Minnick Family Quartet Collection, 1971

Access and use

Location of collection:
Shenandoah County Library
Shenandoah County Library
514 Stoney Creek Blvd.
Edinburg VA, 22824
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Zachary Hottel
Phone: (540) 984-8200
Restrictions:

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. Researchers must register and agree to all copyright laws and archives policies before using the collection. Please contact the Shenandoah County Library before visiting to use this collection.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Minnick Family Quartet Collection, ca. 1971, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Summary

Extent:
3 Linear Feet
Abstract:
The collection includes two vinyl records from circa 1971 with music by the Minnick Family Quartet of Edinburg. The albums are "When I Looked Up and He Looked Down" and "We Shall Rise," both produced by Major Recording Studios in Waynesboro Virginia.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Minnick Family Quartet Collection, ca. 1971, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Background

Scope and content:

The Minnick Family Quartet Collection is organized in one box, with each vinyl record foldered individually.

Biographical / historical:

The Minnick Family Quartet of Edinburg Virginia was a Christian singing group active from 1971 through 1975. The group members included Grace Barrick Minnick, her husband Melvin "Pete" Minnick, and their sons Kevin and Terry Minnick. The group formed after their pastor, Rev. Jimmy Robinson, of Wakeman's Grove Church of the Brethren, invited them to sing at the Bridgewater Home for the Aged on August 8, 1971.

Acquisition information:
Donated on November 29, 2021 by Julie M. Reeves.
Processing information:

No orginal order. Items were foldered after processing.

Physical location:
Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Indexed terms

Places:
Edinburg (Va)