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 57 Collections and/or Records:
The Charcoal Broiler in the Bubble Room in the Baranof Hotel in Juneau, Alaska , 1957-10-02
The Eye of the Needle cocktail menu and panorama guide, undated
The Grill paper placemat, undated
The Outrigger menu [first variant], undated
The Outrigger menu, Hotel Benjamin Franklin, Seattle, Washington. Created by famed Trader Vic.
Illustrated cover and illustrated interiors. Menu lists tiki-inspired dishes, along with cocktails, wines, and spirits.
Cocktail napkin and table cards are illustrated; table cards advertise different cocktails for sale.
This item is determined to be an earlier variant based on food and drink prices.
This Week in Palm Springs Map and Entertainment Guide, November 10
This Week in Palm Springs Map and Entertainment Guide.
Extensive fold-out map with entertainment available for the week. Advertisements for lounge singers, lists of the addresses of the stars, hotel directory, etc.
Topspot Cafe paper napkin, undated
Topspot Cafe. Specializes in fine Chinese dinners. [Hours listed.] For orders to take home please call PA 3-1717, PA 2-9778.
Illustrated napkin.
Welcome to the Magic Empire paper placemat, undated
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.
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