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Young Reds in the Big Apple : The New York Young Pioneers of America, 1923-1934 / Jack Hodgson.
Hodgson, Jack, author.
2024
HX92.N5 H63 2025
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Title
Young Reds in the Big Apple : The New York Young Pioneers of America, 1923-1934 / Jack Hodgson.
Author
Hodgson, Jack, author.
ISBN
9781531508142
1531508146
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1515/9781531508142
Published
New York, NY : Fordham University Press, [2024]
Copyright
2025
Language
English
Language Note
In English.
Description
1 online resource (224 p.) : 4 b/w illustrations
Item Number
10.1515/9781531508142 doi
Call Number
HX92.N5 H63 2025
Dewey Decimal Classification
320.53/2097471
Summary
The tale of New York's Young Reds--a riveting journey through the YPA's rise and influenceYoung Reds in the Big Apple: The New York YPA, 1923-1934 by Jack Hodgson is a compelling historical account that delves into the heart of American communism through the lens of New York City's Young Pioneers of America (YPA). This meticulously researched book sheds light on a neglected aspect of American history, revealing the intricate details of the YPA's formation, ideologies, and activities from 1923 to 1934.Hodgson illustrates the YPA's journey, from its early days as a branch of the Communist Party USA, intended for youth aged 8-16, to its eventual disbandment. The book explores the organization's unique structure, ethos, and activities, showcasing how it became a formidable force in New York's political landscape. He vividly portrays the YPA members' involvement in public protests, education reform, and their bold stance against prevailing social norms, including racial and gender issues.The narrative goes beyond mere historical recounting, offering deep insights into the internal dynamics of the YPA, its relationship with the adult Communist Party, and its interactions with other political entities. Hodgson's analysis of the YPA's impact on its young members and the broader community is both insightful and thought-provoking.Young Reds in the Big Apple stands out for its rigorous approach to a controversial subject, avoiding partisanship to provide a balanced view of the YPA's legacy. This book is not just a histori­cal account; it's an exploration of youthful activism, political movements, and the complexities of American communism during a pivotal era.
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Frontmatter
CONTENTS
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
Part I A NEW VISION FOR AMERICAN COMMUNIST CHILDHOOD
1. The JSYWL and YPA Regulations
2. Leo Granoff
3. Radical Recreations
Part II: Children of the Class Struggle
4. Pioneer Politicians and the CPUSA
5. Pioneers and Picket Line
Part III THE SCHOOL STRUGGLE
6. Countering Capitalist Curriculum and Corporal Punishment
7. School Lunch Revolts
8. The Lenin Unit at PS 61
Part IV PIONEERS AND POLITICAL OPPONENTS
9. Periodical Culture, the Fish Inquiry, and the US Post Office
10. The Van Etten Camp Controversy
11. Bashing the Boy Scouts and the Campaigns to Free Harry Eisman
CONCLUSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
APPENDICES
NOTES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX

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