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 53 Collections and/or Records:
Pierre's [second variant], undated
Pierre's. 2201 South Harvard. Tulsa, Oklahoma. Color illustrated cover.
Menu lists steaks, broiler meals, and Lebanese dinners. This item has been determined to be a later variant based on food prices.
Ricsha menu
Ricsha menu, undated
Ricsha. 3301 Peoria. RIverside 2-2787.
Illustrated cover.
Menu lists Chinese dinners. Attachment card gives Chinese specials and American steak dinners. Small business card illustrated with photograph of the dining room is also attached.
Rio Room lunch menu
Robinwood Souvenir Menu
Robinwood Souvenir Menu [business card variant]
Roy L. Morgan's Western Village Hotel menu
Roy L. Morgan's Western Village Hotel menu, undated
Roy L. Morgan's Western Village Hotel. 11334 E. Admiral Place. Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Illustrated menu. Cover has been amended to include the new owner's name and the apparent rebranding to not include the word "Inn." Menu is similar to the other Western Village menu, but the prices are slightly higher.
"Sailor" Dick Trout's Petroleum Inn menu
"Sailor" Dick Trout's Petroleum Inn menu, undated
"Sailor" Dick Trout's Petroleum Inn. 4616 East Admiral Place. Phone 8-3766, 8-0226.
Illustrated cover. Menu lists steak and chicken items.
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