Difference between revisions of "Norwestercon I"

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(Created entry for the first convention in this series, drawing on contemporary references in Norstrilian News and PUNS.)
 
(May 29 was a Friday, per Luna Monthly #9 the convention was Sat-Sun 30-31. I've expanded the dates accordingly. https://archive.org/stream/LunaMonthly09197002/Luna%20Monthly%20%2309%20%5B1970-02%5D_djvu.txt)
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The first [[Norwestercon]] was held in Portland, OR at the Heathman Hotel, May 29-30, 1970.  According to a report in Norstrilian News, about 130 attended. The programs consisted of three parties, three panels and a couple of other minor items.  Main speakers were Frank Herbert and Ursula K. LeGuin. The [[SCA]] Barony of the Middle Kingdom held its first tourney at the convention on May 29th.
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The first [[Norwestercon]] was held in Portland, OR at the Heathman Hotel, May 29-31, 1970.  According to a report in Norstrilian News, about 130 attended. The programs consisted of three parties, three panels and a couple of other minor items.  Main speakers were Frank Herbert and Ursula K. LeGuin. The [[SCA]] Barony of the Middle Kingdom held its first tourney at the convention on May 29th.

Revision as of 16:55, 7 May 2020

The first Norwestercon was held in Portland, OR at the Heathman Hotel, May 29-31, 1970. According to a report in Norstrilian News, about 130 attended. The programs consisted of three parties, three panels and a couple of other minor items. Main speakers were Frank Herbert and Ursula K. LeGuin. The SCA Barony of the Middle Kingdom held its first tourney at the convention on May 29th.