Manitoba man inherits trove of famous author Robert Bloch’s belongings

CBC News: Manitoba man inherits trove of famous author Robert Bloch’s belongings

Robert Unik, who lives near Winnipeg, inherited a large collection of letters, documents, photos and autographed books that belonged to famed writer (and major SF fan), Robert Bloch. Unik’s great-aunt Elly was born in Manitoba, became a model, moved to Los Angeles, and married Robert Bloch.

Do you know what a Erwin Strauss Message Board is? We’re planning to bring this cool classic fandom feature to Pemmi-Con! If you want to get in touch with someone at the convention but don’t know their cell number or email, the Message Board is a neat solution to your problem! Consult the posted list of members, push a stick-pin into the Board next to the name you want to contact, jot a note on a physical index card, put the index card in the alphabetized boxes — and voila, message sent!

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