Equicon/1973

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Equicon 1973 was held April 19–22, 1973.
In late 1971, after seeing the proposed plans for Star Trek Lives!, Bjo Trimble first announced plans for Equicon to have more Trek programming. See A Convention in Planning.
In 1973, this Star Trek programming was added, and for that reason the 1973 Equicon is called "Equicon I" by many fans. The convention also relocated from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, CA to handle the larger crowds. 
 
The chairman was William Tuning. The toastmaster was Randall Garrett. The Guest of Honor was Theodore Sturgeon. Co-Chairman was Clyde Johnson, Secretary/Treasurer was Frances Tuning, Members-at-Large were David Gerrold and Bjo Trimble.
File:eq1973programbook-3.jpg|volunteers, printed in the final program book
==Guests==
There were 22 guests, 6 of whom were female.
Gene Roddenberry, Majel Barrett, D.C. Fontana, Nichelle Nichols, DeForest Kelly, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, William Ware Theiss, Matt Jeffries, James Rugg, John Dwyer, Louise Wilhite, Betty Balantine, Celia Lovsky, Tony Young, Barry Atwater, Ed Biship, Larry Vincent (Seymour), John Jeffries, Robert Bloch, and Ray Bradbury.
File:eq1973programbook-16.jpg|guests, printed in the final program book
==Some Costs==
Pre-registration for the entire con was $3.50 (till the end of Westercon), then $7.50 until September 10, 1972, after that and at the door, it was $10.
The banquet was $10, attendance was capped at 800. ("The Menu includes filet mignon, not to mention most of the guest speakers." from a flyer in Star-Borne #6/7 )
The Shore Leave Party was two dollars, attendance was capped at 400.
The hotel rooms were $17 for a single up to $24 for a quad.
The airport shuttle was free.
==Large Turnout==
From Bjo Trimble in a flyer printed in Star-Borne #11/12: 
== A Change of Venue==
Equicon 1973 was originally planned to take place at the Francisco Torres Conference Center in Santa Barbara, but between the time of the first progress report and the second one, it was moved to the International Hotel near the Los Angeles, CA airport: 
Registration was $10, meals and lodging were extra, around $14–15 per night. A local newspaper report at the time estimated that almost 8,000 fans attended the 1973 convention.Source: The San Bernardino County Sun, April 24, 1973.
==Photos, Video, Audio Clips==
Audio clip by a local TV show host (Fright Night) talking about Equicon 1973
==The History of Equicon==
==Star Trek Emphasis==
This con, according to the first progress report, quickly had a Star Trek emphasis: 
 File:Equicon Apr 19 1973.jpg| left|in this article by the San Bernardino County Sun dated April 1973, the convention announced it would be taking over the hotel's closed circuit TV and would be renaming it KIRK. Click to read.
 File:Equicon73badge.jpg| 1973 convention badge
 File:Equicon Apr 24 1973.jpg| article in the San Bernardino County Sun dated April 1973 reporting that over 8000 fans showed up for Equicon I. Click to read.
=="Our Honored Guests": Treat Them Well==
From the second progress report:
From the third progress report, focus on the banquet: 
==The Shore Leave Party==
This party was not a success. Fans complained about it in one of the 1974 Equicon progress reports.
From the third progress report:
==The Huckster's Room: No Gorn Teeth==
From the second progress report:
==Regarding the Guest of Honor==
From the third progress report: 
==Aimed for Accessibility==
From the third progress report:
==CHANNEL KIRK-TV==
From the fourth progress report:
==Exhibits==
From the fourth progress report:
==Press and Pro Party==
==Futuristic Fashion Show==
From the fourth progress report:
From the program book:
The judges were Alicia Austin, Dian Girard, Kathy Beterton, and Bjo Trimble.
There were 163 entries and 42 winners, including honorable mentions.
==The Auction==
File:eq1973auction-1.jpg|auction items
File:eq1973auction-2.jpg|auction items
==Programming==
Some panels:
* "The New Star Trek"
* "The Star Trek Technician"
* "What is a Science Fiction Writer?"
* "Star Trek Questions and Answers"
* "The Compleat Star Trek"
File:equicon1973programprogramming1.jpg|page one of the programming
File:equicon1973programprogramming2.jpg|page two of the programming
File:equicon1973programprogramming3.jpg|page three of the programming
==The Souvenir/Program Book==
There are two. One is a short program book with a black and white cover. The other is 73 pages long and has a color cover.
The longer program book has art by Stan Strong, Greg Bear, Tim Kirk, George Barr, Alicia Austin, Johnny Chambers, and Bonnie Bergstrom.
It includes photos of the guests, and some bios. Also, art, ads, and programming.
 
===Sample Program Book Interior===
File:eq1973programbook-5.jpg|map of the con
File:eq1973programbook-1.jpg|some fanart
File:eq1973programbook-2.jpg|ad for David Gerrold's tribbles
File:eq1973programbook-4.jpg|ad for The Star Trek Concordance
File:eq1973programbook-6.jpg|David Gerrold and a tribble, as portrayed by George Barr
File:eq1973programbook-7.jpg|greetings from the Campus Comic and Science Fiction Society at UCLA: "Hey, Bub! We want you to help stamp out Star Trek!!"
File:eq1973programbook-8.jpg|an ad for the second Filmcon
File:eq1973programbook-9.jpg|example of one of the photos of the guests of honor, this one of Theodore Sturgeon
File:Radio25-1973.jpg|ad for Hour 25
File:eq1973programbook-10.jpg|fanart
File:eq1973programbook-11.jpg| David Gerrold promotion
File:eq1973programbook-12.jpg|more David Gerrold promotion
File:eq1973programbook-13.jpg| an ad for two zines: Metamorphosis and Spock Enslaved!
File:eq1973programbook-14.jpg|an ad for the zine Monolith
== The Progress Reports==
===One===
It has three pages. The art was by Stan Strong.
There were two printed and mailed. The second one (color: gold) was mailed on July 1, 1972 and it replaced the earlier printing (color: blue) "which has information errata."
This PR lists guests 1-47.
Bjo Trimble is solely in charge of the art show.
File:equicon1973prog-1.jpg|cover of the first progress report
File:equicon1973prog-2.jpg|from the first progress report
File:equicon1973prog-3.jpg|from the first progress report
File:eq1973prog1-1.jpg|from the first progress report
===Two===
It has 8 pages. The art was by Stan Strong.
This PR lists guests 48-209.
Bjo and John Trimble are listed as being in sole charge of the art show.
It is noted that back when the con was going to be at the Francisco Torres Conference Center in Santa Barbara, there was a membership limit. Now that the con is at the International Hotel in Los Angeles, there were no limit restrictions.
By Bjo Trimble, regarding the art show and crafts: 
File:Equicon1973.jpg| cover of the second progress report
File:eq1973prog2-1.jpg|from the second progress report
File:eq1973prog2-2.jpg|from the second progress report
File:eq1973prog2-3.jpg|from the second progress report
File:eq1973prog2-4.jpg|from the second progress report, treat the guests of honor like the barbaric Norse Vikings would have
File:eq1973prog2-5.jpg|from the second progress report, the alien (presumably default male) gaze
File:eq1973prog2-6.jpg|from the second progress report, no Gorn teeth, no Spock's big toe
File:Starborne5-1.jpg|from the second progress report, regarding the art show
===Three===
It has 16 pages. The art was by Stan Strong.
This PR lists guests 210-356.
Bjo Trimble is now in charge of the fashion show, and John Trimble is in charge of the art show.
File:Equicon1973-3prog.jpg| front cover of the third progress report
File:Equicon1973-3progback.jpg| back cover of the third progress report
File:Equicon1973-3-1prog.jpg| from the third progress report
File:Equicon1973-3-2prog.jpg| from the third progress report, the banquet menu
File:Equicon1973-3-3prog.jpg| from the third progress report, David Gerrold sells tribbles
File:Equicon1973-3-4prog.jpg| from the third progress report, what to wear, ladies get a freer pass, gents need to keep their hair above the collar to get into certain dining establishments
File:Equicon1973-3-5prog.jpg| from the third progress report, masquerade rules
===Four===
It has 11 pages. The art was by Stan Strong, Tim Kirk, and Johnny Chambers.
This PR lists guests 357-744.
File:Equicon1973-4progfront.jpg| front cover of the fourth progress report
File:Equicon1973-4progback.jpg| front cover of the fourth progress report
File:eq1973prog4-1.jpg|from the fourth progress report
File:eq1973prog4-2.jpg|from the fourth progress report
File:eq1973prog4-3.jpg|from the fourth progress report
File:eq1973prog4-4.jpg|from the fourth progress report
== Con Reports==
 
 
 
 
===Bjo Trimble Addresses Fan Complaints===
In Star-Borne #6/7, Bjo Trimble responded to fan complaints about this con: 
==References==
Category:1973 Conventions