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 577 Collections and/or Records:
The Rio Room Appetizers and Hors d'oeuvres [second variation], undated
The Rio Room Appetizers and Hors d'oeuvres. The Washington Athletic Club, Seattle, Washington.
Cover is illustrated. Menu lists appetizers and a short dinner menu. Interior design is slightly different from the first variation—internal pages and text are larger.
The Rio Room Appetizers and Hors d'oeuvres [third variation]
The Rio Room Appetizers and Hors d'oeuvres [third variation], undated
The Rio Room Appetizers and Hors d'oeuvres. The Washington Athletic Club, Seattle, Washington.
Menu cover is illustrated. Menu lists appetizers and a short dinner menu. This item appears to be an undamaged copy of the second variation, without any aging to the adhesive tape holding the pages inside.
The Shamrock Club Night menu
The Shamrock Club Night menu, undated
The Shamrock Club Night. Illustrated menu cover. Menu indicates a cover charge for dinner, dancing, and a floor show. Menu lists "Lone Star" dinner, along with cocktails and wines.
The Shamrock Hilton Menu
The Shamrock Hilton Menu, undated
The Shamrock Hilton Menu.
Photo-illustrated cover. Inside lists breakfast suggestions and a la carte options. Verso indicates that this was color lithographed in the United States.
The Shamrock Room Service Breakfast Menu
The Shamrock Room Service Breakfast Menu, undated
The Shamrock Room Service Breakfast Menu. Good morning!
Illustrated cover. Menu lists a la carte options and breakfast suggestions. A blank comment card is inside, ready to be sent to the General Manager. Verso gives instructions for ordering tomorrow's breakfast tonight.
The Sherman Chicago Coffee Shop breakfast menu
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