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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 18 Collections and/or Records:

Grand Hotel resort brochure, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-004

Palm Springs Biltmore brochure, undated, early 1950s?

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-009
Scope and Contents

Palm Springs Biltmore. Color illustrated brochure with black and white photographs of amenities and guests having fun.

Dates: undated, early 1950s?

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  • Subject: Hotels -- History. X
  • Type: Archival Object X

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Subject
Hotels Advertising. 17
Hotels. 17
Restaurants 6
Menu design. 3
Palm Springs (Calif.) 3