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
Edith Brumley Interview - Part 2 (Bracken County) and Lucien Robinson Interview - Part 1 (Robertson County), Bracken County, Kentucky; Robertson County, Kentucky; Edith Brumley; Lucien Robinson; and Robert M. Rennick
Josephine Back and Clara Jackson Interview - Part 1 (Breathitt County), Breathitt County, Kentucky; Josephine Back; Clara Jackson; and Robert M. Rennick
Josephine Back and Clara Jackson Interview - Part 2 (Breathitt County), Breathitt County, Kentucky; Josephine Back; Clara Jackson; and Robert M. Rennick
Clara Jackson Interview - Part 3 (Breathitt County) and Nevylle Shackelford - Part 1 (Lee and Wolfe County), Breathitt County, Kentucky; Lee County, Kentucky; Wolfe County, Kentucky; Clara Jackson; Nevylle Shackelford; and Robert M. Rennick
Burlyn Pike Interview - Part 1 (Bullitt County), Bullitt County, Kentucky; Burlyn Pike; and Robert M. Rennick
Burlyn Pike Interview - Part 2 (Bullitt County), Bullitt County, Kentucky; Burlyn Pike; and Robert M. Rennick
Burlyn Pike Interview - Part 3 (Bullitt County), Bullitt County, Kentucky; Burlyn Pike; and Robert M. Rennick
Burlyn Pike Interview - Part 4 (Bullitt County), Bullitt County, Kentucky; Burlyn Pike; and Robert M. Rennick
Nyla Morgan Interview - Part 1 (Butler County), Butler County, Kentucky; Nyla Morgan; and Robert M. Rennick
Nyla Morgan Interview - Part 2 (Butler County), Butler County, Kentucky; Nyla Morgan; and Robert M. Rennick
Olive Eldred and Nancy Beck Interview - Part 1 (Caldwell County), Caldwell County, Kentucky; Olive Seaton Eldred; Nancy Scrugham Beck; and Robert M. Rennick
Olive Eldred and Nancy Beck Interview - Part 2 (Caldwell County), Caldwell County, Kentucky; Olive Seaton Eldred; Nancy Scrugham Beck; and Robert M. Rennick
Olive Eldred and Nancy Beck Interview - Part 3 (Caldwell County), Caldwell County, Kentucky; Olive Seaton Eldred; Nancy Scrugham Beck; and Robert M. Rennick
Olive Eldred and Nancy Beck Interview - Part 4 (Caldwell County), Caldwell County, Kentucky; Olive Seaton Eldred; Nancy Scrugham Beck; and Robert M. Rennick
Brown Tucker Interview - Part 1 (Calloway County), Calloway County, Kentucky; Brown C. Tucker; and Robert M. Rennick
Brown Tucker Interview - Part 2 (Calloway County), Calloway County, Kentucky; Brown C. Tucker; and Robert M. Rennick
Brown Tucker Interview - Part 3 (Calloway County), Calloway County, Kentucky; Brown C. Tucker; and Robert M. Rennick
Brown Tucker Interview - Part 4 (Calloway County), Calloway County, Kentucky; Brown C. Tucker; and Robert M. Rennick
Brown Tucker Interview - Part 5 (Calloway County), Calloway County, Kentucky; Brown C. Tucker; and Robert M. Rennick
Brown Tucker Interview - Part 6 (Calloway County), Calloway County, Kentucky; Brown C. Tucker; and Robert M. Rennick
Margaret Hartman Interview - Part 3 (Campbell County), Campbell County, Kentucky; Margaret Hartman; and Robert M. Rennick
Margaret Hartman Interview - Part 4 (Campbell County), Campbell County, Kentucky; Margaret Hartman; and Robert M. Rennick
Margaret Hartman Interview - Part 5 (Campbell County), Campbell County, Kentucky; Margaret Hartman; and Robert M. Rennick
Margaret Hartman Interview - Part 6 (Campbell County), Campbell County, Kentucky; Margaret Hartman; and Robert M. Rennick
Christine McGlone, Faye Cargo and Thelma Roe Interview - Part 1 (Carter County), Carter County, Kentucky; Christine McGlone; Faye Cargo; Thelma Roe; and Robert M. Rennick