Si Gerson
Encyclopedia
Simon W. Gerson also known as Si Gerson, was a noted leader of the Communist Party USA
. In particular, he was considered its leading expert on campaigns and election. He was perhaps most famous for being the party's appointee to fill the New York City Council
vacancy left by the death of Peter Cacchione
, but with the council refusing to seat him. He was also an editor for The Daily Worker
.
Gerson's papers were donated to the Tamiment Library after his death.
Communist Party USA
The Communist Party USA is a Marxist political party in the United States, established in 1919. It has a long, complex history that is closely related to the histories of similar communist parties worldwide and the U.S. labor movement....
. In particular, he was considered its leading expert on campaigns and election. He was perhaps most famous for being the party's appointee to fill the New York City Council
New York City Council
The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. It has 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs. The Council serves as a check against the mayor in a "strong" mayor-council government model. The council monitors performance of city agencies and...
vacancy left by the death of Peter Cacchione
Peter Cacchione
Peter V. "Pete" Cacchione was a communist labor leader who was elected to the New York City Council. He was born of immigrant parents in Syracuse, New York and grew up in Sayre, Pennsylvania. According to fellow communist city councilman Benjamin J. Davis, Cacchione served in World War I...
, but with the council refusing to seat him. He was also an editor for The Daily Worker
Daily Worker
The Daily Worker was a newspaper published in New York City by the Communist Party USA, a formerly Comintern-affiliated organization. Publication began in 1924. While it generally reflected the prevailing views of the party, some attempts were made to make it appear that the paper reflected a...
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Gerson's papers were donated to the Tamiment Library after his death.
Works
- Pete: The Story of Peter V. Cacchione, New York's First Communist Councilman (International Publishers, 1976)
- Do We Have Free Elections (International Publishers)
- After Fifty Years: Revisiting the U.S.S.R. (International Publishers, 1978)