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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 2 Collections and/or Records:

Welcome to Tulsa Magazine, 1961-07-07 - 1961-07-14

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-021
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1961-07-07 - 1961-07-14

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  • Subject: Hotels -- Oklahoma -- Tulsa X

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