Shleppey, John W., 1901-1975
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 11 Collections and/or Records:
Alioto's menu, post-1958
Bernstein's Fish Grotto menu, undated
Bernstein's Fish Grotto paper placemat, undated
Bernstein's wine list, undated
Bimbo's 365 Club menu, 1957-10-23
Blum's candy list, undated
Blum's Easter advertisement, 1955
Blum's Luncheon Menu, undated
Blum's lunch menu. Attachment card indicates that it was printed for Blum's at Union Square. Menu lists lunch items, but primarily fountain drinks and desserts.
Blum's March 1955 Candy Club, 1955
Blum's menu, undated
This collection consists of a variety of artifacts, mostly Native American in nature. The most relevant part of this collection has been processed.