The Awakening of Spring

Block, Anita Cohn

Anita C. Block ran as a Socialist for the New York State Assembly in 1918 for the 20th District. The New York Times described her presence at a campaign debate, where she "received the greatest applause" and spoke on the rise of Socialism in Austria. Anita Cohn was born in 1883 in New York. Her parents were Herman and Henrietta Cohn (Cahn). Herman had immigrated from Germany. Anita was heavi...

Anita Cohn Block's Campaign for State Assembly Member, 1918

Anna T. Piercey's Campaign for State Assembly, 1918