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Purdy's Cafe menu and ephemera, 1957-10-01

Item — Box 8, Folder: 4

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-014

Scope and Contents Purdy's Cafe, 823 Granville St., Vancouver, B.C.Yellow cover illustrated with yellow totem pole images. Menu lists seafood, sandwiches, and breakfast and lunch options.The daily specials list steaks and seafood for dinner, as well as starters and dessert.The meditations flyer talks about living a better life and seems to be a series of self-affirmations to be repeated.The business card could be a sticker backed on a pink card—this is not clear...

Dates: 1957-10-01

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

Qualicum Beach Resort lunch menu, 1957-09-29

Item — Box 8, Folder: 4

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-015

Scope and Contents

Qualicum Beach Resort, located on Vancouver Island.

Cover has a color photograph overlooking a golf course and the Strait of Georgia. Interior describes Qualicum Beach's amenities.

Full-course menu lists cold cuts and lunch fare.

Dates: 1957-09-29

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

R.V. Princess Mary menu, 1960-12-24

Item — Box 8, Folder: 5

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-5-018

Scope and Contents

R.V. Princess Mary menu. S.S. Princess Mary was removed from active service in 1952 and turned into the R.V. Princess Mary, a floating restaurant in British Columbia.

Menu is illustrated inside and out with nautical themed images. The inside is signed by Gord Stevenson. Menu items include seafood, and an attachment card lists the captain's suggestions.

Dates: 1960-12-24

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

Sea Foods Fish and Oyster Bar menu, undated

Item — Box 9, Folder: 1

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-9-1-011

Scope and Contents

Sea Foods Fish and Oyster Bar. 766 Granville Street, Vancouver 2, B.C. Phone PAcific 6048.

Illustrated menu cover. Menu lists seafoods, soups, and salads. Includes a wine list. Includes an attachment card advertising lobster tails.

Dates: undated

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

Season's Greetings dinner napkin, likely 1960-12-24

Item — Box 8, Folder: 5

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-5-019

Scope and Contents

Generic paper napkin with no specific restaurant brandings. Was originally located with the R.V. Princess Mary materials, which date to Christmas 1960. Assumed to part of that grouping.

Color illustrated with a poinsettia and red candle.

Dates: likely 1960-12-24

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

Special Steak Menu at The Empress

Digital Image

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-5-013

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, 1918-1960s / Special Steak Menu at The Empress, undated

Special Steak Menu at The Empress, undated

Item — Box 6, Folder: 5

Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-6-5-013

Dates: undated

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

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