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 573 Collections and/or Records:
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.
Welcome to the Magic Empire paper placemat, undated
Welcome to the Magic Empire. Hand-illustrated map of Northeastern Oklahoma with various dams, water features, and other landmarks. Copyrighted by the Tulsa Paper Company.
Well of the Sea Carte des Vins
Well of the Sea Carte des Vins, undated
Well of the Sea, Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois. "Carte des Vins" translates to wine list.
Illustrated menu cover. Menu lists wines. Verso has a chart indicating the quality of vintage wines and champagnes from 1921-1950.
Well of the Sea coffee shop menu
Well of the Sea coffee shop menu, 1955-12-04
Well of the Sea, Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois.
Photo-illustrated menu cover featuring the dining room. Menu lists sandwiches, seafood cocktails, etc. A dated attachment card gives the day's dinner suggestions.
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