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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 1 Collection or Record:

All American Indian Days, 1957

 Item — Box 9: [Barcode: A000023243330], Folder: 11
Identifier: 1975.006.5.Miscellaneous.001a
Scope and Contents

Flyer for the All American Indian Days and annual Miss (Indian) America Contest in Sheridan, Wyoming on 2-4 Aug 1957.

Dates: 1957

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  • Subject: All American Indian Days X