Papers, 1931-1977.

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Papers, 1931-1977.

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Primarily scrapbooks and newspaper clippings relating to Russell's career in politics. Also included are memorabilia from campaigns, his Night in Budapest celebrations, and a small amount of correspondence. The collection pertains to the career of a major Cleveland political figure and the Cleveland political arena.

3.41 linear ft.

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7082866

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Russell, Jack P. (Jack Paul), 1915-1979.

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Cleveland, Ohio councilman, 1943-71, council president, 1955-63, and Democratic majority leader who was born Paul Ruschak, but changed his name in the 1930s. Russell was raised in the Hungarian-American community of Cleveland's Buckeye Road neighborhood and published newspapers in that area, including the Buckeye Press. He was councilman from the 16th ward from 1943 to 1971 and operated several businesses, including the Ohio Fire Protection Systems. From the description of Papers, 19...

Cleveland (Ohio). City Council

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The 1909 City Council served during the final tenure of Mayor Tom L. Johnson, and prior to Home Rule. At this time, council was embroiled in the controversy over municipal ownership of Cleveland's street railways and the $.03 fare. The controversy was settled with voter approval in 1910 of the compromise "Tayler Grant" which called for "service at cost," a $.03 fare, and city supervision of the Cleveland Electric Railway Company, reorganized as the Cleveland Railway Company. From the...