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.
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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 Pacific Northwest Goes First Class With Natural Gas, 1959
Pacific Northwest Pipeline Corporation advertising magazine promoting the benefits of natural gas for use in cooking and hospitals. Illustrated with photographs.
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.
The Polynesia drinks menu, undated
The Polynesia, located on Pier 51, Seattle, Washington.
Cover illustration is in red to indicate the drinks list. Includes wines, cocktails, tiki drinks, and hors d'oeuvres.
The Polynesian Room drinks list , undated
The Polynesian Room, Kau Kau Restaurant, Seattle, Washington.
Illustrated with a statue on the cover. Lists spirits, wine, cocktails, beer, tiki drinks, cordials, and hors d'oeuvres.
The Prime Rib menu, undated
The Prime Rib menu, Portland, Oregon. "Davey's Locker, The Prime Rib, and Eddie's: Portland's Family of Fine Restaurants"
White menu with gold lettering and illustrations. Menu lists steak dinners and steak and seafood specials.
The Rainier Club dinner menu, 1961-11-07
The Rainier Club, Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1888.
Cover is illustrated with a black and white photograph of the building.
Menu lists a la carte menu items, as well as a selective dinner page that can be removed for each new day's menu.
The Rainier Club lunch menu, 1958-04-15
The Rainier Club, Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1888.
Cover is illustrated with a photograph of the building.
Menu lists a la carte suggestions and a la carte lunch options. An attachment card lists "special luncheon" options, and wishes several listed members happy birthday.
The Red Carpet [first variation], undated
The Red Carpet, a Clark Restaurant. Research indicates location in Seattle, Washington.
Illustrated menu cover with image of a heraldic trumpeter.
Menu lists wines, salads, and steak and seafood dinners. This item has been determined to be an earlier variant based on food prices.
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