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Allan Ingvald Benson

Benson, Allan Ingvald

July 28, 1916 – November 25, 2001 (aged 85)

11 works in English-language magazines

Date Page Type Title Magazine
August 1938 155|155.1 Essay Letter (Astounding, August 1938): Evolution and Light. Astounding Science-Fiction, August 1938
October 1938 133 Essay Letter (Amazing Stories, October 1938) Amazing Stories, October 1938
January 1939 139 Essay Letter (Amazing Stories, January 1939): Revision or Changes Amazing Stories, January 1939
February 1939 156|156.2 Essay Letter (Astounding, February 1939): A Question for Readers: If the People of "Hunger Death" Had Been Represented as Speaking Differently, Wouldn't That Have Been Even More Artificial? They Would Speak the Common Language of Their Time, But That Would Need Positive Translation for Modern Ears. In Representing Cæsar's Speech, Would You Give Him an Italian Accent? Astounding Science-Fiction, February 1939
February 1939 154|154.2 Essay Letter (Astounding, February 1939): It Was Decided That the Degree of Mathematics Needed Was Irrelevant to Astounding. Astounding Science-Fiction, February 1939
April 1939 157 Essay Letter (Astounding, April 1939): More Votes for "Best Story of 1938" Wanted! Astounding Science-Fiction, April 1939
May 1939 154 Essay Letter (Astounding, May 1939): 2+2=3! Astounding Science-Fiction, May 1939
March 1940 156|156.2 Essay Letter (Astounding, March 1940): Looks Like Wallace West Would Be Desirable— Astounding Science-Fiction, March 1940
July 1940 156|156.1 Essay Letter (Astounding, July 1940): Jameson Was a Naval Ordnance Officer. Astounding Science-Fiction, July 1940
July 1941 158 Essay Letter (Astounding, July 1941): The Complete Heinlein History Involves in Addition to a Huge Chart, a 70,000-Word Explanation—Story. It Would Not Be Practical to Publish It. Astounding Science-Fiction, July 1941
August 1941 105 Short Fiction The Psychopathic Martians Super Science Novels Magazine, August 1941


• Benson was born in either Illinois or Michigan. It is unclear as to which is his true birthplace.
• Was a radioman in the United States Navy during WWII.
• Worked mostly in computers during his post-military career.
• Member of the New York/American Mathematical Society.
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