| Philcon I, the 5th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 30 August–1 September 1947 |
| Venue | Penn-Sheraton Hotel |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | ~200 |
The 5th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Philcon I, was held on 30 August–1 September 1947 at the Penn-Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
The chairman was Milton Rothman.
Participants
Attendance was approximately 200.
Guests of honor
- John W. Campbell, Jr.
- L. Jerome Stanton (toastmaster)
See also
See also
References
References
- "1947 - Philcon I". Notes on the Long List of Worldcons. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2011-03-07.