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 53 Collections and/or Records:

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Palm Springs Biltmore Fall rate schedule

 Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-007

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Palm Springs Biltmore Fall rate schedule, 1956

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-007

Scope and Contents

Palm Springs Biltmore. Color illustrated in yellow and brown. Describes fall rates.

Dates: 1956

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

Palm Springs Biltmore Winter and Summer rate schedules

 Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-006

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Palm Springs Biltmore Winter and Summer rate schedules, undated, early 1950s?

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-006

Scope and Contents

Palm Springs Biltmore rate schedules for winter (December 21 - April 21) and summer (June 4 - September 28). Lists prices for rooms and suites. Describes amenities.

Dates: undated, early 1950s?

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

Point Clear Pleasure Map

 Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-011

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Point Clear Pleasure Map, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-011

Scope and Contents

Vellum map with a hand-illustrated image of the area near Mobile Bay, Alabama. Includes various hotels, cottages, distances toward the Gulf, Pensacola, and Panama City.

Dates: undated

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

Skirvin Hotel postcard

 Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-006

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Skirvin Hotel postcard, 1963-02-14

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 2

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-006

Scope and Contents Skirvin Hotel, Oklahoma City.Color-illustrated postcard. "Fabulous luncheon buffet and year 'round attractions... in the Skirvin Hotel Oklahoma City. Sip'n sup... enjoy the delightful luncheon buffet and evening hors d'oeuvres... served in the metropolitan atmosphere of the Sun Suite Club. And there's summer-time fun in the beautiful Sun Suite Pool and Patio."Verso is a fully completed postcard addressed to Mrs. John W. Shleppey, with a Valentine's Day message from...

Dates: 1963-02-14

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

Skirvin Hotel Room Service breakfast menu, 1960-02

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 2

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-007

Scope and Contents

Skirvin Hotel Room Service. Good morning!

Illustrated menu card. Menu lists breakfast items and beverages. Lower left corner may indicate that this was designed in February 1960. Lower right corner indicates this was color lithographed in the United States.

Dates: 1960-02

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / John W. Shleppey collection, Undated / Sub-Collection 6 - John W. Shleppey artifacts / John W. Shleppey collection of restaurant menus and travel/advertising ephemera

Sooner Room advertisement board

 Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-010

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

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Additional filters:

Type

Archival Object 28

Digital Record 24

Collection 1

 

Subject

Hotels Advertising. 47

Hotels. 45

Hotels -- History. 36

Restaurants 17

Menu design. 8

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Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 8

Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century 7

Palm Springs (Calif.) 6

Restaurants -- Oklahoma 6

Sales promotion -- United States. 6

Advertising 5

Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- United States 4

Souvenirs (Keepsakes). 4

Advertising, Public service -- United States -- History 2

Eureka (Calif.) 2

Hotels -- California -- Los Angeles 2

Hotels -- Oklahoma -- Tulsa 2

Restaurants -- Canada -- Vancouver -- Menu 2

Tourism -- Marketing. 2

Indians of North America. 1

Radio advertising. 1

Restaurants -- California -- San Francisco -- Menu 1

Restaurants -- New York -- Menu 1

Restaurants -- Texas -- Dallas -- Menu 1

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