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 6 Collections and/or Records:
Hotel Statler Popular Requests
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Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-3-015
Skirvin Hotel postcard
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Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-006
Sooner Room advertisement board
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Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-010
The Burrard Motel
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Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-2-033
Thunderbird press clipping ("Epicurean Menu Served at Unique Restaurant...")
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Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-3-005
Thunderbird Restaurant brochure
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Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-3-004