Disclave was a science fiction convention run by the Washington Science Fiction Association in or near Washington, D.C. It ran from 1950 through 1997 and became one of the long-running regional institutions of American fandom.
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| Quick fact | Information |
|---|---|
| Convention | Disclave |
| Organizer | Washington Science Fiction Association |
| Region | Washington, D.C. area |
| Years | 1950-1997 |
| Successor context | Capclave began later under WSFA |
Why Disclave Mattered
Disclave shows the importance of regional conventions. Not every important fan event is Worldcon; long-running regional conventions build local continuity and community memory.
WSFA Context
WSFA, founded in 1947, supplied the club infrastructure behind Disclave and later Capclave.
Legacy
After Disclave ended, WSFA eventually created Capclave, showing how fan institutions can end, pause, rethink, and continue in a new form.
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