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 573 Collections and/or Records:
Pelican's Roost drinks list, 1956
Photograph of Lawry's restaurant, undated
Photograph of Lawry's restaurant [larger print], undated
Pierre's [first variant], undated
Pierre's, 2201 South Harvard. Tulsa, Oklahoma. Color illustrated cover.
Menu lists steaks, salads, and Lebanese dinners. This item has been determined to be an earlier variant based on prices.
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.
Pizza Pete souvenir menu
Pizza Pete souvenir menu, undated
Pizza Pete - The Eating Treat. Color illustrated cover. Lists 6 locations with phone numbers in the Seattle area.
Menu lists pizza options, specialties, Italian sandwiches, and spaghetti.
Powers Twin Teepees dinner menu
Powers Twin Teepees dinner menu, undated
Powers Twin Teepees, 7201 Aurora Avenue, Seattle, Washington.
Cover is illustrated with cartoonish stereotypes of Native Americans.
Menu lists sandwiches, seafood, and steaks. An attachment page dated for "Monday" lists the dinner menu, including shrimp cocktails and typical meat dishes.
Purdy's Cafe menu and ephemera
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