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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 28 Collections and/or Records:

Hotel Statler Popular Requests, undated

 Item — Box 7, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-3-015
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

Hotel Texas Coffee Shop menu, 1955-09-14

 Item — Box 7, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-3-017
Dates: 1955-09-14
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

"Indoors and outdoors... for greatest sales results", dated, 1950s?

 Item — Box 10
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-10-002
Scope and Contents

"Indoors and outdoors... for greatest sales results." Outdoor Advertising Incorporated / National Sales Representative of the Outdoor Industry. 60 East 42ne dStreet, New York 17, N.Y.

Illustrated sheet showing the difference between indoor television and outdoor billboard advertising.

Dates: dated, 1950s?
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

Intercontinental Hotel Nacional de Cuba Directory of Services, undated

 Item — Box 7, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-4-003
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

Intercontinental Hotel Nacional de Cuba laundry list, undated

 Item — Box 7, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-4-004
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

Palm Springs Biltmore brochure, undated, early 1950s?

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-009
Scope and Contents

Palm Springs Biltmore. Color illustrated brochure with black and white photographs of amenities and guests having fun.

Dates: undated, early 1950s?
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

Palm Springs Biltmore Fall rate schedule, 1956

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-007
Scope and Contents

Palm Springs Biltmore. Color illustrated in yellow and brown. Describes fall rates.

Dates: 1956
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

Palm Springs Biltmore Winter and Summer rate schedules, undated, early 1950s?

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-006
Scope and Contents

Palm Springs Biltmore rate schedules for winter (December 21 - April 21) and summer (June 4 - September 28). Lists prices for rooms and suites. Describes amenities.

Dates: undated, early 1950s?
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

Point Clear Pleasure Map, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-011
Scope and Contents

Vellum map with a hand-illustrated image of the area near Mobile Bay, Alabama. Includes various hotels, cottages, distances toward the Gulf, Pensacola, and Panama City.

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

Skirvin Hotel postcard, 1963-02-14

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-006
Scope and Contents Skirvin Hotel, Oklahoma City.Color-illustrated postcard. "Fabulous luncheon buffet and year 'round attractions... in the Skirvin Hotel Oklahoma City. Sip'n sup... enjoy the delightful luncheon buffet and evening hors d'oeuvres... served in the metropolitan atmosphere of the Sun Suite Club. And there's summer-time fun in the beautiful Sun Suite Pool and Patio."Verso is a fully completed postcard addressed to Mrs. John W. Shleppey, with a Valentine's Day message from...
Dates: 1963-02-14
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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Hotels Advertising. 25
Hotels. 24
Hotels -- History. 17
Restaurants 11
Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century 7
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Menu design. 7
Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 7
Restaurants -- Oklahoma 4
Palm Springs (Calif.) 3
Sales promotion -- United States. 3
Advertising 2
Advertising, Public service -- United States -- History 1
Eureka (Calif.) 1
Hotels -- California -- Los Angeles 1
Hotels -- Oklahoma -- Tulsa 1
Radio advertising. 1
Restaurants -- California -- San Francisco -- Menu 1
Restaurants -- Canada -- Vancouver -- Menu 1
Restaurants -- New York -- Menu 1
Restaurants -- Texas -- Dallas -- Menu 1
Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- United States 1
Souvenirs (Keepsakes). 1
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