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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 15 Collections and/or Records:

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

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

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

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

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

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  • Subject: Restaurants -- Canada -- Vancouver -- Menu X
  • Subject: Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century X

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Type
Archival Object 9
Digital Record 6
 
Subject
Restaurants 14
Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 9
Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- United States 2
Souvenirs (Keepsakes). 2
Hotels Advertising. 1
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Hotels. 1
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