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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 250 Collections and/or Records:

Nikko menu, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-2-003
Scope and Contents

Nikko menu. Gold cover with black lettering. Rainier Ave. at King Street. Seattle 44 Washington. Telephone EA 2-4641.

Menu lists Japanese dishes, seafood, and soups.

Dates: undated

Norselander children's menu, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-2-005
Scope and Contents

Children's menu in the shape of a Viking helmet. Printed in red and yellow. Elastic band so that children could wear it as a hat.

Lists dinner fare.

Dates: undated

Norselander dinner menu, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-2-007

Norselander lunch menu, 1959-06-01

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-2-006
Scope and Contents

Norselander lunch menu. Illustrated cover.

Lists specialties, including a double martini or manhattan. Seafood and steaks.

Dates: 1959-06-01

Norselander Wine List, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-2-008

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  • Subject: Restaurants -- Washington (State) -- Seattle -- Menu X

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Archival Object 125
Digital Record 125
 
Subject
Restaurants 249
Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 238
Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century 237
Menu design. 237
Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- United States 23