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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:

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

Welcome to Eureka California hospitality guide, 1958-08-07

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-020
Scope and Contents

Hospitality brochure printed in violet ink. Lists hotels and restaurants. Includes a postcard advertising the Ronel Motel.

Dates: 1958-08-07
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 Tulsa Magazine

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-021
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Welcome to Tulsa Magazine, 1961-07-07 - 1961-07-14

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-021
Scope and Contents

Welcome to Tulsa Magazine - Official Publication of Tulsa Hotel Association. "Where to dine / Places to go / Special events."

Printed in black and red on the cover. Lists entertainment, meetings, places to stay.

Dates: 1961-07-07 - 1961-07-14
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

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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
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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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