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:

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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

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

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Additional filters:

Type

Archival Object 25

Digital Record 22

 

Subject

Hotels. 45

Hotels -- History. 36

Restaurants 17

Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 8

Menu design. 7

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Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century 6

Palm Springs (Calif.) 6

Restaurants -- Oklahoma 6

Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- United States 4

Souvenirs (Keepsakes). 4

Eureka (Calif.) 2

Hotels -- California -- Los Angeles 2

Hotels -- Oklahoma -- Tulsa 2

Restaurants -- Canada -- Vancouver -- Menu 2

Sales promotion -- United States. 2

Tourism -- Marketing. 2

Restaurants -- New York -- Menu 1

Restaurants -- Texas -- Dallas -- Menu 1

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