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 8 Collections and/or Records:
Del Monte Lodge luncheon menu, 1955-03-10
Item — Box 6, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-4-006
Del Monte Lodge menu and travel materials, 1955
Item — Box 6, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-4-004
Del Monte Lodge placemat map, undated
Item — Box 6, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-4-007
Hotel Statler New York drink list, undated
Item — Box 7, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-3-016
Hotel Statler Popular Requests
Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-3-015
Hotel Statler Popular Requests, undated
Item — Box 7, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-3-015
Hotel Texas Coffee Shop menu, 1955-09-14
Item — Box 7, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-3-017
Skirvin Hotel postcard, 1963-02-14
Item — Box 9, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-006
Scope and Contents
Skirvin Hotel, Oklahoma City.Color-illustrated postcard. "Fabulous luncheon buffet and year 'round attractions... in the Skirvin Hotel Oklahoma City. Sip'n sup... enjoy the delightful luncheon buffet and evening hors d'oeuvres... served in the metropolitan atmosphere of the Sun Suite Club. And there's summer-time fun in the beautiful Sun Suite Pool and Patio."Verso is a fully completed postcard addressed to Mrs. John W. Shleppey, with a Valentine's Day message from...
Dates:
1963-02-14