Shleppey, John W., 1901-1975

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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 14 Collections and/or Records:

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The Chocolate House of Route Nine menu and order form

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Identifier: 1975-02-6.1-6-3-007

Dates: undated

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

The Chocolate House of Route Nine menu and order form, undated

Item — Box 6, Folder: 3

Identifier: 1975-02-6.1-6-3-007

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

The Diners' Club Magazine

Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-003

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

The Diners' Club Magazine , 1957-02

Item — Box 9, Folder: 5

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-003

Scope and Contents

The Diners' Club Magazine. Winter resort seventh anniversary issue.

Full magazine addressed to Shleppey Outdoor Advertising.

Dates: 1957-02

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

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