Charles R. Tanner

(February 17, 1896 – January 9, 1974)

Frances and Charles Tanner at Midwestcon 3, 1952.

Charles Roland “Charley” Tanner, Jr., a Cincinnati fan and pro, was one of the founders of The Hell Pavers, which became the CFG (see also Founding of CFG). He was married to Frances Tanner; they had three children.

He wrote professionally before World War II. His first sale was in 1930 in Science Wonder Stories. Probably his most famous work was the "Tumithank of the Corridors" series.

He was honorary chairman of the Cinvention in 1949 (Don Ford carried out the duties). He was one of the charter members of The National Fantasy Fan Federation in 1941 and co-editor of The National Fantasy Fan 1946–47. He was one of the editors of The Cincy Report.

He served as a private in the Army in World War I. In mundane life, Charley was a color technician for Formica Corp. He retired in 1961 and the Tanners moved to California. He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery next to Frances.

• Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction.
• The Writings of Charles Tanner with biographical information.
• Founding Member article in May 2017 National Fantasy Fan.
• FindaGrave entry.

Fanzines and Apazines:

• The Cincy Report
• The National Fantasy Fan from 1946-1947
• The Science Fiction World [1946] (one issue, with Dale Tarr)

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Person

1896—1974

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