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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 12 Collections and/or Records:

Kelley's menu

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-6-001
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Kelley's menu, 1955-09-11

 Item — Box 7, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-6-001
Dates: 1955-09-11
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

San Jacinto Inn menu

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-1-004
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

San Jacinto Inn menu, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-1-004
Scope and Contents

San Jacinto Inn menu. Located at the Historical San Jacinto Battleground, thirty minutes drive from Houston, Texas.

Illustrated interior with the winter dinner offering and summer dinner offering. Also includes an illustrated postcard with an image of the building.

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

The Shamrock Club Night menu

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1.9-1-015
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

The Shamrock Club Night menu, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1.9-1-015
Scope and Contents

The Shamrock Club Night. Illustrated menu cover. Menu indicates a cover charge for dinner, dancing, and a floor show. Menu lists "Lone Star" dinner, along with cocktails and wines.

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

The Shamrock Hilton Menu

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1.9-1-017
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

The Shamrock Hilton Menu, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1.9-1-017
Scope and Contents

The Shamrock Hilton Menu.

Photo-illustrated cover. Inside lists breakfast suggestions and a la carte options. Verso indicates that this was color lithographed in the United States.

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

The Shamrock Room Service Breakfast Menu

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1.9-1-016
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

The Shamrock Room Service Breakfast Menu, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1.9-1-016
Scope and Contents

The Shamrock Room Service Breakfast Menu. Good morning!

Illustrated cover. Menu lists a la carte options and breakfast suggestions. A blank comment card is inside, ready to be sent to the General Manager. Verso gives instructions for ordering tomorrow's breakfast tonight.

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

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