Shleppey, John W., 1901-1975

"Princess Mary" Restaurant Vessel paper placemat, 1958

Item — Box 8, Folder: 5

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-5-021

Scope and Contents

"Princess Mary" Restaurant Vessel. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Illustrated paper placemat in red and blue ink. Has an image of the restaurant vessel. Also has a poem, "A Gallant Lady" by J.B. Ball. A small cartoon character has a speech bubble that says "I'm Century Sam, and I'm rollin' out the old red carpet!" At the bottom, the placemat says VISIT B.C. IN '58 FOR THE CELEBRATION OF A CENTURY

Dates: 1958

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

Purdy's Cafe menu and ephemera

Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-014

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

Purdy's Cafe menu and ephemera, 1957-10-01

Item — Box 8, Folder: 4

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-014

Scope and Contents Purdy's Cafe, 823 Granville St., Vancouver, B.C.Yellow cover illustrated with yellow totem pole images. Menu lists seafood, sandwiches, and breakfast and lunch options.The daily specials list steaks and seafood for dinner, as well as starters and dessert.The meditations flyer talks about living a better life and seems to be a series of self-affirmations to be repeated.The business card could be a sticker backed on a pink card—this is not clear...

Dates: 1957-10-01

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

Qualicum Beach Resort lunch menu

Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-015

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

Qualicum Beach Resort lunch menu, 1957-09-29

Item — Box 8, Folder: 4

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-015

Scope and Contents

Qualicum Beach Resort, located on Vancouver Island.

Cover has a color photograph overlooking a golf course and the Strait of Georgia. Interior describes Qualicum Beach's amenities.

Full-course menu lists cold cuts and lunch fare.

Dates: 1957-09-29

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

R.V. Princess Mary menu

Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-5-018

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

R.V. Princess Mary menu, 1960-12-24

Item — Box 8, Folder: 5

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-5-018

Scope and Contents

R.V. Princess Mary menu. S.S. Princess Mary was removed from active service in 1952 and turned into the R.V. Princess Mary, a floating restaurant in British Columbia.

Menu is illustrated inside and out with nautical themed images. The inside is signed by Gord Stevenson. Menu items include seafood, and an attachment card lists the captain's suggestions.

Dates: 1960-12-24

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

Sea Foods Fish and Oyster Bar menu

Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-1-011

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

Sea Foods Fish and Oyster Bar menu, undated

Item — Box 9, Folder: 1

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-1-011

Scope and Contents

Sea Foods Fish and Oyster Bar. 766 Granville Street, Vancouver 2, B.C. Phone PAcific 6048.

Illustrated menu cover. Menu lists seafoods, soups, and salads. Includes a wine list. Includes an attachment card advertising lobster tails.

Dates: undated