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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 93 Collections and/or Records:

Moon Temple postcard, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-1-019
Scope and Contents

Moon Temple postcard. Photograph of a waitress holding a stack of menus in the dining room near diners.

Verso is blank. Gives the restaurant address. Walt Scarff Photography and Publication.

Dates: undated

Multnomah Falls Lodge placemat, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-1-021
Scope and Contents

Multnomah Falls Lodge paper placemat. Scalloped edges. Illustrated in brown and green, with a map of the lodge's location, along with drawings of a covered wagon trek, a river boat, the Falls, and the Lodge.

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

Olympia - "It's the water" brochure, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-3-001
Scope and Contents

Famous Olympia - "It's the water" America's Original Light Table Beer. Color illustrated brochure describing how Olympia beer is brewed. Internal pamphlet describes how Washington water improves the beer.

Dates: undated

Pan American Emergency Instructions brochure, 1956

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-002
Scope and Contents

Emergency Instructions for your safety. Just in case...

Pan American Double Decked "Strato" Clipper Service.

Greyscale illustrated brochure with teal accents. Gives instructions on how to use life jackets, emergency exits, and the evacuation slide. Also describes how to behave in emergency landings.

Dates: 1956

Pan American World Airways "Inside Alaska" travel brochure and map, 1956

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-001
Scope and Contents

"Your PAA Clipper Trip ... Inside Alaska". Color illustrated brochure and map of flight routes to Alaska. Describes scenic landmarks and points of interest.

Dates: 1956

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  • Subject: Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- United States X

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Type
Archival Object 52
Digital Record 41
 
Subject
Souvenirs (Keepsakes). 84
Restaurants 72
Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 38
Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century 26
Menu design. 26