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FFF's Illustrated Nycon Review, 1942

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WHAT WENT BEFORE

The First Eastern States Convention -- October, 1936

One Sunday a group of New York fans, members of the New York Branch of the International Scientific Association (hereinafter to be referred to as the ISA) - the NYB-ISA is the popular way of referring to the New Yorker's sector - made a visit to Philadelphia. Among the New Yorkers were Will Skyers, Donald A. Wollheim, John B. Michel, Herbert Goudket, and George E. Hahn. While on route Wollheim suggested they call the visit the first science-fiction convention, and so it was decided by Philadelphia and New Yorkers during the course of the outing. A full report of it appeared in an issue of the ISA's official organ, the International Observer. Nothing particularly memorable occurred, but an enjoyable time was had by all, and certain it is that ideas had begun to form in the agile minds of the fans present.

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2. The Second Eastern States Convention -- New York, February 22, 1937

The affair was planned well in advance by the NYB-ISA; notices were sent to numbers of fans and professionals. It was held in Bohemian Hall on the afternoon of February 22, 1941 (although pro-conventions' circles convened during the weekend before -- the 22d fell on Monday -- and were was the now-customary running around) and around 25 people were present. Among them were Charles D. Hornig, Julius Schwartz, Otis A. Kline, Milton Kaletsky, Philip J. Bartel, Charles Schneeman, John B. Michel, David A. Kylo, Robert W. Lowndes, J. Harry Dockweiler, Jack Robins, George R. Hahn, Dr. John D. Clark, Willis Conover, Robert A. Madle, John V. Baltadonis, Robert G. Thompson, Mort Weisinger, John J. Weir, and many others. The convention committee consisted of Herbert E. Goudket, chairman; William S. Sykora, Donald A. Wollheim, and Frederik Pohl.
An new fan was "discovered" at this convention: his named was Richard Wilson.
This convention had a prepared program; there were moving pictures shown of NYB-ISA activities, as well as some short subjects of interest, professionals were called upon to speak (Weisinger chit-chatted about the new -- at that time -- Thrilling Wonder) and well-known fans introduced to all. Issues of fan magazines, as well as old stf mags, were on sale at a special table; refreshments were served, and a general good time was had by all.

[photo of several men with caption beneath, which reads:]

DAWollheim, RAMadlo, Wilson, Moskowitz-Kylo, Burford, Schwartz, "Berg", Thompson, Landberg, Gillespie, Tauraso, & and Oswald Train.

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FFF's Illustrated Nycon Review Page I WHAT WENT BEFORE The First Eastern States Convention -- October, 1936 One Sunday a group of New York fans, members of the New York Branch of the International Scientific Association (hereinafter to be referred to as the ISA) - the NYB-ISA is the popular way of referring to the New Yorker's sector - made a visit to Philadelphia. Among the New Yorkers were Will Skyers, Donald A. Wollheim, John B. Michel, Herbert Goudket, and George E. Hahn. While on route Wollheim suggested they call the visit the first science-fiction convention, and so it was decided by Philadelphia and New Yorkers during the course of the outing. A full report of it appeared in an issue of the ISA's official organ, the International Observer. Nothing particularly memorable occurred, but an enjoyable time was had by all, and certain it is that ideas had begun to form in the agile minds of the fans present. ****************************************************** 2. The Second Eastern States Convention -- New York, February 22, 1937 The affair was planned well in advance by the NYB-ISA; notices were sent to numbers of fans and professionals. It was held in Bohemian Hall on the afternoon of February 22, 1941 (although pro-conventions' circles convened during the weekend before -- the 22d fell on Monday -- and were was the now-customary running around) and around 25 people were present. Among them were Charles D. Hornig, Julius Schwartz, Otis A. Kline, Milton Kaletsky, Philip J. Bartel, Charles Schneeman, John B. Michel, David A. Kylo, Robert W. Lowndes, J. Harry Dockweiler, Jack Robins, George R. Hahn, Dr. John D. Clark, Willis Conover, Robert A. Madle, John V. Baltadonis, Robert G. Thompson, Mort Weisinger, John J. Weir, and many others. The convention committee consisted of Herbert E. Goudket, chairman; William S. Sykora, Donald A. Wollheim, and Frederik Pohl. An new fan was "discovered" at this convention: his named was Richard Wilson. This convention had a prepared program; there were moving pictures shown of NYB-ISA activities, as well as some short subjects of interest, professionals were called upon to speak (Weisinger chit-chatted about the new -- at that time -- Thrilling Wonder) and well-known fans introduced to all. Issues of fan magazines, as well as old stf mags, were on sale at a special table; refreshments were served, and a general good time was had by all. [photo of several men with caption beneath, which reads:] DAWollheim, RAMadlo, Wilson, Moskowitz-Kylo, Burford, Schwartz, "Berg", Thompson, Landberg, Gillespie, Tauraso, & and Oswald Train.