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 30 Collections and/or Records:
Monty's Cariboo Room placemat, undated
Monty's Cariboo Room, 1339 Richards Street, Vancouver B.C., Phone Pacific 6012. Green illustrations of western-themed items.
Mentions surf and turf, salads, and crab legs, and other barbecue items.
Monty's menu, undated
Monty's menu. Front cover is brown with blue text. Interior is yellow with red text.
Lists barbecue dinner items and seafood.
Monty's Spare Ribs cocktail napkin, undated
Monty's Spare Ribs cocktail napkin. Vancouver, B.C. Black and red illustration of a longhorn steer head. Scalloped edges along two sides.
"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.
R.V. Princess Mary menu, 1960-12-24
R.V. Princess Mary menu. S.S. Princess Mary was removed from active service in 1952 and turned into the R.V. Princess Mary, a floating restaurant in British Columbia.
Menu is illustrated inside and out with nautical themed images. The inside is signed by Gord Stevenson. Menu items include seafood, and an attachment card lists the captain's suggestions.
Sea Foods Fish and Oyster Bar menu, undated
Sea Foods Fish and Oyster Bar. 766 Granville Street, Vancouver 2, B.C. Phone PAcific 6048.
Illustrated menu cover. Menu lists seafoods, soups, and salads. Includes a wine list. Includes an attachment card advertising lobster tails.
Season's Greetings dinner napkin, likely 1960-12-24
Generic paper napkin with no specific restaurant brandings. Was originally located with the R.V. Princess Mary materials, which date to Christmas 1960. Assumed to part of that grouping.
Color illustrated with a poinsettia and red candle.