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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 512 Collections and/or Records:

The Outrigger menu [second variant], undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-3-008
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

The Outrigger menu [third variant], undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-3-009
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

The Pacific Northwest Goes First Class With Natural Gas, 1959

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-012
Scope and Contents

Pacific Northwest Pipeline Corporation advertising magazine promoting the benefits of natural gas for use in cooking and hospitals. Illustrated with photographs.

Dates: 1959

The Polynesia dinner menu, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-008
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

The Polynesia drinks menu, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-009
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

The Polynesian Room drinks list , undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-010
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

The Prime Rib menu, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-013
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

The Rainier Club dinner menu, 1961-11-07

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-5-001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1961-11-07

The Rainier Club lunch menu, 1958-04-15

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-5-002
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1958-04-15

The Red Carpet [first variation], undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-5-004
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

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Restaurants 351
Menu design. 308
Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 292
Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century 284
Restaurants -- Washington (State) -- Seattle -- Menu 125
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Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- United States 52
Souvenirs (Keepsakes). 51
Restaurants -- Canada -- Vancouver -- Menu 30
Hotels Advertising. 25
Hotels. 25
Restaurants -- Oklahoma 25
Restaurants -- California -- Los Angeles 21
Restaurants -- Oklahoma -- Tulsa -- Menu 20
Hotels -- History. 18
Restaurants -- California -- San Francisco -- Menu 13
Restaurants -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Menu 13
Restaurants -- Texas -- Dallas -- Menu 8
Cherokee Indians. 7
Restaurants -- Cuba -- Havana -- Menu 7
Restaurants -- New York -- Menu 7
Restaurants -- United States -- Purchasing 7
Cherokee Language. 6
Palm Springs (Calif.) 6
Restaurants -- Florida -- Miami Beach -- Menu 6
Restaurants -- Missouri -- Kansas City -- Menu 6
Restaurants -- Oregon -- Portland -- Menu 6
Restaurants -- Texas -- Houston -- Menu 6
Sales promotion -- United States. 5
Alaska -- Description and travel 3
Correspondence. 3
Restaurants -- Missouri -- St. Louis -- Menu 3
Restaurants -- Washington (State) -- Bellevue -- Menu 3
Space Needle (Seattle, Wash.) 3
Space Needle Restaurant 3
Advertising 2
Comic books, strips, etc. 2
Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States 2
Grand Canyon (Ariz.). 2
Hotels -- California -- Los Angeles 2
Palm Springs (Calif.) -- Maps. 2
Restaurants -- Hawaii -- Menu 2
Restaurants -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Menu 2
Restaurants -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Menu 2
Restaurants -- Michigan -- Detroit -- Menus 2
United States. Army -- Officers. 2
Advertising, Public service -- United States -- History 1
Aeronautics 1
Aeronautics -- Safety measures. 1
All American Indian Days 1
Arts and crafts 1
Cattle trade -- West (U.S.). 1
Cruise ships -- Mediterranean Region. 1
Eureka (Calif.) 1
Grand Canyon National Park (Agency : U.S.) 1
Grant County (Or.) 1
Hotels -- Oklahoma -- Tulsa 1
Maps of the American West 1
Mendenhall Glacier (Alaska). 1
Natural gas. 1
Nightclubs -- California -- Los Angeles 1
Pacific Northwest. 1
Pioneers -- Oklahoma. 1
Radio advertising. 1
Real estate agents -- California. 1
Real estate agents. 1
Restaurants -- Alaska -- Menu 1
Restaurants -- Kansas -- Wichita -- Menus. 1
Restaurants -- Mexico -- Menu 1
Restaurants -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Menu 1
Restaurants -- Washington, D.C. -- Menus. 1
Seattle (Wash.) 1
Seattle World's Fair (1962). 1
Sheridan (Wyo.). 1
Tahlequah (Okla.) 1
Travel agents 1
Tulsa (Okla.) -- Photographs 1
United States -- Maps. 1
United States. Department of the Interior. 1
United States. Government Printing Office 1
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