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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:

Victor Rosellini's Restaurant lunch menu, 1958-06-14

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-003
Scope and Contents

Victor Rosellini's Restaurant. 610 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington.

Illustrated menu cover. Lunch menu lists a la carte options, and has a dated attachment card with the daily specials.

Dates: 1958-06-14
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

Victor Rosellini's Restaurant wine list

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-004
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Victor Rosellini's Restaurant wine list, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-004
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Collection:

This collection consists of a variety of artifacts, mostly Native American in nature. The most relevant part of this collection has been processed.

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

Villa d'Este Dessert Menu

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-002
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Von's Cafe dinner menu

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-005
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Von's Cafe dinner menu, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-005
Scope and Contents

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.

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

Warling's menu

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-021
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Warling's menu, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-021
Scope and Contents

Warling's. 7115 Woodlawn. Seattle, Washington.

Illustrated menu cover. Dinner menu lists steaks and seafood.

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

Washington Athletic Club lunch menu

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-006
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Washington Athletic Club lunch menu, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-006
Scope and Contents

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.

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

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

Additional filters:

Type
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
∨ more
Souvenirs (Keepsakes). 22
Space Needle (Seattle, Wash.) 6
Space Needle Restaurant 6
Comic books, strips, etc. 4
Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States 4
United States. Army -- Officers. 4
Seattle World's Fair (1962). 2
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