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 14 Collections and/or Records:
Steve's Gay 90's Room paper placemat, undated
Steve's Gay 90's Room, 5238 South Tacoma Way. Smorgasbord, dinners, cocktails.
Illustrated paper placemat with cartoon designs of the dining room, including performers on stage and couples sitting in surrey booths. Includes musical tabulature for various songs.
The Eye of the Needle cocktail menu and panorama guide
The Eye of the Needle cocktail menu and panorama guide, 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.