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The slogan which became a [[bid]] which ultimately led to [[Solacon]]. | The slogan which became a [[bid]] which ultimately led to [[Solacon]]. | ||
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| − | ([[Rex Ward]]: | + | ([[Rex Ward]]:Sneary) Yes, it's true that [[Rick Sneary]] didn't make up the slogan which will probably be associated with him forever. The phrase was the motto of the longest-range [[bid|convention campaign]] ever mounted, Rick having begun it in 1948 in the columns of ''[[SPACEWARP]]'', where his regular "1958" appeared for several years. Tho he [[gafiated]] briefly in 1951 a comeback in 1955, and the persistence of his slogan, put his movement over the top at the [[SoLACon]]. |
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Latest revision as of 06:27, 28 August 2020
The slogan which became a bid which ultimately led to Solacon.
| From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959 |
| (Rex Ward:Sneary) Yes, it's true that Rick Sneary didn't make up the slogan which will probably be associated with him forever. The phrase was the motto of the longest-range convention campaign ever mounted, Rick having begun it in 1948 in the columns of SPACEWARP, where his regular "1958" appeared for several years. Tho he gafiated briefly in 1951 a comeback in 1955, and the persistence of his slogan, put his movement over the top at the SoLACon. |
| 1958 Site Selection | 1958 |
| This is a page about a convention bid. Please extend it by adding information about who was bidding, officers, committee list, what they were bidding for, who their opponents were, and who won. |
