Symon Gould | |
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 Gould in 1943 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1894 |
| Died | November 24, 1963 (aged 70) |
| Political party | American Vegetarian Party |
| Residence | Midtown Manhattan |
Symon Gould (1894 – November 24, 1963) was an American politician andvegetarianism activist. He was the co-founder of theAmerican Vegetarian Party, formed in 1948.
Gould was abibliophile, rare book dealer, and director of the American Library Service.[1][2]
Gould was also the founder of the International Film Arts Guild, based inNew York City. According to one account, he edited the American print of the silent filmNosferatu.[3] Gould is credited with boosting the "art house theater" (or "little cinema") movement by his screenings at the Cameo Theatre in New York.
Gould died in of cancer atRoosevelt Hospital in 1963. He was 70 years old. Prior to his death, Gould resided on 150 West 47th Street inMidtown Manhattan.[4]
In 1948, Gould co-founded the American Vegetarian Party with John Maxwell, a naturopathic physician and restaurateur.[5] Gould was editor of theAmerican Vegetarian magazine.[5] He was their candidate forPresident of the United States in the1960 and1964 presidential elections.
Gould was also secretary of the Vegetarian Society of New York and urged the government to take vegetarianism into account under any rationing plan during World War II.[6] In 1946 in New York City, Gould moderated a debate sponsored by the League for Public Discussion on meat eating versus vegetarianism.[6]
Gould was alacto-vegetarian.[7] Hefasted for 21 days every year.[8]
He was a promoter ofHerbert M. Shelton's American Natural Hygiene Society.
| Preceded by | American Vegetarian Partypresidential candidate 1960 (lost),1964 (lost) | Succeeded by — |
| Preceded by Daniel J. Murphy | American Vegetarian Partyvice presidential candidate 1952 (lost),1956 (lost) | Succeeded by Chistopher Gian-Cursio |
