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 Windsor Restaurant/Secret Harbor menu, undated
The Windsor/Secret Harbor. Seattle, Washington.
Illustrated menu cover. Menu lists salads and light fare.
Top of the Inn menu
Top of the Inn menu, undated
Top of the Inn. Seattle, Washington.
Illustrated cover. Menu lists wines, dinner items, and desserts. Verso indicates that P.R. Hart and Company Inc., printed this item in Seattle, Washington.
Top of the Sorrento menu
Top of the Sorrento menu, undated
Top of the Sorrento. Sorrento Hotel, Terry and Madison - Seattle, Washington. MAin 2-6400.
Illustrated menu cut to be shaped like a cable car or trolley filled with characters dressed in 1890s-era clothing. Menu lists steak dinners.
U.S. Naval Station Commissioned Officers' Mess menu
U.S. Naval Station Commissioned Officers' Mess menu, 1958-10-10
U.S. Naval Station, Pier 91, Seattle, Washington. Commissioned Officers' Mess.
Illustrated menu cover. Menu lists cocktails, wines, and steak and seafood. Attachment card lists the day's specials.
Veranda Room drinks list
Veranda Room drinks list, undated
Dancing in the Veranda Room. Dominion Monarch Floating Hotel. Operated by Western Hotels, Inc., Pier 50, Seattle, Washington.
Illustrated cover. Bifold brochure advertising dancing and entertainment. Serves as a drinks list, advertising cocktails, wines, and spirits.
Victor Rosellini's Restaurant lunch menu
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