Staplecon
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Staplecon was several small conventions held in San Francisco during World War II. The first two were organized in 1943 by Forrest J Ackerman at times when he was on leave from the Army and held at at his parents' home, 530 Staples Ave. in San Francisco.
| Convention | Dates |
|---|---|
| Staplecon 1 | May 16, 1943 |
| Staplecon 2 | November 21, 1943 |
| Staplecon 3 | May 28, 1944 |
| From Fancyclopedia 1, ca. 1944 |
| A gathering in May 1943 at the Ackerman's old Staples-av address in Frisco. Despite the dormancy of the Golden Gate Futurians, Frisco area fen appeared in great numbers for it; and not long after, several moved to LA. |
| Convention | |
| 1943—1944 |
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