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 250 Collections and/or Records:
The Polynesian Room drinks list
The Polynesian Room drinks list , undated
The Polynesian Room, Kau Kau Restaurant, Seattle, Washington.
Illustrated with a statue on the cover. Lists spirits, wine, cocktails, beer, tiki drinks, cordials, and hors d'oeuvres.
The Rainier Club dinner menu
The Rainier Club dinner menu, 1961-11-07
The Rainier Club, Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1888.
Cover is illustrated with a black and white photograph of the building.
Menu lists a la carte menu items, as well as a selective dinner page that can be removed for each new day's menu.
The Rainier Club lunch menu
The Rainier Club lunch menu, 1958-04-15
The Rainier Club, Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1888.
Cover is illustrated with a photograph of the building.
Menu lists a la carte suggestions and a la carte lunch options. An attachment card lists "special luncheon" options, and wishes several listed members happy birthday.
The Red Carpet [first variation]
The Red Carpet [first variation], undated
The Red Carpet, a Clark Restaurant. Research indicates location in Seattle, Washington.
Illustrated menu cover with image of a heraldic trumpeter.
Menu lists wines, salads, and steak and seafood dinners. This item has been determined to be an earlier variant based on food prices.
The Red Carpet [second variation]
The Red Carpet [second variation], undated
The Red Carpet, A Clark Restaurant. Research determines the location to be Seattle, Washington.
Menu cover illustration is a heraldic trumpeter.
Menu lists seafood and steak options, salads, wines, etc. This item has been determined to be a later variant based on food prices. Otherwise the design remained the same.
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