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:
The Outrigger menu [fourth variant], undated
The Outrigger, Hotel Benjamin Franklin, Seattle, Washington. Created by famed Trader Vic.
Illustrated menu and pages inside.
Menu lists tiki-inspired dishes, cocktails, wine, and spirits.
This item has been determined as a "fourth variant" because the food and drink prices are higher than past variants.
The Outrigger menu [second variant]
The Outrigger menu [second variant], undated
The Outrigger, Hotel Benjamin Franklin, Seattle, Washington. Created by famed Trader Vic.
Illustrated cover and illustrations inside.
Lists tiki-inspired dishes, cocktails, wines, and spirits.
This menu is determined to be a "second variant" because the prices of food and drinks are slightly higher than the first variant.
The Outrigger menu [third variant]
The Outrigger menu [third variant], undated
The Outrigger, Hotel Benjamin Franklin, Seattle, Washington. Created by famed Trader Vic.
Illustrated cover and menu pages inside. Included is a wine list for The Camlin, "Seattle's Distinguished Hotel".
Menu lists tiki-inspired dishes, cocktails, wines, and spirits.
This item has been determined as a "third variant" because the food and drink prices are higher than past variants.
The Polynesia dinner menu
The Polynesia dinner menu, undated
The Polynesia. Pier 51, Seattle, Washington.
Color illustrated menu is yellow to indicate the dinner offerings. Lists hors d'oeuvres, salads, dinner offerings such as seafoods, Japanese dishes, and desserts.
The Polynesia drinks menu
The Polynesia drinks menu, undated
The Polynesia, located on Pier 51, Seattle, Washington.
Cover illustration is in red to indicate the drinks list. Includes wines, cocktails, tiki drinks, and hors d'oeuvres.