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.

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Betty Tuttle Interview (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Betty W. Tuttle; and Robert M. Rennick

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Glenn Twyford Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Glenn Twyford; and Robert M. Rennick

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Glenn Twyford Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Glenn Twyford; and Robert M. Rennick

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Glenn Twyford Interview - Part 3 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Glenn Twyford; and Robert M. Rennick

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Ala Shearer Vickery Interview (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Ala Elizabeth Shearer Vickery; and Robert M. Rennick

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Garnett Walker Interview - Part 10 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Garnett Walker; and Robert M. Rennick

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Garnett Walker Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Garnett Walker; and Robert M. Rennick

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Garnett Walker Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Garnett Walker; and Robert M. Rennick

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Garnett Walker Interview - Part 4 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Garnett Walker; and Robert M. Rennick

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Garnett Walker Interview - Part 5 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Garnett Walker; and Robert M. Rennick

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Garnett Walker Interview - Part 6 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Garnett Walker; and Robert M. Rennick

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Garnett Walker Interview - Part 7 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Garnett Walker; and Robert M. Rennick

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Garnett Walker Interview - Part 8 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Garnett Walker; and Robert M. Rennick

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Garnett Walker Interview - Part 9 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Garnett Walker; and Robert M. Rennick

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Garnett Walker Interview - Part 3 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Garrett Walker; and Robert M. Rennick

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Alfred and Melvina Wright Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Alfred E. Wright; Melvina Wheeler Wright; and Robert M. Rennick

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Alfred and Melvina Wright Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Alfred E. Wright; Melvina Wheeler Wright; and Robert M. Rennick

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Luther and Georgia York Interview - Part 1 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Luther York; Georgia York; and Robert M. Rennick

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Luther and Georgia York Interview - Part 2 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Luther York; Georgia York; and Robert M. Rennick

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Luther and Georgia York Interview - Part 3 (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Luther York; Georgia York; and Robert M. Rennick

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Parker Young Interview (Wayne County), Wayne County, Kentucky; Parker Young; and Robert M. Rennick

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John L. Crawford Interview - Part 1 (Whitley County), Whitley County, Kentucky; John L. Crawford; and Robert M. Rennick

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John L. Crawford Interview - Part 2 (Whitley County), Whitley County, Kentucky; John L. Crawford; and Robert M. Rennick

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Eugene Siler Interview - Part 1 (Whitley County), Whitley County, Kentucky; Eugene Siler; and Robert M. Rennick

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Eugene Siler Interview - Part 2 (Whitley County), Whitley County, Kentucky; Eugene Siler; and Robert M. Rennick