Transcribe
Translate
Quanta, v. 1, issue 3, August 1949
Page 5
More information
digital collection
archival collection guide
transcription tips
5. INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL SEMANTICS A TALK BY CAPTAIN JAMES SAUNDERS INTRODUCTION By Louis E. Carner, Jr. Ever since vV's first Null-A novel, many S-F fans have found themselves developing a greater and greater interest in General Semantics. This development of interest has been aided by sly references to G. S. in other stories, by letters in Astounding's Brass Tacks from readers who apparently know something about science, and by the average fan's natural interest in new scientific advancements. It was not unusual then for Frank Kerkhof, myself and a few other WSFA members, on hearing that there would be a free lecture on G. S. given at an auditorium at the Department of Agriculture, to make definite plans to attend, and to carry those plans to their successful completion. The lecture was, too put it mildly, extremely good. The lecturer...Dr. Irving J. Lee. The sponsor....one Capt. James. A. Saunders. Later, when we found out that an evening course in General Semantics was to be offered by the Graduate School, Department of Agriculture, there was little question but that some of us would attend. And it was in taking the course that we became acquainted with Captain Saunders, for he was the instructor, lecturer, etc. As the course progressed, and we became acquainted with Captain Saunders' outstanding ability as a lecturer, and his excellent knowledge of the subject, it gradually dawned that a lecture by Capt. Saunders would probably be appreciated by the members of WSFA as a group. The Captain, when approached by yours truly (assisted tremblingly by Frank K.), was quite willing, and the necessary arrangements were made. The lecture was over an hour long, and needless to say, was outstandingly good. And it is on this lecture, presented before a meeting of the Washington Science-Fiction Association, that the following article is based. James A. Saunders is exceptionally well qualified to speak on the subject of General Semantics. He is a retired Naval Captain, formerly Chief Liaison Officer to the Senate Naval Affairs Committee. I n addition to being a lecturer on General Semantics at the Graduate School, Department of Agriculture, he has given several radio talks and many public lectures. He has published considerable material on the subject, and is a Trustee of the
Saving...
prev
next
5. INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL SEMANTICS A TALK BY CAPTAIN JAMES SAUNDERS INTRODUCTION By Louis E. Carner, Jr. Ever since vV's first Null-A novel, many S-F fans have found themselves developing a greater and greater interest in General Semantics. This development of interest has been aided by sly references to G. S. in other stories, by letters in Astounding's Brass Tacks from readers who apparently know something about science, and by the average fan's natural interest in new scientific advancements. It was not unusual then for Frank Kerkhof, myself and a few other WSFA members, on hearing that there would be a free lecture on G. S. given at an auditorium at the Department of Agriculture, to make definite plans to attend, and to carry those plans to their successful completion. The lecture was, too put it mildly, extremely good. The lecturer...Dr. Irving J. Lee. The sponsor....one Capt. James. A. Saunders. Later, when we found out that an evening course in General Semantics was to be offered by the Graduate School, Department of Agriculture, there was little question but that some of us would attend. And it was in taking the course that we became acquainted with Captain Saunders, for he was the instructor, lecturer, etc. As the course progressed, and we became acquainted with Captain Saunders' outstanding ability as a lecturer, and his excellent knowledge of the subject, it gradually dawned that a lecture by Capt. Saunders would probably be appreciated by the members of WSFA as a group. The Captain, when approached by yours truly (assisted tremblingly by Frank K.), was quite willing, and the necessary arrangements were made. The lecture was over an hour long, and needless to say, was outstandingly good. And it is on this lecture, presented before a meeting of the Washington Science-Fiction Association, that the following article is based. James A. Saunders is exceptionally well qualified to speak on the subject of General Semantics. He is a retired Naval Captain, formerly Chief Liaison Officer to the Senate Naval Affairs Committee. I n addition to being a lecturer on General Semantics at the Graduate School, Department of Agriculture, he has given several radio talks and many public lectures. He has published considerable material on the subject, and is a Trustee of the
Hevelin Fanzines
sidebar
