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
Osco and Molley Hicks Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Osco Martin Hicks; Molly A. Frost Hicks; and Robert M. Rennick
Wesley and Pearl Hucaby Interview (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Charlie Wesley Hucaby; Pearl Dobbs Hucaby; and Robert M. Rennick
Isaac Hucaby Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Isaac "Ike" Hucaby; and Robert M. Rennick
Isaac Hucaby Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Isaac "Ike" Hucaby; and Robert M. Rennick
Isaac Hucaby Interview - Part 3 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Isaac "Ike" Hucaby; and Robert M. Rennick
Alonzo Hurt Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Alonzo Winfrey Hurt; and Robert M. Rennick
Alonzo Hurt Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Alonzo Winfrey Hurt; and Robert M. Rennick
Elmer Hurt Interview - Part 3 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Elmer Edison Hurt; and Robert M. Rennick
Elmer Hurt Interview - Part 4 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Elmer Edison Hurt; and Robert M. Rennick
Elmer Hurt Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Elmer Hurt; and Robert M. Rennick
Elmer Hurt Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Elmer Hurt; and Robert M. Rennick
Larry Hurt Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Larry Kennedy Hurt; and Robert M. Rennick
Larry Hurt Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Larry Kennedy Hurt; and Robert M. Rennick
Larry Hurt Interview - Part 3 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Larry Kennedy Hurt; and Robert M. Rennick
Lulu B. Ingram Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Lulu B. Ingram; and Robert M. Rennick
Lulu B. Ingram Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Lulu B. Ingram; and Robert M. Rennick
Donald and Everett Jones Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Donald Jones; Everett Jones; and Robert M. Rennick
Donald and Everett Jones Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Donald Jones; Everett Jones; and Robert M. Rennick
F. R. Kelsay Interview (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Fount Rowe Kelsay; and Robert M. Rennick
Clyde Koger Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Clyde D. Koger; and Robert M. Rennick
Clyde Koger Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Clyde D. Koger; and Robert M. Rennick
Clyde Koger Interview - Part 3 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Clyde D. Koger; and Robert M. Rennick
John D. Lyons Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; John D. Lyons; and Robert M. Rennick
John D. Lyons Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; John D. Lyons; and Robert M. Rennick
W. P. and Gladys Lyons Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; W. P. Lyons; Gladys Hicks Lyons; and Robert M. Rennick