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
Cecil Charles Interview (Wayne, Union and Randolph Counties, Indiana) - Part 2, Wayne County, Indiana; Union County, Indiana; Randolph County, Indiana; Cecil Charles; and Robert M. Rennick
Cecil Charles Interview (Wayne, Union and Randolph Counties, Indiana) - Part 3, Wayne County, Indiana; Union County, Indiana; Randolph County, Indiana; Cecil Charles; and Robert M. Rennick
Cecil Charles Interview (Wayne, Union and Randolph Counties, Indiana) - Part 4, Wayne County, Indiana; Union County, Indiana; Randolph County, Indiana; Cecil Charles; and Robert M. Rennick
Otha Ard Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Otha Ard; and Robert M. Rennick
Otha Ard Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Otha Ard; and Robert M. Rennick
Martin Back Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; William Martin Back; and Robert M. Rennick
Martin Back Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; William Martin Back; and Robert M. Rennick
Martin Back Interview - Part 3 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; William Martin Back; and Robert M. Rennick
Martin Back Interview - Part 4 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; William Martin Back; and Robert M. Rennick
Ira Bell Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Ira Bell; and Robert M. Rennick
Ira Bell Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Ira Bell; and Robert M. Rennick
Ira Bell Interview - Part 3 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Ira Bell; and Robert M. Rennick
Woodrow Bell interview (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Woodrow W. Bell; and Robert M. Rennick
Delbert Branscum Interview (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; William Delbert Branscum; and Robert M. Rennick
Zelma Hardwick Branscum Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Zelma Hardwick Branscum; and Robert M. Rennick
Zelma Hardwick Branscum Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Zelma Hardwick Branscum; and Robert M. Rennick
Rector Burnett Interview, Wayne County, Kentucky; Cleo Rector Burnett; and Robert M. Rennick
Rector Burnett Interview (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Cleo Rector Burnett; and Robert M. Rennick
Lloyd Burnett Interview (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky and Lloyd Denver Burnett
Claude Burris Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Claude Burris; and Robert M. Rennick
Claude Burris Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Claude Burris; and Robert M. Rennick
Bill Buster and Glenn and Lelia Twyford Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; William Edward Buster; Glenn H. Twyford; Lelia May Turner Twyford; and Robert M. Rennick
Bill Buster and Glenn and Lelia Twyford Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; William Edward Buster; Glenn H. Twyford; Lelia May Turner Twyford; and Robert M. Rennick
Bill Buster and Glenn and Lelia Twyford Interview - Part 3 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; William Edward Buster; Glenn H. Twyford; Lelia May Turner Twyford; and Robert M. Rennick
Lyle Chriswell Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Lyle Dolen Chriswell; and Robert M. Rennick