Shleppey, John W., 1901-1975
biographical statement
Tulsa area businessman and collector who owned and operated Shleppey Outdoor Advertising. Later he owned a bookstore in Seattle. He was a lifelong acquirer of things, beginning when he was a child before 1920. His extensive collection of books, artifacts, and papers was bequeathed to the University of Tulsa by the Shleppey family following his death in September 1975.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
"Indoors and outdoors... for greatest sales results", dated, 1950s?
"Indoors and outdoors... for greatest sales results." Outdoor Advertising Incorporated / National Sales Representative of the Outdoor Industry. 60 East 42ne dStreet, New York 17, N.Y.
Illustrated sheet showing the difference between indoor television and outdoor billboard advertising.