Shleppey, John W., 1901-1975

Steve's Gay 90's Restaurant postcard

Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-019

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Steve's Gay 90's Restaurant postcard, undated

Item — Box 9, Folder: 2

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-019

Scope and Contents

The Lovely Can Can Girls at Steve's Gay 90's Restaurant, South Tacoma, Washington.

Photo-illustrated postcard with image of three women dressed in can-can outfits on a stage. Verso is a blank postcard. Describes the restaurant: "While you dine, you'll enjoy entertainment amid the stage settings of old vaudeville. The ad curtain, drapes and chandeliers are from opera houses of the Old West. Fireplaces, furniture and decorations once graced Tacoma's showplace homes of the 80's."

Dates: undated

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

Steve's Gay 90's Room paper placemat

Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-018

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Steve's Gay 90's Room paper placemat, undated

Item — Box 9, Folder: 2

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-018

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

Steve's Gay 90's souvenir postcard brochure, undated

Item — Box 9, Folder: 2

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-021

Scope and Contents

Steve's Gay 90's, South Tacoma, Washington.

Souvenir brochure describing the dining rooms and history of the building. Includes a blank area for writing a message, and one of the folds includes an area to address the brochure for mailing.

Dates: undated