Tom Purdom

(April 19, 1936 -- January 15, 2024)

A fan and pro who was a member of PSFS. He chaired Philcon 1961.

• Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
• Samuel R. Delany & Tom Purdom talk at Philcon in 2017

Awards, Honors and GoHships:

• 2000 -- Best Novelette Hugo nominee
• 2004 -- Philcon 2004

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1936—2024

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