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:
Olympia - "It's the water" brochure, undated
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.
Pan American Emergency Instructions brochure
Pan American Emergency Instructions brochure, 1956
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.
Pan American World Airways "Inside Alaska" travel brochure and map
Pan American World Airways "Inside Alaska" travel brochure and map, 1956
"Your PAA Clipper Trip ... Inside Alaska". Color illustrated brochure and map of flight routes to Alaska. Describes scenic landmarks and points of interest.
Pelican's Roost drinks list, 1956
Photograph of Lawry's restaurant
Photograph of Lawry's restaurant, undated
Photograph of Lawry's restaurant [larger print]
Photograph of Lawry's restaurant [larger print], undated
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- Souvenirs (Keepsakes). 97
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- Restaurants -- United States -- Menus 38
- Menu design. 31
- 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 + ∧ less