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 106 Collections and/or Records:

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Steve's Gay 90's Room paper placemat, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 2

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-018

Scope and Contents

Steve's Gay 90's Room, 5238 South Tacoma Way. Smorgasbord, dinners, cocktails.

Illustrated paper placemat with cartoon designs of the dining room, including performers on stage and couples sitting in surrey booths. Includes musical tabulature for various songs.

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

Steve's Gay 90's souvenir postcard brochure, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 2

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-021

Scope and Contents

Steve's Gay 90's, South Tacoma, Washington.

Souvenir brochure describing the dining rooms and history of the building. Includes a blank area for writing a message, and one of the folds includes an area to address the brochure for mailing.

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

Swiss Little Harbour Restaurant souvenir advertisement, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 2

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-2-026

Scope and Contents

Swiss Little Harbour Restaurant, Victoria, B.C.

Illustrated recto depicting the interior dining room. Verso gives a map of the location and describes the restaurant.

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 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

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Additional filters:

Type

Archival Object 57

Digital Record 49

 

Subject

Souvenirs (Keepsakes). 97

Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- United States 93

Restaurants 83

Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 38

Menu design. 31

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Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century 26

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

Restaurants -- California -- Los Angeles 13

Restaurants -- Oklahoma 10

Restaurants -- Canada -- Vancouver -- Menu 9

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 -- 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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