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 2 Collections and/or Records:
Open Window a la carte menu, 1954-11-14
Open Window, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Very plain mimeographed typewritten menu. Name and location handwritten in pencil.
Lists meals, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages.
Open Window Club Dinners menu, 1954-11-13
Open Window, Cambridge, Massachusetts. "Where the village smithie showed his horse: an old barn."
Very plain mimeographed typewritten menu with the name, location, and tagline handwritten in pencil.
Lists steak dinners and other meals.