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
Kathryn Owen Interview - Part 3 (Clark County), Clark County, Kentucky; Kathryn Owen; and Robert M. Rennick
Kathryn Owen Interview - Part 4 (Clark County), Clark County, Kentucky; Kathryn Owen; and Robert M. Rennick
Glada Cobb, Marion C. Martin and Kenneth Harp Interview - Part 1 (Clay County), Clay County, Kentucky; Glada Cobb; Marion C. Martin; Kenneth "Red" Harp; and Robert M. Rennick
Glada Cobb, Marion C. Martin and Kenneth Harp Interview - Part 2 (Clay County), Clay County, Kentucky; Glada Cobb; Marion C. Martin; Kenneth "Red" Harp; and Robert M. Rennick
Glada Cobb, Marion C. Martin and Kenneth Harp Interview - Part 3 (Clay County), Clay County, Kentucky; Glada Cobb; Marion C. Martin; Kenneth "Red" Harp; and Robert M. Rennick
Glada Cobb, Marion C. Martin and Kenneth Harp Interview - Part 4 (Clay County), Clay County, Kentucky; Glada Cobb; Marion C. Martin; Kenneth "Red" Harp; and Robert M. Rennick
Glada Cobb, Marion C. Martin and Kenneth Harp Interview - Part 5 (Clay County), Clay County, Kentucky; Glada Cobb; Marion C. Martin; Kenneth "Red" Harp; and Robert M. Rennick
Glada Cobb, Marion C. Martin and Kenneth Harp Interview - Part 6 (Clay County), Clay County, Kentucky; Glada Cobb; Marion C. Martin; Kenneth "Red" Harp; and Robert M. Rennick
Braxton McDonald and Niles Minner Interview - Part 1 (Crittenden County), Crittenden County, Kentucky; Braxton McDonald; Niles Minner; and Robert M. Rennick
Braxton McDonald and Niles Minner Interview - Part 2 (Crittenden County), Crittenden County, Kentucky; Braxton McDonald; Niles Minner; and Robert M. Rennick
Braxton McDonald and Niles Minner Interview - Part 3 (Crittenden County), Crittenden County, Kentucky; Braxton McDonald; Niles Minner; and Robert M. Rennick
Braxton McDonald and Niles Minner Interview - Part 3 (Crittenden County), Crittenden County, Kentucky; Braxton McDonald; Niles Minner; and Robert M. Rennick
Randolph N. Smith Interview - Part 1 (Cumberland County), Cumberland County, Kentucky; Randolph N. Smith; and Robert M. Rennick
Randolph N. Smith Interview - Part 2 (Cumberland County), Cumberland County, Kentucky; Randolph N. Smith; and Robert M. Rennick
Randolph N. Smith Interview - Part 3 (Cumberland County), Cumberland County, Kentucky; Randolph N. Smith; and Robert M. Rennick
David and Aline Orrahood Interview - Part 1 (Daviess County), Daviess County, Kentucky; Marvin David Orrahood; Aline Joyce Orrahood; and Robert M. Rennick
David and Aline Orrahood Interview - Part 2 (Daviess County), Daviess County, Kentucky; Marvin David Orrahood; Aline Joyce Orrahood; and Robert M. Rennick
David and Aline Orrahood Interview - Part 3 (Daviess County), Daviess County, Kentucky; Marvin David Orrahood; Aline Joyce Orrahood; and Robert M. Rennick
David and Aline Orrahood Interview - Part 4 (Daviess County), Daviess County, Kentucky; Marvin David Orrahood; Aline Joyce Orrahood; and Robert M. Rennick
David and Aline Orrahood Interview - Part 5 (Daviess County), Daviess County, Kentucky; Marvin David Orrahood; Aline Joyce Orrahood; and Robert M. Rennick
Lucy White and Bert White Interview - Part 1 (Elliott Count), Elliot County, Kentucky; Bert White; Lucy White; and Robert M. Rennick
Lucy White and Bert White Interview - Part 2 (Elliott County), Elliot County, Kentucky; Bert White; Lucy White; and Robert M. Rennick
Lucy White and Bert White Interview - Part 4 (Elliott County), Elliot County, Kentucky; Bert White; Lucy White; and Robert M. Rennick
Lucy White and Bert White Interview - Part 4 (Elliott County) and Roscoe Davis Interview - Part 1 (Perry County), Elliott County, Kentucky; Bert White; Robert M. Rennick; Lucy White; Roscoe Davis; and Perry County, Kentucky
Lucy White and Bert White Interview - Part 3 (Elliott County), Elliott County, Kentucky; Bert White; Lucy White; and Robert M. Rennick