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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 53 Collections and/or Records:

Sooner Room advertisement board, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-010
Scope and Contents

"U.S. Prime, Charcoaled Steaks await only your order and your pleasure... in the Sooner Room. Lobby, Skirvin Hotel - open 'til 10:00 p.m."

Cardboard table sign with a triangular folded stand on the verso.

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

The Burrard Motel

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-2-033
Dates: 1958
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

The Burrard Motel, 1958

 Item — Box 6, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-2-033
Scope and Contents

Combination motel check-in/check-out procedure booklet and restaurant menu.

Dates: 1958
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

The Sooner Room menu, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-009
Scope and Contents

The Sooner Room. The Skirvin Hotels, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Illustrated menu cover. Menu lists steaks and seafood.

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

Thunderbird press clipping ("Epicurean Menu Served at Unique Restaurant...")

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-3-005
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Thunderbird Restaurant brochure

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-3-004
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Thunderbird Restaurant brochure, undated, possibly 1957

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-3-004
Scope and Contents

Thunderbird Restaurant - Snoqualmie Summit Ski Area. "A new adventure! Summer or winter, ride the chair lift to gourmet dining a top a mountain, 46 miles from Seattle's Floating Bridge."

Brochure advertising the amenities and features of the restaurant atop a mountain. Also includes a bifold table card that discusses weather and how much architectural engineering and effort went into designing a working restaurant.

Dates: undated, possibly 1957
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

Warner Represented Distinguished Hotels

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-001
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Warner Represented Distinguished Hotels, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-001
Scope and Contents

Warner Represented Distinguished Hotels.

Multi-page booklet advertising hotels around the United States owned by this conglomerate group. Includes photograph illustrations of exteriors and describes amenities.

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

Welcome to Eureka California hospitality guide

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-020
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

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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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