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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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

Topspot Cafe paper napkin, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 3

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-3-009

Scope and Contents

Topspot Cafe. Specializes in fine Chinese dinners. [Hours listed.] For orders to take home please call PA 3-1717, PA 2-9778.

Illustrated napkin.

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

Welcome to the Magic Empire paper placemat

 Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-007

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

Welcome to the Magic Empire paper placemat, undated

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 4

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-4-007

Scope and Contents

Welcome to the Magic Empire. Hand-illustrated map of Northeastern Oklahoma with various dams, water features, and other landmarks. Copyrighted by the Tulsa Paper Company.

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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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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