Philcon I Program

Program

• SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
  • Afternoon Session: 1 p.m.
  • Greetings and introductions by the Chairman.
  • Main Speaker: John W. Campbell (on Atomic Power).
  • Intermission: 15 minutes.
  • The Editors Speak. (Sam Merwin)
  • Introduction of Resolutions and Discussion of Fan Business.
  • Evening Session: 8 p.m.
  • Messages from Publishers.
  • Auction of Books and Original Illustrations. (Sam Moskowitz and Erle Korshak)
• SUNDAY, AUGUST 31
  • Afternoon Session: 1 p.m.
  • Speaker: L. Sprague de Camp, “Adventures in the Occult.”
  • Discussion: “Is Science Catching up with Science: Fiction?” Conducted by Chan Davis.
  • Intermission.
  • Speaker: Erle M. Korshak. “The Collecting and Enjoyment of Fantasy Literature.”
  • The Eastern Science Fiction Association. (meeting)
  • Evening Session: 8 p.m.
  • Entertainment by fans and authors, L. Jerome Stanton, Master of Ceremonies.
• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
  • Afternoon Session: 1 p.m.
  • Speaker: George O. Smith.
  • Symposium on Interplanetary Travel: Willy Ley, Thomas Gardner, Ph.D.
  • Intermission.
  • Fan business, final discussion on resolutions, financial report, choosing of site for next convention.
  • BANQUET: 7 p.m.