The 8th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as NorWesCon, was held on 1–4 September 1950 at the Multnomah Hotel in Portland, Oregon, United States. The supporting organization was the Portland Science-Fantasy Society.
The chairman was Donald B. Day.
Participants
Attendance was approximately 400.
Guests of honor
Anthony Boucher Theodore Sturgeon (toastmaster, listed as the "Entertainment Master of Ceremonies")
Programming and events
An advance preview screening of George Pal's science fiction film Destination Moon was held at a nearby local theater for NorWesCon members.
See also
Culture of Portland, Oregon Hugo Award Science fiction Speculative fiction World Science Fiction Society Worldcon
References
External links
nesfa.org 1950 convention notes