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 38 Collections and/or Records:
Multnomah Falls Lodge placemat, undated
Multnomah Falls Lodge paper placemat. Scalloped edges. Illustrated in brown and green, with a map of the lodge's location, along with drawings of a covered wagon trek, a river boat, the Falls, and the Lodge.
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.
Pelican's Roost drinks list, 1956
Photograph of Lawry's restaurant, undated
Photograph of Lawry's restaurant [larger print], undated
Robinwood Souvenir Menu, undated
Robinwood Souvenir Menu [business card variant], undated
Robinwood Souvenir Menu. Business card sized. See the other Robinwood Souvenir Menu entry for details about location.
Menu lists steak and seafood options, along with tabouli (a Lebanese dish that happens to be popular in Oklahoma).
Seattle World's Fair Spanish Village Menu
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.
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