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+ | [[File:Anthrocon97-conbook.png|right|thumb|The cover of the Albany AnthroCon 1997 [[conbook]]. Art by Daphne Lage]] | ||
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− | '''Albany AnthroCon 1997''' was the first [[Anthrocon]], held 3-6 July | + | '''Albany AnthroCon 1997''' ('''AAC 1997''') was the first [[Anthrocon]], held 3-6 July 1997 at the [[W:Omni Hotels & Resorts|Omni Albany Hotel]] in [[W:Albany, New York|Albany, New York]], USA. |
− | + | == Overview == | |
− | The convention was originally scheduled to be held at the Desmond Albany Hotel, closer to Albany International Airport; however, it was discovered in June 1997 that the convention's contact at the hotel -- who had, at that point, resigned to move out of state -- had not made the appropriate arrangements, and the hotel was not in a position to host the | + | The convention was originally scheduled to be held at the '''Desmond Albany Hotel''', closer to [[W:Albany International Airport|Albany International Airport]]; however, it was discovered in June 1997 that the convention's contact at the hotel -- who had, at that point, resigned to move out of state -- had not made the appropriate arrangements, and the hotel was not in a position to host the [[con]]. |
− | The Guests of Honour for AAC | + | The convention was almost canceled before hard work on the part of [[Chip Unicorn]] led to the move to the Omni. |
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+ | == Guests of Honor == | ||
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+ | The [[Guests of Honour]] for AAC were [[artist]]s [[Daphne Lage]], [[Watts Martin]], and [[David L. Pulver]]. | ||
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+ | == Attendance == | ||
The convention drew 500 attendees in its first year, despite the hotel shift. Pre-registration before New Year's Day 1997 was a mere $15, with quad hotel rooms $75/night. | The convention drew 500 attendees in its first year, despite the hotel shift. Pre-registration before New Year's Day 1997 was a mere $15, with quad hotel rooms $75/night. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Albany AnthroCon 1997}} | * {{con resources|Anthrocon|Albany AnthroCon 1997}} | ||
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[[Category:Anthrocon]] | [[Category:Anthrocon]] |
Latest revision as of 23:55, 2 March 2024
Albany AnthroCon 1997 (AAC 1997) was the first Anthrocon, held 3-6 July 1997 at the Omni Albany Hotel in Albany, New York, USA.
Overview[edit]
The convention was originally scheduled to be held at the Desmond Albany Hotel, closer to Albany International Airport; however, it was discovered in June 1997 that the convention's contact at the hotel -- who had, at that point, resigned to move out of state -- had not made the appropriate arrangements, and the hotel was not in a position to host the con.
The convention was almost canceled before hard work on the part of Chip Unicorn led to the move to the Omni.
Guests of Honor[edit]
The Guests of Honour for AAC were artists Daphne Lage, Watts Martin, and David L. Pulver.
Attendance[edit]
The convention drew 500 attendees in its first year, despite the hotel shift. Pre-registration before New Year's Day 1997 was a mere $15, with quad hotel rooms $75/night.
External links[edit]
- Photos, videos, reports: Albany AnthroCon 1997 resources
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