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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 70 Collections and/or Records:

Skirvin Hotel postcard, 1963-02-14

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-006
Scope and Contents Skirvin Hotel, Oklahoma City.Color-illustrated postcard. "Fabulous luncheon buffet and year 'round attractions... in the Skirvin Hotel Oklahoma City. Sip'n sup... enjoy the delightful luncheon buffet and evening hors d'oeuvres... served in the metropolitan atmosphere of the Sun Suite Club. And there's summer-time fun in the beautiful Sun Suite Pool and Patio."Verso is a fully completed postcard addressed to Mrs. John W. Shleppey, with a Valentine's Day message from...
Dates: 1963-02-14

Skirvin Hotel Room Service breakfast menu, 1960-02

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-007
Scope and Contents

Skirvin Hotel Room Service. Good morning!

Illustrated menu card. Menu lists breakfast items and beverages. Lower left corner may indicate that this was designed in February 1960. Lower right corner indicates this was color lithographed in the United States.

Dates: 1960-02

Skirvin Tower Club menu, Monday

 Item — Box 10
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-10-011
Scope and Contents

Skirvin Tower Club, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Photo-illustrated menu cover. Lists Monday Tower Club Dinners a la carte.

Dates: Monday

Sooner Room advertisement board, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-010
Scope and Contents

"U.S. Prime, Charcoaled Steaks await only your order and your pleasure... in the Sooner Room. Lobby, Skirvin Hotel - open 'til 10:00 p.m."

Cardboard table sign with a triangular folded stand on the verso.

Dates: undated

The Sooner Room menu, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-009
Scope and Contents

The Sooner Room. The Skirvin Hotels, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Illustrated menu cover. Menu lists steaks and seafood.

Dates: undated

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Restaurants 69
Restaurants -- Oklahoma 61
Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century 57
Menu design. 57
Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 53