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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 51 Collections and/or Records:

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

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  • Subject: Hotels. X

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Type
Archival Object 27
Digital Record 24
 
Subject
Hotels Advertising. 47
Hotels. 47
Hotels -- History. 39
Restaurants 20
Menu design. 9