamu.edu/index.php/william-siros-collection Papers at Texas A & M University.] | * [https://findingaids.library.tamu.edu/index.php/william-siros-collection Papers at Texas A & M University.] | ||
| + | * [https://fanac.org/conpubs/Worldcon/LoneStarCon%203/LSC3%20Program%20Book.pdf Texas Fan History] by [[Robert Taylor]] and Willie Siros, [[LoneStarCon 3]] [[Program Book]], p. 30. | ||
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Revision as of 22:50, 7 January 2022
(August 31, 1952 – January 5, 2022)
After discovering fandom in 1974, William W. “Willie” Siros founded and chaired two of the earliest SF conventions in Texas: Solarcon I (1975) and Solarcon II (1976). He was subsequently one of the founders of the Fandom Association of Central Texas and its convention, ArmadilloCon. He chaired the first three ArmadilloCons, as well as nos. 15 and 35.
He ran the Austin in '85 NASFiC bid and the subsequent convention, LoneStarCon. He was a member of ALAMO and Zothique. He was the “idea man” behind much of Texas fandom in the 1970s and ’80s. He chaired Sercon 2 in 1988.
Originally from El Paso, Texas, Willie was formerly a para-librarian at the University of Texas Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center and developed its speculative fiction collection. He ran the virtual bookstore Adventures in Crime and Space (once a physical store) and attended conventions such as Worldcon, World Fantasy, and BoucherCon. His brother, Chuck Siros, is also a fan.
- Obituary, The Austin Chronicle, January 7, 2022.
- Papers at Texas A & M University.
- Texas Fan History by Robert Taylor and Willie Siros, LoneStarCon 3 Program Book, p. 30.
- Cambion [mid-70s]
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1992 -- Norwescon XV
- 2003 -- ArmadilloCon 25
- 2013 -- LoneStarCon III
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