Difference between revisions of "Peter J. Vorzimer"
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| − | '''Pete Vorzimer''' (Peter James Vorzimer), aka '''Vorzy''', | + | '''Pete Vorzimer''' (Peter James Vorzimer), aka '''Vorzy''', an [[LA]]-area [[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 was a member of [[LASFS]], which he joined on December 3, 1953. |
| − | He previously attempted to start [[NAPA]], but despite a series of [[fan gatherings]], the [[NAPAcon]]s, it never came out. Vorzimer | + | He previously attempted to start [[NAPA]], but despite a series of [[fan gatherings]], the [[NAPAcon]]s, it never came out. Vorzimer attempted to call [[Eighth Fandom]] into existence, although some [[fanhistorians]] accredit him with creating a [[focal point]] for [[Seventh Fandom]] instead. |
Vorzimer is also remembered for the [[Haircream]] incident at [[SFCon]], the 1954 [[Worldcon]]. He had [[gafiated]] by 1960. | Vorzimer is also remembered for the [[Haircream]] incident at [[SFCon]], the 1954 [[Worldcon]]. He had [[gafiated]] by 1960. | ||
Revision as of 14:40, 22 June 2023
(May 7, 1937 — January 15, 1995)
Pete Vorzimer (Peter James Vorzimer), aka Vorzy, an LA-area 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 was a member of LASFS, which he joined on December 3, 1953.
He previously attempted to start NAPA, but despite a series of fan gatherings, the NAPAcons, it never came out. Vorzimer attempted to call Eighth Fandom into existence, although some fanhistorians accredit him with creating a focal point for Seventh Fandom instead.
Vorzimer is also remembered for the Haircream incident at SFCon, the 1954 Worldcon. He had gafiated by 1960.
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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