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 55 Collections and/or Records:
Trader Vic's menu, undated
Trader Vic's at The Bayshore Inn. Vancouver, Canada.
Illustrated menu cover. Extensive menu listing tiki drinks, cocktails, and other spirits, along with Chinese and Polynesian inspired food.
Item includes room service menu and materials related to the Bayshore Hotel, as well as table cards from Trader Vic's.
White Spot menu
White Spot menu, undated
White Spot menu. Various locations listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Illustrated menu cover. Menu lists hot and cold sandwiches. Verso describes the Wonderbird Legend.