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5th World Science Fiction Convention

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Philcon I, the 5th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates30 August–1 September 1947
VenuePenn-Sheraton Hotel
Location(s)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
CountryUnited 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

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Attendance was approximately 200.

Guests of Honor

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "1947 - Philcon I". Notes on the Long List of Worldcons. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
Preceded by List of Worldcons
5th World Science Fiction Convention
Philcon I in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (1947)
Succeeded by