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
Christine McGlone, Faye Cargo and Thelma Roe Interview - Part 2 (Carter County), Carter County, Kentucky; Christine McGlone; Faye Cargo; Thelma Roe; and Robert M. Rennick
Christine McGlone, Faye Cargo and Thelma Roe Interview - Part 3 (Carter County), Carter County, Kentucky; Christine McGlone; Faye Cargo; Thelma Roe; and Robert M. Rennick
Christine McGlone, Faye Cargo and Thelma Roe Interview - Part 4 (Carter County), Carter County, Kentucky; Christine McGlone; Faye Cargo; Thelma Roe; and Robert M. Rennick
Christine McGlone, Faye Cargo and Thelma Roe Interview - Part 5 (Carter County), Carter County, Kentucky; Christine McGlone; Faye Cargo; Thelma Roe; and Robert M. Rennick
Christine McGlone, Faye Cargo and Thelma Roe Interview - Part 6 (Carter County), Carter County, Kentucky; Christine McGlone; Faye Cargo; Thelma Roe; and Robert M. Rennick
Christine McGlone, Faye Cargo and Thelma Roe Interview - Part 7 (Carter County), Carter County, Kentucky; Christine McGlone; Faye Cargo; Thelma Roe; and Robert M. Rennick
Otis C. Thomas and Dorthy Thomas Interview - Part 1 (Casey County), Casey County, Kentucky; Otis C. Thomas; Dorthy Thomas; and Robert M. Rennick
Otis C. Thomas and Dorthy Thomas Interview - Part 2 (Casey County), Casey County, Kentucky; Otis C. Thomas; Dorthy Thomas; and Robert M. Rennick
Otis C. Thomas and Dorthy Thomas Interview - Part 3 (Casey County), Casey County, Kentucky; Otis C. Thomas; Dorthy Thomas; and Robert M. Rennick
Otis C. Thomas and Dorthy Thomas Interview - Part 4 (Casey County), Casey County, Kentucky; Otis C. Thomas; Dorthy Thomas; and Robert M. Rennick
Otis C. Thomas and Dorthy Thomas Interview - Part 5 (Casey County), Casey County, Kentucky; Otis C. Thomas; Dorthy Thomas; and Robert M. Rennick
William T. Turner Interview - Part 1 (Christian County), Christian County, Kentucky; William T. Turner; and Robert M. Rennick
William T. Turner Interview - Part 2 (Christian County), Christian County, Kentucky; William T. Turner; and Robert M. Rennick
William T. Turner Interview - Part 3 (Christian County), Christian County, Kentucky; William T. Turner; and Robert M. Rennick
William T. Turner Interview - Part 4 (Christian County), Christian County, Kentucky; William T. Turner; and Robert M. Rennick
William T. Turner Interview - Part 5 (Christian County), Christian County, Kentucky; William T. Turner; and Robert M. Rennick
William T. Turner Interview - Part 6 (Christian County), Christian County, Kentucky; William T. Turner; and Robert M. Rennick
William T. Turner Interview - Part 7 (Christian County), Christian County, Kentucky; William T. Turner; and Robert M. Rennick
Kathryn Owen Interview - Part 1 (Clark & Montgomery County), Clark County, Kemtucky; Montgomery County, Kentucky; Kathryn Owen; and Robert M. Rennick
Myrtle Grooms Interview - Part 1 (Clark County), Clark County, Kentucky; Myrtle Grooms; and Robert M. Rennick
Myrtle Grooms Interview - Part 2 (Clark County), Clark County, Kentucky; Myrtle Grooms; and Robert M. Rennick
Kathryn Owen Interview - Part 2 (Clark & Montgomery County), Clark County, Kentucky; Montgomery County, Kentucky; Kathryn Owen; and Robert M. Rennick
Kathryn Owen Interview - Part 3 (Clark & Montgomery County), Clark County, Kentucky; Montgomery County, Kentucky; Kathryn Owen; and Robert M. Rennick
Kathryn Owen Interview - Part 1 (Clark County), Clark County, Kentucky; Kathryn Owen; and Robert M. Rennick
Kathryn Owen Interview - Part 2 (Clark County), Clark County, Kentucky; Kathryn Owen; and Robert M. Rennick