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Oliver E. (Ollie) Saari was a [[fan]] and SF writer of the 1930s-1940s. He published in most of the early [[prozines]], including ''[[Astounding]]''. | Oliver E. (Ollie) Saari was a [[fan]] and SF writer of the 1930s-1940s. He published in most of the early [[prozines]], including ''[[Astounding]]''. | ||
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Revision as of 16:08, 11 February 2020
(March 22, 1918 -- January 25, 2000)
Oliver E. (Ollie) Saari was a fan and SF writer of the 1930s-1940s. He published in most of the early prozines, including Astounding.
He was one of the founders (and first Director) of the Minneapolis SFL in 1936 and was later one of the leaders of the Minneapolis Fantasy Society. He attended several SF conventions in the 1940s-1950s (including the 1943 Michiconference and Centracon and at least one Worldcon). His auto was named the Sfnash and he was a member FAPA and of the would-be shadowy Order of Dagon.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 2011 -- First Fandom Hall of Fame (Posthumous)
| Person | 1918—2000 |
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