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 47 Collections and/or Records:
Intercontinental Hotel Nacional de Cuba laundry list
Intercontinental Hotel Nacional de Cuba laundry list, undated
Palm Springs Biltmore brochure
Palm Springs Biltmore brochure, undated, early 1950s?
Palm Springs Biltmore. Color illustrated brochure with black and white photographs of amenities and guests having fun.
Palm Springs Biltmore Fall rate schedule
Palm Springs Biltmore Fall rate schedule, 1956
Palm Springs Biltmore. Color illustrated in yellow and brown. Describes fall rates.
Palm Springs Biltmore Winter and Summer rate schedules
Palm Springs Biltmore Winter and Summer rate schedules, undated, early 1950s?
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.
Point Clear Pleasure Map
Point Clear Pleasure Map, undated
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.
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