WAUFleuryLeoOasisSuburbanPHColl1632.xml Guide to the Leo W. Fleury Collection of Photographs of Performers At the Oasis Suburban Restaurant approximately 1940-1950 Fleury, (Leo W.) Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries © 2020 (Last modified: 9/19/2025)
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections PH1632 Fleury, Leo W. Leo W. Fleury collection of photographs of performers at the Oasis Suburban Restaurant approximately 1940-1950 1 box 49 photographs; 1 piece of ephemera; 1 photocopy ; sizes vary Collection materials are in English and Spanish. Signed publicity photographs of entertainers who performed at the Oasis Suburban Restaurant (also known as Oasis Club or Oasis Road House) in Seattle

Leo Fleury was born on April 24, 1916 to Edward and Erma Fleury who owned a grocery store in Seattle. He served in the Navy in WWII, participating in the Aleutian Campaign, and attained the rank of Chief Pharmacist Mate. He also served on the USS Texas . After the war, he became the manager of the Oasis Road House where he worked until 1948. While at the Oasis, he was responsible for booking all the entertainment which is when he acquired many signed photographs of the entertainers. In 1948, after he left the Oasis, he established an accounting practice which continued until his retirement in 1988. Mr. Fleury was a member of the Washington State Society of Certified Public Accountants, worked with the State Board of Accountancy, was a co-founder of an accountants roundtable discussion group and an assistant to the Washington Tax Conference. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Elks Club, and the Italian Club.

The Oasis Road House or the Oasis Suburban Restaurant was a traditional dining establishment that also functioned as a supper club. The term may describe different establishments depending on the region, but in general supper clubs tend to present themselves as having a high-class image, even if the price is affordable to all. The Oasis was located at the corner of Aurora Avenue and 140th Street in Seattle, Washington. Dancing and entertainment occurred from 9:00 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. daily.

Arranged in 2 series.

Publicity Photographs of Performers Ephemera

The collection includes publicity photographs of entertainers who performed at the Oasis Suburban Restaurant (also known as Oasis Club or Oasis Road House) in Seattle in the 1940s. The photographs have inscribed messages to Leo Fleury.

The collection is open to the public.

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Donor: Cleona Genzer, November 25, 2019.

Processed by Diane Mello, 2021.

 Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington) Photographs Seattle

 

Publicity Photographs of Performers PH1632 Box 11 1 Black entertainer Danny Alexander with jump rope between 1940 and 1950 James Kollar Studios, New York City, NY

Danny Alexander was noted for tap dancing while jumping rope.

Written on photograph: To Leo From Danny Alexander.

 PH1632 Box 11 2 Olga Anton wearing top hat 1946?

Maurice Seymour (photographer)

Written on photograph: "To Leo" Best Wishes always - Dancingly Olga Anton. May 19, 1946

 PH1632 Box 11 3 Billie Byers 1946?

Murray Korman, NY (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo-With many thanks for making my two weeks at the Oasis so very, very pleasant, Always Billie Byers 6/28/46.

PH1632 Box 11 4 Maxine Carroll 1946?

Written on photograph: To Leo and Josie. Two very fine people. I've enjoyed knowing you both, Singingly Maxine Carroll 4/7/1947.

 PH1632 Box 11 5 Chatah and Carrole in Egyptian costume 1946

Skvizsky, Shanghai (photographer)

Written on photo: Kindest regards to Leo Sincerely Chatah and Carrole 24-6-'46.

 PH1632 Box 11 6 Syd Chatton between 1940 and 1950

Romaine, San Francisco, CA (photographer)

Written on photograph: To my pal, Leo, Sincerely Syd Chatton.

 PH1632 Box 11 7 Elmer and Marilyn Cleve between 1940 and 1950

Murray Korman, NY (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo Best Wishes Pleasant Acquaintance Sincerely Elmer & Marilyn Cleve.

 PH1632 Box 11 8 Happy Collier and Bill Deschner roller skating between 1940 and 1950

Photo-Art Commercial Studios, Portland, OR

Written on photograph: Best Wishes Leo from Happy Collier & Bill Deschner.

 PH1632 Box 11 9 Crumley and Jeanne between 1940 and 1950

Bloom, Chicago (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo Hope we will come back again to work the Oasis Club where everyone is so wonderful.

 PH1632 Box 12 10 Danny Dennis on unicycle between 1940 and 1950

Written on photograph: To Leo: And a nice 2 wk stay at the Oasis Danny Dennis Mahonly Jr.

 PH1632 Box 12 11 Don Julian and Marjorie between 1940 and 1950

Stamped on verso: Bert Levey Circuit, Inc. Publicity Department. Golden Gate Bldg., San Francisco, Calif.

 PH1632 Box 12 12 Don Julian and Marjorie dancing between 1940 and 1950

Written on photograph: To Leo - Un hombre muy bueno! With our love and best wishes. Don Julian and Marjorie.

 PH1632 Box 12 13 Grey and Diane doing dance move 1945?

John E. Reed, Hollywood, CA (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo-one great guy from Grey & Diane.

 PH1632 Box 12 14 Lester Harding between 1940 and 1950

Romaine, San Francisco, CA (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo, Who made a job - - - a pleasure! Thanks, Leo - Lester Harding.

PH1632 Box 12 15 Danny Hector between 1940 and 1950

Romaine, San Francisco, CA

Written on photograph: To Leo Fleury Here's hoping we work together again soon and that I have your [illegible] when we do All good wishes Danny Hector.

 PH1632 Box 12 16 Alice Hubert putting on ballet shoes 1946?

Romaine, San Francisco, CA (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo Best Wishes always Sincerely Alice Hubert. 4/21/46.

 PH1632 Box 12 17 T[illeg.] Jon-Stone wearing ice skates jumping over barrels June 19, 1946

Brown Photo Service, Minneapolis, MN (photographer)

Written on photograph: Leo: Has been good fun-for laughs that is - at the" Oasis" T[illeg.] Jon-Stone.

This might possibly be Benny Ross who with Maxine Stone were a husband-and-wife comedy duo in vaudeville.

 PH1632 Box 12 18 Eleanor Kunipo in Hawaiian costume between 1940 and 1950

Romaine, San Francisco, CA (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo, lots of luck always and may I come back soon it's been grand working at the Oasis (Aloha) Eleanor Kunipo.

 PH1632 Box 13 19 Magician Marty Klein holding deck of cards 1946?

Written on photograph: To Leo A Grand Guy! Handles Figures better than I do cards Sincerely Marty Klein 6/22/1946.

Stamped on verso: '10 Minutes with 10 Fingers."

PH1632 Box 13 20 Lucille Lane between 1940 and 1950

Romaine, San Francisco, CA (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo: Sincerely Lucille Lane.

PH1632 Box 13 21 Sammy Lee between 1940 and 1950

Bloom, Chicago (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo - Best of luck a pleasure to have known you Sammy Lee.

PH1632 Box 13 22 Dottie Lewis 1946?

Murray Korman, NY (photographer)

Written on photograph: Best of luck Leo, and greeting from Jim - Dottie Lewis. 1946.

 PH1632 Box 13 23 Lolita and Ardo in dance costumes between 1940 and 1950

Written on photograph: To Leo of the Oasis Supper Club, Seattle, Wash Sincerely Lolita and Ardo.

 PH1632 Box 13 24 Harvey Long doing card trick between 1940 and 1950

Van Ness Studio, Seattle (photographer)

Written on photograph: "Best of luck Leo Harvey Long Prestidigitator". Written on verso: Harvey and Maxine in "Strange Enchantment".

 PH1632 Box 13 25 Photograph of cartoon of Don Macleod 1946?

Written on photograph: To Leo Fleury-- an old pal and an old stand-by - with best wishes, etc. Don MacLeod May 10, 1946.

Printed on verso: Wusthmoor Theatrical Photographers, Seattle.

PH1632 Box 13 26 Trixie McCormick on a unicycle twirling lariats between 1940 and 1950

Ernie Mack, Reno, Nevada (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo Thanks for helping to make my week at the Oasis a pleasant one. Wishing you the best of everything always. Trixie McCormick.

 PH1632 Box 13 27 The Musical Ballens between 1940 and 1950

Surface of the print is damaged.

Bloom, Chicago (photographer)

Written on photograph: With all good wishes to Leo The Musical Ballens.

PH1632 Box 14 28 Dorothy Ann Oliver 1946?

Romaine, San Francisco, CA (photographer)

Written on photograph: I did have a grand week there with you - Sincerely Dorothy Ann Oliver. '46.

 PH1632 Box 14 29 Olsen and Bredice between 1940 and 1950

Maurice Seymour, Chicago (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo It was swell being here and we'll try to get back soon, The best Olsen and Bredice. Written on verso: Olsen and Bredice The "Swing Stylists".

 PH1632 Box 14 30 Steve and Sally Phillips between 1940 and 1950

Bori Backley, NYC (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo--Thanks for helping this become a wonderful week Sincerely Steve & Sally Phillips.

 PH1632 Box 14 31 Prof [illegible] and Beatrice between 1940 and 1950

Written on photograph: Best Wishes to Leo, Prof [illegible] and Beatrice.

PH1632 Box 14 32 Frank Radeleffs between 1940 and 1950

Bloom, Chicago (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo Here's wishing you long life and happiness always Frank Radeleffs The Rolled Infuristio.

 PH1632 Box 14 33 Richardson Twins in bellhop uniforms between 1940 and 1950

Written on photograph: To Leo, Kindest regards always from your friends Richardson Twins.

Written on verso: Richardson Twins " Tailored Taps".

 PH1632 Box 14 34 Al " Whitey" Roberts between 1940 and 1950

Maurice Seymour, Chicago (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo A Swell Guy, With all the best. Whitey Roberts.

 PH1632 Box 14 35 Roland and Reid, dancing 1946?

Written on photograph: To a swell guy Leo Hope we'll meet again soon Roland and Reid April 7, 1946.

Written on verso: Roland & Reid, 2203 N Highland Hollywood 28 Cal Tel: GL 9591.

 PH1632 Box 14 36 The Ruloff Trio with Tanya and Biagi between 1940 and 1950

Bruno [Bernard], NYC (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo from Alexi Ruloff " HANAMSTL": To Leo, One hell of a nice guy, Johnny; For Leo a friend, Tanya. Written on verso: The Ruloff Trio with Tanya and Biagi America's Smartest Ballroom Dancers.

 PH1632 Box 14 37 Reggie Rynal performing with paddle balls between 1940 and 1950

Maurice Seymour, Chicago (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo a swell guy and [illegible] fisherman Reggie Rynal.

PH1632 Box 15 38 Savina 1946?

Maurice Seymour (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo - Hoping to see you again at the Oasis Sincerely - Savina 1946. Printed on photograph: "Savina" "Ballet Tap--Aerobatic and Toe".

 PH1632 Box 15 39 Jane Slater between 1940 and 1950

Romaine, San Francisco, CA

Written on photograph: To Leo, Best Wishes to you always Sincerely Jane Slater. Written on verso: Jane Slater " Princess of Taps".

 PH1632 Box 15 40 Larry Tobler between 1940 and 1950

Michael Demming, Philadelphia, PA(photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo, I enjoyed our Banjo lessons with you while in Seattle and hope to get Salmon fishing next year with you sincerely, Larry Tobler.

 PH1632 Box 15 41 Wes Usher playing harmonica between 1940 and 1950

Bruno Studios (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo, With Best Wishes Wes Usher (Humor on the Harmonica).

 PH1632 Box 15 42 Betty Vickerson between 1940 and 1950

Written on photograph: To Leo: The Very Best Always Sincerely Betty Vickerson.

Written on verso: Betty Vickerson Ke. 2824 with Marque and Marquette Trio.

 PH1632 Box 15 43 Wilson Sisters, Burdette and Carole Wilson between 1940 and 1950

Maurice Seymour, Chicago (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo The personality behind the cash register Best wishes from the "Wilson Sisters". Written on verso: Wilson Sisters Burdette and Carole.

 PH1632 Box 15 44 Dottie Wohl between 1940 and 1950

Erna's Balcony Studio, Seattle, Washington (photographer)

Written on photograph: The Lion with a heart of Gold Dottie Wohl.

PH1632 Box 15 45 Dick Worthington between 1940 and 1950

Murray Di Atley, Detroit (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo, This is when I was young & handsome? It's been a long, long time. Best of luck always, Dick Worthington.

PH1632 Box 15 46 Ann [illegible] at microphone 1940?

Written on photograph: Bestest Leo Sincerely Ann [illegible]. December 30, 1940

 PH1632 Box 16 47 Portrait of a male performer signed 'Doc' between 1940 and 1950

John E. Reed,Hollywood (photographer)

Written on photograph: To Leo, Thanks for everything chief. It's been swell. If anybody wants lights you're the man that can do it. [Illegible] yours 'Doc'.

PH1632 Box 16 48 Female performer dressed in a camisole dance outfit between 1940 and 1950

Carlyle Blackwell [using the Paul Hesse Studio], Hollywood, CA (photographer)

 PH1632 Box 16 49 Male performer standing at microphone, wearing work gloves between 1940 and 1950 Ephemera PH1632 Box 16 50 The Oasis souvenir photograph label between 1940 and 1950 PH1632 Box 16 51 Photocopy of postcard images showing Oasis Suburban Restaurant interior and exterior between 1940 and 1950