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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 47 Collections and/or Records:

Palm Springs Biltmore brochure, undated, early 1950s?

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-009
Scope and Contents

Palm Springs Biltmore. Color illustrated brochure with black and white photographs of amenities and guests having fun.

Dates: undated, early 1950s?

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?
Illustrated paper placemat.
Illustrated paper placemat.

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

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  • Subject: Hotels Advertising. X

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Type
Archival Object 25
Digital Record 22
 
Subject
Hotels. 45
Hotels -- History. 36
Restaurants 17
Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 8
Menu design. 7