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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Audio Recordings

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Hapel Booth Interview - Part 1 (Wolfe County), Wolfe County, Kentucky; Hapel Booth; and Robert M. Rennick

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Hapel Booth Interview - Part 2 (Wolfe County), Wolfe County, Kentucky; Hapel Booth; and Robert M. Rennick

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Hapel Booth Interview - Part 3 (Wolfe County), Wolfe County, Kentucky; Hapel Booth; and Robert M. Rennick

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Lucile Davis Interview - Part 1 (Woodford County), Woodford County, Kentucky; Lucile Davis; and Robert M. Rennick

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Lucile Davis Interview - Part 2 (Woodford County), Woodford County, Kentucky; Lucile Davis; and Robert M. Rennick

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Lucile Davis Interview - Part 3 (Woodford County), Woodford County, Kentucky; Lucile Davis; and Robert M. Rennick

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Lucile Davis Interview - Part 4 (Woodford County), Woodford County, Kentucky; Lucile Davis; and Robert M. Rennick

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Bill Fletcher Interview (Woodford County), Woodford County, Kentucky; Bill Fletcher; and Robert M. Rennick