Frances M. Razor Vicki and the Rest Collection
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a band jacket worn by founding member Frances (Davis) Razor, a memoir written by another band member, and 3 vinyl albums from other musicians. The jacket and the 3 vinyl albums were donated by Frances Razor. The LPs include self-titled albums by The Kangaroos and Dixie Peach, as well as a sampler album produced by Dayton’s WTUE in 1980. The memoir, which includes photographs, was written by another band member, Leslie (Cash) Sickler, and originally contributed to a web site; it is included for reference purposes only.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1964-1980
Creator
- Razor, Frances M. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Due to preservation concerns, original audio materials cannot be accessed in the reading room. Patrons may have access to reference copies. Items without reference copies can be digitized at the request of a patron for the cost of creating a digital copy. Please provide us at least two (2) weeks advance notice if you would like to request an audio or video reference copy. Call (937) 775-2092 or e-mail us at archives@www.libraries.wright.edu. Use of digitized content is subject to conditions governing use.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyrights for the audio, memoir, and photographs remain with their original creators. The memoir, written by another band member, was originally contributed to a web site and is included for reference purposes only. Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical / Historical
Vicki and the Rest, Dayton’s first all-girl rock band, was formed in November 1964, by neighbors Vicki Van Winkle (lead singer), Frances Davis (lead guitar), Merri Hill (rhythm guitar), and sisters Penny Cash (bass guitar) and Leslie Cash (drummer). With the exception of Merri, who attended Julienne High School, all of the girls were students at Fairmont East High School.
Vicki and the Rest made its debut at the GBU Hall Battle of the Bands late in 1964 and won the contest. They also played for the Kettering Holiday at Home parade, the Gem City Democratic Club, the Tropics, Forest Park Arena, Rainbow Rink, Sugar Shack, and the Coconut Lounge (Springfield). They typically earned about $75 to $100 per performance, depending on the distance traveled and length of the show.
The band generally played popular songs of the day, including several Beatles songs, as well as hits like “Hang On Sloopy,” “Wooly Bully,” “Shout,” and “House of the Rising Sun.” They also performed original songs such as “The Quiet One,” “Young and Dangerous,” and “Gone With You.”
Vicki and the Rest appeared on local TV and radio shows such as Teen Scene, Rising Generation, the AM Show, and WING’s Coca-Cola HiFi program.
Eventually, Merri left the band, and Frances’ boyfriend Dan MaLoon was added to play guitar. The band broke up in 1967.
Extent
0.2 linear feet (1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Vicki and the Rest, formed in 1964, was Dayton’s first all-girl rock band. The collection consists of a band jacket worn by founding member Frances (Davis) Razor, a memoir written by another band member, and 3 vinyl albums from other musicians.
Arrangement
The materials are arranged in a single series.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
This collection contains original vinyl records, which must be digitized prior to access, due to preservation concerns.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated to Special Collections and Archives in February 2016 by Frances M. (Davis) Razor, who was lead guitar player for Vicki and the Rest from 1964 to 1968.
Existence and Location of Originals
The photographs reproduced included in the memoir are believed to be in the possession of the band member who contributed the memoir online.
donor
- Razor, Frances M. (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Frances M. Razor Vicki and the Rest Collection (MS-562)
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lisa Rickey
- Date
- 2017 June 15
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
