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| Keywords: 14th world science fiction convention 14thworldsciencefictionconvention wsfs world science fiction society worldsciencefictionsociety science fiction sciencefiction new york city newyorkcity 1956 worldcon blackandwhite black and white L to R: Jay Kay Klein, with the photo equipment; Bob Tucker, is the gentleman in the center, standing and turned to his left with glasses on. "At this Worldcon a group of fans (including Bob Tucker, Boyd Raeburn, Dick Eney, Ron Ellik and Ted White) who had not paid the $7 fee for the convention banquet chose to sit in the balcony and listen to the Guest of Honor speeches. Convention chair Kyle had a messenger tell the "Balcony Insurgents" that Kyle had said they could not sit there. Since almost every fan who wrote about the convention reported the incident, "Dave Kyle Says You Can't Sit Here" became a fannish catchphrase." (Wikipedia) Collection of photographic snapshots from the 14th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as NyCon II or NEWYORCON, held August 31–September 3, 1956, at the Biltmore Hotel in New York, New York, USA. The chairman was David A. Kyle. The Guest of Honor was Arthur C. Clarke. The toastmaster was Robert Bloch. The Secretary was Ruth Evelin Kyle NOTE: Please help identify these photos! Please contribute by using comments or emailing: nothinghappenedhere@gmail.com Provenance: The collection of 23 snapshots was purchased from a thrift store in Santa Barbara, California on December 31, 2015. Others who may be featured in the photos: (Please help identify!) Ted White Bob Tucker (Wilson Tucker) Boyd Raeburn Jean & Andy Young Dick Eney Ron Ellik Larry Stark Richalex Kirs Robert Silverberg Damon Knight Willy Ley Frank Kelly Freas Murray Leinster Robert A. Heinlein Robert Bloch More info: fanac.org/Fannish_Reference_Works/Fan_terms/Fan_terms-00.... L to R: Jay Kay Klein, with the photo equipment; Bob Tucker, is the gentleman in the center, standing and turned to his left with glasses on. "At this Worldcon a group of fans (including Bob Tucker, Boyd Raeburn, Dick Eney, Ron Ellik and Ted White) who had not paid the $7 fee for the convention banquet chose to sit in the balcony and listen to the Guest of Honor speeches. Convention chair Kyle had a messenger tell the "Balcony Insurgents" that Kyle had said they could not sit there. Since almost every fan who wrote about the convention reported the incident, "Dave Kyle Says You Can't Sit Here" became a fannish catchphrase." (Wikipedia) Collection of photographic snapshots from the 14th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as NyCon II or NEWYORCON, held August 31–September 3, 1956, at the Biltmore Hotel in New York, New York, USA. The chairman was David A. Kyle. The Guest of Honor was Arthur C. Clarke. The toastmaster was Robert Bloch. The Secretary was Ruth Evelin Kyle NOTE: Please help identify these photos! Please contribute by using comments or emailing: nothinghappenedhere@gmail.com Provenance: The collection of 23 snapshots was purchased from a thrift store in Santa Barbara, California on December 31, 2015. Others who may be featured in the photos: (Please help identify!) Ted White Bob Tucker (Wilson Tucker) Boyd Raeburn Jean & Andy Young Dick Eney Ron Ellik Larry Stark Richalex Kirs Robert Silverberg Damon Knight Willy Ley Frank Kelly Freas Murray Leinster Robert A. Heinlein Robert Bloch More info: fanac.org/Fannish_Reference_Works/Fan_terms/Fan_terms-00.... | ||||
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