Robert M. Rennick Oral History Collection consists of interviews conducted by Robert Rennick with local historians and genealogists in the 1970s related to the origin of community names in Kentucky. The interviews were later referenced in books he authored, such as Kentucky Place Names and From Red Hot to Monkey's Eyebrow: Unusual Kentucky Place Names. Included in the collection are interviews with local historians from Indiana that Dr. Rennick conducted prior to relocating to Kentucky.
The collection is organized alphabetically by name of county.
To view Rennick's topographical maps of Kentucky see the Robert M. Rennick Topographical Maps Collection website.
To view to Rennick's manuscripts and research notes see the Robert M. Rennick Manuscript Collection website.
Sound quality may vary
Audio Recordings
Henry Giles and Nancy Bereley Interview - Part 1 (Adair County), Adair County, Kentucky; Henry Giles; Nancy Bereley; and Robert M. Rennick
Henry Giles and Nancy Bereley Interview - Part 2 (Adair County), Adair County, Kentucky; Henry Giles; Nancy Bereley; and Robert M. Rennick
Henry Giles Interview - Part 3 (Adair County) and May Martin/Red Harp Interview - Part 1 (Clay County), Adair County, Kentucky; Henry Giles; Mary Martin; Red Harp; and Robert M. Rennick
Henry Giles Interview - Part 1 (Adair County), Adair County, Kentucky; Henry Giles; and Robert M. Rennick
Henry Giles Interview - Part 2 (Adair County), Adair County, Kentucky; Henry Giles; and Robert M. Rennick
Mildrin Eubank and Jewel Eubank Interview - Part 2 (Allen County), Allen County, Kentucky; Mildrin Eubank; Jewel Eubank; and Robert M. Rennick
Mildrin Eubank and Jewel Eubank Interview - Part 3 (Allen County), Allen County, Kentucky; Mildrin Eubank; Jewel Eubank; and Robert M. Rennick
Phillip Spencer Interview - Part 1 (Anderson County), Anderson County, Kentucky; Phillip Spencer; and Robert M. Rennick
Phillip Spencer Interview - Part 2 (Anderson County), Anderson County, Kentucky; Phillip Spencer; and Robert M. Rennick
Phillip Spencer Interview - Part 3 (Anderson County), Anderson County, Kentucky; Phillip Spencer; and Robert M. Rennick
Virgaline Lewis Interview - Part 1 (Bath County), Bath County, Kentucky; Virgaline Lewis; and Robert M. Rennick
Virgaline Lewis Interview - Part 2 (Bath County), Bath County, Kentucky; Virgaline Lewis; and Robert M. Rennick
Red Harp Interview - Part 1 (Bell County), Bell County, Kentucky; Red Harp; and Robert M. Rennick
Red Harp Interview - Part 2 (Bell County), Bell County, Kentucky; Red Harp; and Robert M. Rennick
Red Harp Interview - Part 3 (Bell County), Bell County, Kentucky; Red Harp; and Robert M. Rennick
Edward S. Wilson Interview - Part 1 (Bell County), Bell County, Kentucky; Edward S. Wilson; and Robert M. Rennick
Bill Best Interview - Part 1 (Appalachian Studies at Berea College), Bill Best and Robert M. Rennick
Bill Best Interview - Part 2 (Appalachian Studies at Berea College), Bill Best and Robert M. Rennick
Bill Best Interview - Part 3 (Appalachian Studies at Berea College), Bill Best and Robert M. Rennick
Anne Fitzgerald Interview - Part 1 (Boone County), Boone County, Kentucky; Anne Fitzgerald; and Robert M. Rennick
Anne Fitzgerald Interview - Part 2 (Boone County), Boone County, Kentucky; Anne Fitzgerald; and Robert M. Rennick
Pat Rafferty Interview (Boone County), Boone County, Kentucky; Pat Raffery; and Robert M. Rennick
William Balden Interview - Part 2 (Boyle County), Boyle County, Kentucky; William Balden; and Robert M. Rennick
C.E. Edminston Interview - Part 2 (Boyle County), Boyle County, Kentucky; C.E. Edminston; and Robert M. Rennick
Edith Brumley Interview - Part 1 (Bracken County), Bracken County, Kentucky; Edith Brumley; and Robert M. Rennick