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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 9 Collections and/or Records:

Fort Victoria Restaurant menu, undated

 Item — Box 6, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-6-004
Dates: undated
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

Maurice's drinks menu - "A votre sante", undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-1-006
Scope and Contents

Maurice's drinks list. Illustrated cover. Park Royal, West Vancouver.

Lists aperitifs, table wines, cocktails, and after dinner drinks.

Dates: undated
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

Ming's Famous Chinese Foods liquor and wine list, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-1-009
Scope and Contents

Ming's Restaurant Ltd. Famous Chinese Food, MU 3-4722. 147 E. Pender St. Vancouver 4, B.C.

Green cover with red lettering.

Lists liquor, cocktails, wines, and other spirits.

Dates: undated
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

Monty's Cariboo Room placemat, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-1-014
Scope and Contents

Monty's Cariboo Room, 1339 Richards Street, Vancouver B.C., Phone Pacific 6012. Green illustrations of western-themed items.

Mentions surf and turf, salads, and crab legs, and other barbecue items.

Dates: undated
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

Monty's Spare Ribs cocktail napkin, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-1-015
Scope and Contents

Monty's Spare Ribs cocktail napkin. Vancouver, B.C. Black and red illustration of a longhorn steer head. Scalloped edges along two sides.

Dates: undated
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

Purdy's Cafe menu and ephemera, 1957-10-01

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-014
Scope and Contents Purdy's Cafe, 823 Granville St., Vancouver, B.C.Yellow cover illustrated with yellow totem pole images. Menu lists seafood, sandwiches, and breakfast and lunch options.The daily specials list steaks and seafood for dinner, as well as starters and dessert.The meditations flyer talks about living a better life and seems to be a series of self-affirmations to be repeated.The business card could be a sticker backed on a pink card—this is not clear...
Dates: 1957-10-01
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

Qualicum Beach Resort lunch menu, 1957-09-29

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-015
Scope and Contents

Qualicum Beach Resort, located on Vancouver Island.

Cover has a color photograph overlooking a golf course and the Strait of Georgia. Interior describes Qualicum Beach's amenities.

Full-course menu lists cold cuts and lunch fare.

Dates: 1957-09-29
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

R.V. Princess Mary menu, 1960-12-24

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-5-018
Scope and Contents

R.V. Princess Mary menu. S.S. Princess Mary was removed from active service in 1952 and turned into the R.V. Princess Mary, a floating restaurant in British Columbia.

Menu is illustrated inside and out with nautical themed images. The inside is signed by Gord Stevenson. Menu items include seafood, and an attachment card lists the captain's suggestions.

Dates: 1960-12-24
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

The Burrard Motel, 1958

 Item — Box 6, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-2-033
Scope and Contents

Combination motel check-in/check-out procedure booklet and restaurant menu.

Dates: 1958
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

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