JOURNAL ARTICLE

San Francisco Reds: Communists in the Bay Area, 1919–1958. By Robert W. Cherny.

  • Published In: Western Historical Quarterly, 2025, v. 56, n. 1. P. 78 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Jackson, Lisa M 3 of 3

Abstract

"San Francisco Reds: Communists in the Bay Area, 1919–1958" by Robert W. Cherny explores the history of Communist activism in the San Francisco Bay Area, highlighting local activists' ability to navigate party directives and pursue their own paths. The book draws on a variety of archival sources, including court documents, FBI files, and personal papers, to profile well-known figures like Eugene Dennis and lesser-known activists such as Elaine Black and Karl Yoneda. Cherny's work provides a detailed analysis of radical activism in the Bay Area, offering insights into the social dynamics and political history of the region during this period. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Western Historical Quarterly. 2025/03, Vol. 56, Issue 1, p78
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0043-3810
  • DOI:10.1093/whq/whae069
  • Accession Number:182471148
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