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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 106 Collections and/or Records:

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

Pelican's Roost drinks list, 1956

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-004
Scope and Contents Pelican's Roost. Verso of the photo-postcard indicates that this was a bar or lounge located in the Jordan Marsh department store in Miami, Florida. Cover illustration shows a pelican balancing bottles on its beak. Menu lists spirits, cocktails, beers, wines, and other drinks. Photo-postcard shows the outside of Jordan Marsh Department Store. Date on this resource record has been extrapolated from the postcard's description of the store as brand new; the location...
Dates: 1956

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Archival Object 57
Digital Record 49
 
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Souvenirs (Keepsakes). 97
Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- United States 93
Restaurants 83
Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 38
Menu design. 31