Shleppey, John W., 1901-1975
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 125 Collections and/or Records:
The Mermaid Room drinks menu, undated
The Mermaid Room drinks list. Trifold brochure, illustrated in teal and goldenrod. Front cover depicts a mermaid sitting on a rock playing a lyre and singing.
Lists wines, spirits, cocktails, and after dinner drinks.
The Nugget Shop brochure, undated
The Nugget Shop handout or flier. Juneau, Alaska. Illustrated in sepia tone. Photographs of the shop and items for sale, along with descriptions of jewelry and souvenirs.
The "Olympia Oyster" House menu, undated
Olympia Oyster House menu. Illustrated cover stylized like an oyster, and the menu is rendered in the shape of an oyster.
The Olympic breakfast menu, undated
The Olympic Hotel Seattle breakfast menu. Illustrated cover in brown and gold. Lists breakfasts and specials.
The Outrigger menu [fifth variant], undated
The Outrigger, Hotel Benjamin Franklin, Seattle, Washington.
Different illustrated cover than previous Outrigger menus. Interior is also designed differently, with other tiki-inspired dishes. Cocktails, wine, and spirits are also listed.
A card for Maurice's in West Vancouver, British Columbia, is also included. This is a small card (3.75 x 2 in.) advertises lunch and dinner options, as well as music and entertainment.
The Outrigger menu [first variant], undated
The Outrigger menu, Hotel Benjamin Franklin, Seattle, Washington. Created by famed Trader Vic.
Illustrated cover and illustrated interiors. Menu lists tiki-inspired dishes, along with cocktails, wines, and spirits.
Cocktail napkin and table cards are illustrated; table cards advertise different cocktails for sale.
This item is determined to be an earlier variant based on food and drink prices.
The Outrigger menu [fourth variant], undated
The Outrigger, Hotel Benjamin Franklin, Seattle, Washington. Created by famed Trader Vic.
Illustrated menu and pages inside.
Menu lists tiki-inspired dishes, cocktails, wine, and spirits.
This item has been determined as a "fourth variant" because the food and drink prices are higher than past variants.
The Outrigger menu [second variant], undated
The Outrigger, Hotel Benjamin Franklin, Seattle, Washington. Created by famed Trader Vic.
Illustrated cover and illustrations inside.
Lists tiki-inspired dishes, cocktails, wines, and spirits.
This menu is determined to be a "second variant" because the prices of food and drinks are slightly higher than the first variant.
The Outrigger menu [third variant], undated
The Outrigger, Hotel Benjamin Franklin, Seattle, Washington. Created by famed Trader Vic.
Illustrated cover and menu pages inside. Included is a wine list for The Camlin, "Seattle's Distinguished Hotel".
Menu lists tiki-inspired dishes, cocktails, wines, and spirits.
This item has been determined as a "third variant" because the food and drink prices are higher than past variants.
The Polynesia dinner menu, undated
The Polynesia. Pier 51, Seattle, Washington.
Color illustrated menu is yellow to indicate the dinner offerings. Lists hors d'oeuvres, salads, dinner offerings such as seafoods, Japanese dishes, and desserts.