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 52 Collections and/or Records:
Topspot Cafe paper napkin, undated
Item — Box 9, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-3-009
Scope and Contents
Topspot Cafe. Specializes in fine Chinese dinners. [Hours listed.] For orders to take home please call PA 3-1717, PA 2-9778.
Illustrated napkin.
Dates:
undated
Welcome to the Magic Empire paper placemat, undated
Item — Box 9, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-007
Scope and Contents
Welcome to the Magic Empire. Hand-illustrated map of Northeastern Oklahoma with various dams, water features, and other landmarks. Copyrighted by the Tulsa Paper Company.
Dates:
undated
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