John V. Baltadonis was elected to First Fandom

First Fandom

First Fandom is an association of experienced science fiction fans.In 1958 a number of fans at Midwestcon realized amid table-talk that they all had been active in fandom for more than 20 years. This inspired the creation of an organization for longstanding fans under the initial chairmanship of...

's Hall of Fame in 1998 for his early contributions to science fiction, including being a founding member of the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society

Philadelphia Science Fiction Society

The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society is a science fiction club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PSFS is the second oldest group in science fiction fandom and hosted what is considered by some to be the first science fiction convention...

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Career

Wrote, art directed, and Published first science fiction fan magazine in Philadelphia in October 1936 "Fantasy Fiction Telegram", using a process called hectography.

Edited the "Science Fiction Collector" for 17 issues through 1921.

Fought in World War II in the Seventh Air Force.

Taught art at Haverford High School for 35 years.

Elected to First Fandom Hall of Fame

Baltadonis died in 1998, at the age of 77

External links

• My Pal Johnny by Robert Madle in Mimosa 29, pg 60-63, publ: 2003
• First Fandom Award

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