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 93 Collections and/or Records:

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The Beverly Hilton Coffee House paper coaster, undated

 Item — Box 6, Folder: 2

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-2-014

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

The Charcoal Broiler in the Bubble Room in the Baranof Hotel in Juneau, Alaska

 Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-3-005

Dates: 1957-10-02

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

The Charcoal Broiler in the Bubble Room in the Baranof Hotel in Juneau, Alaska , 1957-10-02

 Item — Box 6, Folder: 3

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-3-005

Dates: 1957-10-02

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

The Eye of the Needle cocktail menu and panorama guide

 Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-5-019

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

The Eye of the Needle cocktail menu and panorama guide, undated

 Item — Box 6, Folder: 5

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-5-019

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

The Grill paper placemat, undated

 Item — Box 7, Folder: 1

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-7-1-015

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

The Nugget Shop brochure

 Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-2-009

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

The Outrigger menu [first variant], undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 3

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-3-007

Scope and Contents

The Outrigger menu, Hotel Benjamin Franklin, Seattle, Washington. Created by famed Trader Vic.

Illustrated cover and illustrated interiors. Menu lists tiki-inspired dishes, along with cocktails, wines, and spirits.

Cocktail napkin and table cards are illustrated; table cards advertise different cocktails for sale.

This item is determined to be an earlier variant based on food and drink prices.

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

This Week in Palm Springs Map and Entertainment Guide

 Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-005

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

This Week in Palm Springs Map and Entertainment Guide, November 10

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 5

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-5-005

Scope and Contents

This Week in Palm Springs Map and Entertainment Guide.

Extensive fold-out map with entertainment available for the week. Advertisements for lounge singers, lists of the addresses of the stars, hotel directory, etc.

Dates: November 10

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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Additional filters:

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

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Restaurants -- Washington (State) -- Seattle -- Menu 23

Restaurants -- California -- Los Angeles 13

Restaurants -- Oklahoma 10

Alaska -- Description and travel 4

Hotels -- History. 4

Hotels Advertising. 4

Hotels -- California -- Los Angeles 3

Restaurants -- California -- San Francisco -- Menu 3

Restaurants -- United States -- Purchasing 3

Aeronautics -- Safety measures. 2

Hotels. 2

Mendenhall Glacier (Alaska). 2

Nightclubs -- California -- Los Angeles 2

Palm Springs (Calif.) 2

Palm Springs (Calif.) -- Maps. 2

Restaurants -- Alaska -- Menu 2

Restaurants -- Canada -- Vancouver -- Menu 2

Restaurants -- Florida -- Miami Beach -- Menu 2

Restaurants -- Texas -- Dallas -- Menu 2

United States -- Maps. 2

Comic books, strips, etc. 1

Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States 1

Restaurants -- Oregon -- Portland -- Menu 1

Seattle World's Fair (1962). 1

Tourism -- Marketing. 1

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