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| − | '''Pete Vorzimer''' (Peter James | + | '''Pete Vorzimer''' (Peter James Vorzimer), aka '''Vorzy''', a [[fan]] active in the 1950s, is best remembered as founder of the letter-based [[apa]], [[The Cult]]. The Cult gave his name to an annual [[Peter J. Vorzimer Award]] for [[fugghead|fuggheadedness]] in the apa. |
He previously attempted to start [[NAPA]], but despite a series of [[fan gatherings]], the [[NAPAcon]]s, it never came out. Vorzimer also attempted to call [[Eighth Fandom]] into existence, although some [[fanhistorians]] accredit him with creating a [[focal point]] for [[Seventh Fandom]] instead. | He previously attempted to start [[NAPA]], but despite a series of [[fan gatherings]], the [[NAPAcon]]s, it never came out. Vorzimer also attempted to call [[Eighth Fandom]] into existence, although some [[fanhistorians]] accredit him with creating a [[focal point]] for [[Seventh Fandom]] instead. | ||
| − | His last name was | + | His last name was given as Vorzimmer with two Ms in paperwork related to his death, but was more often spelled with one. |
* [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-obituary-for-p/126922004/ Obituary] | * [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-obituary-for-p/126922004/ Obituary] | ||
Revision as of 12:44, 22 June 2023
(May 7, 1937 — January 15, 1995)
Pete Vorzimer (Peter James Vorzimer), aka Vorzy, a fan active in the 1950s, is best remembered as founder of the letter-based apa, The Cult. The Cult gave his name to an annual Peter J. Vorzimer Award for fuggheadedness in the apa.
He previously attempted to start NAPA, but despite a series of fan gatherings, the NAPAcons, it never came out. Vorzimer also attempted to call Eighth Fandom into existence, although some fanhistorians accredit him with creating a focal point for Seventh Fandom instead.
His last name was given as Vorzimmer with two Ms in paperwork related to his death, but was more often spelled with one.
| Person | 1937—1995 |
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