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:
Villa d'Este Dessert Menu
Villa Venice menu
Villa Venice menu, 1953?
Villa Venice 6625 South Lewis, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Phone 7-8524.
Lists Italian dinners.
Also includes two torn newspaper articles—one advertising The White Turkeys in Westport, Connecticut, and one advertising Luchow's in New York City. Based on an obituary partially printed on the verso of one of the clippings, they were removed in 1953.
Von's Cafe dinner menu
Von's Cafe dinner menu, undated
Von's Cafe. Verso describes the history of the restaurant and how it was founded in 1910 and changed its name in 1939; also discusses history of Seattle, so it is assumed that the restaurant is located in Seattle, Washington.
Illustrated menu cover. Extensive menu lists typical dinner fare, and includes two sheets of paper dedicated to dinner menu items.
Warling's menu
Warling's menu, undated
Warling's. 7115 Woodlawn. Seattle, Washington.
Illustrated menu cover. Dinner menu lists steaks and seafood.
Washington Athletic Club lunch menu
Washington Athletic Club lunch menu, undated
Washington Athletic Club. Seattle, Washington.
Illustrated menu cover. Interior menu is separate, meaning that it is not printed onto the cover, but is included as multiple illustrated pages. Lists typical lunch fare, chef's suggestions, etc.
Well of the Sea Carte des Vins
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