Shleppey, John W., 1901-1975

Victor Rosellini's Restaurant wine list, undated

Item — Box 9, Folder: 4

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-004

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Collection:

This collection consists of a variety of artifacts, mostly Native American in nature. The most relevant part of this collection has been processed.

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

Villa d'Este Dessert Menu

Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-002

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Villa d'Este Dessert Menu, undated

Item — Box 9, Folder: 4

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-002

Scope and Contents Villa d'Este Dessert Menu. Based on research, it's possible that this is the famous Villa d'Este in Trivoli, Italy, but the entire menu is in English and makes no direct mention of a city or nation. There are other locations with the name Villa d'Este in Las Vegas and San Francisco. Illustrated menu. Menu offers standard desserts, but features a special section listing items with names inspired by famous Italian landmarks, e.g., "Roman Holiday," "The Gondola," "The Coliseum". ...

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

Villa Venice menu

Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-10-007

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Villa Venice menu, 1953?

Item — Box 10

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-10-007

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1953?

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

Von's Cafe dinner menu

Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-005

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Von's Cafe dinner menu, undated

Item — Box 9, Folder: 4

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-005

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated