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 6 Collections and/or Records:
Palm Springs Biltmore brochure, undated, early 1950s?
Palm Springs Biltmore. Color illustrated brochure with black and white photographs of amenities and guests having fun.
Palm Springs Biltmore Fall rate schedule, 1956
Palm Springs Biltmore. Color illustrated in yellow and brown. Describes fall rates.
Palm Springs Biltmore Winter and Summer rate schedules, undated, early 1950s?
Palm Springs Biltmore rate schedules for winter (December 21 - April 21) and summer (June 4 - September 28). Lists prices for rooms and suites. Describes amenities.
Palm Springs Guide, 1956-11-18 - 1956-11-24
Palm Springs Guide for Thanksgiving 1956. Lists sports, movies, dining, entertainment, etc.
This Week in Palm Springs Map and Entertainment Guide, November 10
This Week in Palm Springs Map and Entertainment Guide.
Extensive fold-out map with entertainment available for the week. Advertisements for lounge singers, lists of the addresses of the stars, hotel directory, etc.
Vista Las Palmas floor plan brochure, undated
Vista Las Palmas sales promotion pamphlet from a real estate agent named Russell Wade. Gives exterior photographs of various models of homes available in Palm Springs subdivision, and has pricing and an illustration of a typical home layout.