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Syracuse in '66 Worldcon Bid

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Madle, Bob, 1965-1968, 1985-2006, undated

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 31210027767225], Folder: 60
Scope and Contents

Madle was a member of First Fandom. Folder includes correspondence about the Syracuse in '66 Worldcon bid.

Dates: 1965-1968, 1985-2006, undated

Parker, Ella, 1965

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 31210027767225], Folder: 81
Scope and Contents

Ella Parker was the chair for the 1965 Worldcon (Loncon II). Correspondence addresses the bidding process for the 1966 Worldcon.

Dates: 1965

Trimble, Bjo, 1964-1965, 1971, 1997

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 31210027767233], Folder: 48
Scope and Contents

Correspondence topics include convention art shows and Syracuse in '66 Worldcon bid.

Dates: 1964-1965, 1971, 1997

Trimble, John and Bjo, 1965-1968

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 31210027767233], Folder: 49
Scope and Contents

Correspondence topics include fandom, conventions, and the Syracuse in '66 Worldcon bid. Folder also includes a copy of the "Save Star Trek" letter to fandom from December 1967.

Dates: 1965-1968

Ward, Mike, 1965

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 31210027767233], Folder: 62
Scope and Contents

Correspondence about Worldcon bidding in 1966 and 1967.

Dates: 1965

Worldcon Bid - Syracuse in '66, 1964-1966

 File — Box 9: [Barcode: 31210027767290], Folders: 10-11
Scope and Contents

These folders contain materials from the unsuccessful bid for Syracuse, NY to hold the 1966 Worldcon. Jay Kay Klein was co-chair, along with Dave Kyle, for this bid campaign. Folder includes correspondence, promotional materials, Syracuse informational pamphlets, etc. The Worldcon was ultimately Tricon, which was held in Cleveland, OH.

Dates: 1964-1966