Unicon (Maryland convention)
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| Convention | |
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| Name: | Unicon |
| Dates: | 1975-1989 |
| Frequency: | annual |
| Location: | Maryland (and at least once in Washington, D.C) |
| Type: | fan run with professional guests |
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| Organization: | University of Maryland Science Fiction Club |
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Unicon was an annual science fiction convention held in Maryland from 1975 through 1989. The idea for the event came from the University of Maryland Science Fiction Club which met on the second floor of the Stamp Student Union building in the 1970s. The club began as open enrollment course on science fiction with Stephen Rynas, a university junior, as the instructor.
1979: 1
Unicon I was held at the Interstate Inn on Route 1 in College Park. The Guest of Honor was Frederik Pohl. Later events were held at the Silver Spring Sheraton.[1]
For a complete list of dates and guests of honor see the Fancyclopedia entry.[2]