Mary Burns
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American con-runner active since 1967, often involved with the Art Show. Married to Bill Burns.
Abbreviated from announcement https://file770.com/first-fandom-awards-given-at-glasgow-2024-opening-ceremonies/
In 1967, British fan Bill Burns and American fan Mary Ensley were both at the NyCon3 Worldcon, but they met only in three years London, where Mary was en route to the 1970 Worldcon in Heidelberg and Bill was working at the BBC. Bill decided it would be a good idea to attend the Worldcon, and after the couple spent time together at Heidelberg, a long-distance relationship ensued.
Mary imported Bill to New York in June 1971 and the pair were married in late August that year. They spent part of their honeymoon at the first Boston Worldcon, Noreascon 1, and have been attending conventions together ever since. They visit the UK around Easter every year and have attended 110 Eastercons between them, as well as many Worldcons.
In 2009 Mary and Bill were joint Fan Guests of Honour at Eastercon LX in Bradford, and they received the same honor at Dublin in 2019.
Mary is U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Mary ran the art show at Eastercon for years and then was responsible for on-site registration.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 2009 – Eastercon LX FGoH, with Bill
- 2019 – Dublin 2019 FGoH, with Bill
- 2024 – First Fandom Hall of Fame, with Bill
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