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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 7 Collections and/or Records:

Weston Court lunch menu, 1939-02-08

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-012
Scope and Contents

Weston Court. Hotel New Weston. New York.

Illustrated menu cover. Menu lists specials and a la carte cold suggestions.

Dates: 1939-02-08

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  • Subject: Restaurants -- New York -- Menu X
  • Type: Archival Object X

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Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century 6
Menu design. 6
Hotels -- History. 1
Hotels Advertising. 1
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