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FFF's Illustrated Nycon Review, 1942

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_THE FIRST WORLD SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION_

_THE FIRST DAY, July, 1939_

The first days session opened at 10 A.M. Fans had come from everywhere. From such distant points as Vancouver, Canada, California, New Mexico, Texa's, Florida, South Carolina, et al.
     Fans known to each other only as personalities on paper, met in flesh and blood for the first time. It was a get together such as fandom had never hoped to realize..
     The Caravan Hall, scene of the convention had a banner The First World STF. COn., across its balcony; the hall was beautifully painted in Arabian style, and originals from Thrilling Wonder Stories, Startling Stories, Strange Stories, Amazing Stories (all covers), decked the walls. A mural by Frank R. Paul, reproduced by photo in a past number of FFF was on display. A loud speaking system, an elevated platform, rostrum and very large moving picture screen were among some of the equipment in plain sight.
     The convention was called to order at 2:15 by Sam Moskowitz, acting chairman. Previously fans had signed registration books in the foyer. Due to the fact that no official secretary had been appointed for The First National Science Fiction Convention held in 1938, Sam Moskowitz briefly reviewed the program, and then appointed Raymond Van Houten as official secretary of The First World Science Fiction Convention.
     Sam Moskowitz then launched into his welcome address. He expressed his enthusiasm at the size of the gathering, as "a soul inspiring sight." Commented on the comprehensive representation of fans from all over the country and the number of professionals present. He compared the enthusiasm of science-fiction fans with that of those in other fields of literature, made due acknowledgements to all who helped make the First World Science Fiction Convention a reality. He ended with; "That is why we extend our invitation to you to enjoy this day to it's fullest. Live it completely. It may be one of the most eventful you will ever know."

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<Photo in right-hand column>
(reverse, really left to right)
Jack Darrow and Forrest J. Ackerman, world famous letter writers and fans meet for the first time. In back ground, left to right, Francis J. Moroff, Milton Lesser, Mark Reinsberg & an unknown.

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.ON _THE FIRST WORLD SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION_ _THE FIRST DAY, July, 1939_ The first days session opened at 10 A.M. Fans had come from everywhere. From such distant points as Vancouver, Canada, California, New Mexico, Texa's, Florida, South Carolina, et al. Fans known to each other only as personalities on paper, met in flesh and blood for the first time. It was a get together such as fandom had never hoped to realize.. The Caravan Hall, scene of the convention had a banner The First World STF. COn., across its balcony; the hall was beautifully painted in Arabian style, and originals from Thrilling Wonder Stories, Startling Stories, Strange Stories, Amazing Stories (all covers), decked the walls. A mural by Frank R. Paul, reproduced by photo in a past number of FFF was on display. A loud speaking system, an elevated platform, rostrum and very large moving picture screen were among some of the equipment in plain sight. The convention was called to order at 2:15 by Sam Moskowitz, acting chairman. Previously fans had signed registration books in the foyer. Due to the fact that no official secretary had been appointed for The First National Science Fiction Convention held in 1938, Sam Moskowitz briefly reviewed the program, and then appointed Raymond Van Houten as official secretary of The First World Science Fiction Convention. Sam Moskowitz then launched into his welcome address. He expressed his enthusiasm at the size of the gathering, as "a soul inspiring sight." Commented on the comprehensive representation of fans from all over the country and the number of professionals present. He compared the enthusiasm of science-fiction fans with that of those in other fields of literature, made due acknowledgements to all who helped make the First World Science Fiction Convention a reality. He ended with; "That is why we extend our invitation to you to enjoy this day to it's fullest. Live it completely. It may be one of the most eventful you will ever know." 3 (reverse, really left to right) Jack Darrow and Forrest J. Ackerman, world famous letter writers and fans meet for the first time. In back ground, left to right, Francis J. Moroff, Milton Lesser, Mark Reinsberg & an unknown.