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 7 Collections and/or Records:
Bernstein's clam chowder order form, undated
Blum's candy list, undated
Blum's Easter advertisement, 1955
Maurice's Restaurant business card, undated
Maurice's Restaurant business card. Park Royal, West Vancouver, British Columbia. Telephone WAlnut 2-4311.
Verso is a photograph of a dining room and fireplace.
Olympia - "It's the water" brochure, undated
Famous Olympia - "It's the water" America's Original Light Table Beer. Color illustrated brochure describing how Olympia beer is brewed. Internal pamphlet describes how Washington water improves the beer.
The Chocolate House of Route Nine menu and order form, undated
The Diners' Club Magazine , 1957-02
The Diners' Club Magazine. Winter resort seventh anniversary issue.
Full magazine addressed to Shleppey Outdoor Advertising.