| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | Stanley Olstyn Papers
| | | | Creator: | Olstyn, Stanley | | | | Dates: | 1910-1970 | | | | Abstract: | Stanley Olstyn was (1889-1972) was a Cleveland, Ohio, resident who worked for his father at the Olstyn Carriage Company, 1908-1917, organized the Washington Savings Bank in 1920 (which was later merged into the Guardian Trust Company) and became a realtor in 1941. Olstyn founded the Home Owners Protective League in 1937 as a lobby group for efficient government and lower taxes and became very vocal in the battle against higher taxes and increased welfare spending. He was also active in many Polish-American groups, including the Cleveland Society of Poles, the Harmonia Chopin Polish Singing Society, and Marymount Hospital. The collection consists of a time and payroll book for the Olstyn Carriage Company, 1910-1914, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous printed materials. The clippings highlight Olstyn's real estate career and his battles with city government over taxes. Printed materials include a reprint of a speech given by Olstyn before a congressional committee investigating rent controls, and materials from the Cuyahoga Tax League and the Home Owners Protective League. | | | | Call #: | MS 4023 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Olstyn, Stanley, 1889-1972. | Olstyn Carriage Company. | Carriage and wagon making -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Real estate business -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Real property tax -- Ohio -- Cuyahoga County. | Real property tax -- Law and legislation -- Ohio -- Cuyahoga County. | Tax and expenditure limitations -- Ohio -- Cuyahoga County. | Taxation -- Ohio -- Cuyahoga County -- Public opinion. | Taxation -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Public opinion.
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