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:
Smitty's Pancake House souvenir menu, 1958
Smitty's Pancake House 2200 Seventh Ave., Seattle, Washington.
Illustrated menu cover. Menu lists breakfast items.
Sourdough Lil's
Sourdough Lil's, undated
Sourdough Lil's. Westport, Washington.
Menu shaped like saloon doors that swing open. Menu is photocopy of handwritten menu featuring a la carte seafood items, sandwiches, cocktails and spirits. Verso has a photograph of a man wearing a large sombrero. Above the photograph reads "The People's Choice", below reads "Mayor R.B. Taylor Esq. - No Phone - No Address - No Business - No Money".
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Hospital Easter Dinner menu
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Hospital Easter Dinner menu, 1961-04-02
Steve's Cocktail Menu
Steve's Cocktail Menu, undated
Steve's Cocktail Menu.
Illustrated menu cover. Menu lists specialty drinks, spirits, standard cocktails, and other drinks. Verso gives the history of "The Back Bar."
Steve's Gay 90's Room paper placemat, undated
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.
Steve's Gay 90's souvenir postcard brochure
Swedish Club brochure, undated
Swedish Club brochure. 1920 Dexter Ave., North Seattle, Washington.
Photo-illustrated brochure in blue. Shows the banquet hall rooms, views from the balcony, lobby furnishings, and gives a history of the location.