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:
Moon Temple postcard, undated
Moon Temple postcard. Photograph of a waitress holding a stack of menus in the dining room near diners.
Verso is blank. Gives the restaurant address. Walt Scarff Photography and Publication.
New Marine Room Le Petit Menu
New Marine Room Le Petit Menu, undated
New Marine Room Le Petit Menu. Illustrated cover. Part of the Olympic Western Hotel in Seattle, Washington.
"For an appetizer before dinner or for light dining during our entertainment."
Lists cold seafood buffet items and hot hors d'oeuvres.
Nikko menu
Nikko menu, undated
Nikko menu. Gold cover with black lettering. Rainier Ave. at King Street. Seattle 44 Washington. Telephone EA 2-4641.
Menu lists Japanese dishes, seafood, and soups.
Norselander children's menu
Norselander children's menu, undated
Children's menu in the shape of a Viking helmet. Printed in red and yellow. Elastic band so that children could wear it as a hat.
Lists dinner fare.
Norselander dinner menu
Norselander dinner menu, undated
Norselander dinner menu. Illustrated cover.
Lists full course dinners, steak, and seafood.