Futurians

A group of science fiction fans founded in 1938 in New York, generally to foster left-wing ideals. Its members included Judith Merril, Doris Baumgardt (aka Leslie Perri), Rosalind Cohen, Elise Balter, Jessica Gould, C.M. Kornbluth, Frederik Pohl, Damon Knight, Virginia Kidd, and Isaac Asimov. Described in detail in Damon Knight's book The Futurians.

Notable members

Notable female members

• Elise Balter (also known as Elsie Wollheim)
• Doris Baumgardt (aka Leslie Perri, aka Doë Baumgardt)
• Mary Byers (also known as Mary Kornbluth)
• Rosalind Cohen
• Jessica Gould
• Virginia Kidd
• Judith Merril

Additional notable members

• C.M. Kornbluth
• Frederik Pohl
• Damon Knight
• Isaac Asimov

Further reading

• wikipedia
• fancyclopedia
• Damon Knight, The Futurians (1977)