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 238 Collections and/or Records:
Lun Ting menu [black and white variant], undated
Lun Ting menu [green and gold variant]
Lun Ting menu [green and gold variant], undated
Marine Room dinner menu
Marine Room dinner menu, 1958-08-25
Marine Room dinner menu. Teal illustrated cover with midcentury illustrations of seahorses.
Dinner menu describes surf and turf style dinners, illustrated with midcentury clipart of fish. Lists desserts and wines. Inner flap describes the Olympic Hotel in Seattle, Washington.
Marine Room luncheon menu
Marine Room luncheon menu, 1958-08-25
Marine Room lunch menu. Teal green illustrated cover with midcentury silhouettes of seahorses. Dark green cord.
Lists specialties and entrees of the day. Verso describes The Olympic Western Hotel in Seattle, Washington.
Moon Temple menu
Moon Temple menu, undated
Moon Temple menu. Black cover with silver text and stylized Chinese characters. 2108 North 45th St., Seattle 3 Washington. Melrose 3-4280.
Lists a variety of Chinese dinners, as well as an American menu containing sandwiches, soups, steaks, and seafood.