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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 15 Collections and/or Records:

Qualicum Beach Resort lunch menu, 1957-09-29

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-015
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1957-09-29

R.V. Princess Mary menu, 1960-12-24

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-5-018
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1960-12-24

The Burrard Motel, 1958

 Item — Box 6, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-2-033

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  • Subject: Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century X
  • Subject: Restaurants -- Canada -- Vancouver -- Menu X

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Type
Archival Object 9
Digital Record 6
 
Subject
Restaurants 14
Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 9
Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- United States 2
Souvenirs (Keepsakes). 2
Hotels Advertising. 1
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Hotels. 1
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