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 512 Collections and/or Records:
"Princess Mary" Restaurant Vessel paper placemat, undated - likely Christmas 1960
"Princess Mary" Restaurant Vessel paper placemat. The S.S. Princess Mary was removed from active service in 1952 and turned into a floating restaurant in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Illustrated paper placemat shows the ship, includes the poem "A Gallant Lady - The S.S. Princess Mary" by J.B. Ball, and is specifically designed with poinsettia art and the phrase "Seasons Greetings from the Captain and Crew."
"Princess Mary" Restaurant Vessel paper placemat, 1958
"Princess Mary" Restaurant Vessel. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Illustrated paper placemat in red and blue ink. Has an image of the restaurant vessel. Also has a poem, "A Gallant Lady" by J.B. Ball. A small cartoon character has a speech bubble that says "I'm Century Sam, and I'm rollin' out the old red carpet!" At the bottom, the placemat says VISIT B.C. IN '58 FOR THE CELEBRATION OF A CENTURY
Purdy's Cafe menu and ephemera, 1957-10-01
Qualicum Beach Resort lunch menu, 1957-09-29
Qualicum Beach Resort, located on Vancouver Island.
Cover has a color photograph overlooking a golf course and the Strait of Georgia. Interior describes Qualicum Beach's amenities.
Full-course menu lists cold cuts and lunch fare.
Range country book list, 1941
A book title list, with synopsis, of various books dealing with the cattle range and range life.
Rascal House, 1960-01-16
Rascal House. 172nd St. and Collins Ave. Miami Beach's Motel Row. Extensive menu lists everything from sandwiches to club meals and breakfast items. Multiple attachment cards mention specials and cocktails.
Rathskeller menu, 1955-06-11
Rathskeller, The Hotel Lennox, St. Louis, Missouri.
Illustrated cover with illustrations throughout.
Menu lists steak and seafoods. Shaped like a folder, with pull-out pages describing appetizers and dessert, as well as the history of the restaurant itself.
Rickey's Red Chimney postcard, undated
Rickey's Red Chimney Restaurant postcard.
Recto illustration features a color lithograph of people in a shopping mall outside of Rickey's. Verso is the mailing side. "Red Chimney - San Francisco" has been circled in pencil, and the words "STONESTOWN SHOPPING CENTER" have been written in pencil.
Ricsha menu, undated
Ricsha. 3301 Peoria. RIverside 2-2787.
Illustrated cover.
Menu lists Chinese dinners. Attachment card gives Chinese specials and American steak dinners. Small business card illustrated with photograph of the dining room is also attached.
Rio Room lunch menu, undated
Rio Room at the Washington Athletic Club, Seattle, Washington.
Cover is illustrated, but given the plastic-like material that the cover is constructed from, it's very difficult to tell what the illustration is of.
Lists drinks and light lunch fare.
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