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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 26 Collections and/or Records:

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  • Subject: Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century X
  • Subject: Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- United States X

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Archival Object 17
Digital Record 9
 
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Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 20
Souvenirs (Keepsakes). 20
Restaurants -- Washington (State) -- Seattle -- Menu 13
Restaurants -- Alaska -- Menu 2
Restaurants -- California -- Los Angeles 2