Shleppey, John W., 1901-1975
Person
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 7 Collections and/or Records:
Cocoanut Grove postcard, undated
Item — Box 6, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-3-013
Costa Grill wine list, undated
Item — Box 6, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-3-017
Lawry's postcard depicting restaurant facade, undated
Item — Box 7, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-6-013
Lawry's postcard depicting tableside service, undated
Item — Box 7, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-6-014
Photograph of Lawry's restaurant, undated
Item — Box 7, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-6-015
Photograph of Lawry's restaurant [larger print], undated
Item — Box 7, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-6-016
The Beverly Hilton Coffee House paper coaster, undated
Item — Box 6, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-2-014