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Shleppey, John W., 1901-1975

 Person

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

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-1-019
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

New Marine Room Le Petit Menu, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-2-002
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

Nikko menu, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-2-003
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

Norselander children's menu, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-2-005
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

Norselander dinner menu, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-2-007

Filtered By

  • Subject: Restaurants -- United States -- Menus X
  • Subject: Restaurants -- Washington (State) -- Seattle -- Menu X

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Type
Digital Record 120
Archival Object 118
 
Subject
Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century 234
Menu design. 234
Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- United States 14
Souvenirs (Keepsakes). 14
Space Needle (Seattle, Wash.) 6