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 5 Collections and/or Records:
"Hold your next business meeting here", undated; late 1950s?
"Hold your next board meeting out here... and watch the customers go buy!"
Illustration of a group of advertising executives holding a board meeting outside beneath a large billboard while a woman holding a shopping bag looks on.
Appears to be a page cut from a magazine, but no title or date is given.
"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.
The Pacific Northwest Goes First Class With Natural Gas, 1959
Pacific Northwest Pipeline Corporation advertising magazine promoting the benefits of natural gas for use in cooking and hospitals. Illustrated with photographs.
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.
Welcome to Tulsa Magazine, 1961-07-07 - 1961-07-14
Welcome to Tulsa Magazine - Official Publication of Tulsa Hotel Association. "Where to dine / Places to go / Special events."
Printed in black and red on the cover. Lists entertainment, meetings, places to stay.