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 Canter Interview - Part 1 (Estill County), Estill County, Kentucky; Kathryn Canter; and Robert M. Rennick
Kathryn Canter Interview - Part 2 (Estill County), Estill County, Kentucky; Kathryn Canter; and Robert M. Rennick
Kathryn Canter Interview - Part 3 (Estill County), Estill County, Kentucky; Kathryn Canter; and Robert M. Rennick
Martha Royse Interview - Part 1 (Fleming County), Fleming County, Kentucky; Martha Royse; and Robert M. Rennick
Martha Royse Interview - Part 2 (Fleming County), Fleming County, Kentucky; Martha Royse; and Robert M. Rennick
Martha Royse Interview - Part 3 (Fleming County), Fleming County, Kentucky; Martha Royse; and Robert M. Rennick
Martha Royse Interview - Part 4 (Fleming County), Fleming County, Kentucky; Martha Royse; and Robert M. Rennick
Martha Royse Interview - Part 5 (Fleming County), Fleming County, Kentucky; Martha Royse; and Robert M. Rennick
Martha Royse Interview - Part 6 (Fleming County), Fleming County, Kentucky; Martha Royse; and Robert M. Rennick
Corbin Joseph Interview - Part 3 (Prestonsburg, Floyd County), Floyd County, Kentucky; Breathitt County, Kentucky; Wolfe County, Kentucky; Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Corbin Joseph; and Robert M. Rennick
Thomas "Bud" Montgomery Interview - Part 1 (Floyd County), Floyd County, Kentucky; Thomas "Bud" Montgomery; and Robert M. Rennick
Thomas "Bud" Montgomery Interview - Part 2 (Floyd County), Floyd County, Kentucky; Thomas "Bud" Montgomery; and Robert M. Rennick
Thomas "Bud" and Glenora "Dinkie" Montgomery Interview (Floyd County) - Part 1, Floyd County, Kentucky; Thomas Montgomery; and Glenora Montgomery
Thomas "Bud" and Glenora "Dinkie" Montgomery Interview (Floyd County) - Part 2, Floyd County, Kentucky; Thomas Montgomery; and Glenora Montgomery
Corbin Joseph Interview - Part 1 (Prestonsburg, Floyd County), Floyd County, Kentucky; Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Corbin Joseph; and Robert M. Rennick
Butch Scalf Interview Part 1 (Floyd County), Floyd County, Kentucky; Butch Scalf; and Robert M. Rennick
Butch Scalf Interview Part 2 (Floyd County), Floyd County, Kentucky; Butch Scalf; and Robert M. Rennick
Butch Scalf Interview Part 3 (Floyd County), Floyd County, Kentucky; Butch Scalf; and Robert M. Rennick
Lois Tackett Interview (Floyd County), Floyd County, Kentucky; Lois Tackett; and Robert M. Rennick
Corbin Joseph Interview - Part 2 (Prestonsburg, Floyd County), Floyd County, Kentucky; Wolfe County, Kentucky; Breathitt County, Kentucky; Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Corbin Joseph; and Robert M. Rennick
Paul R. Foster Interview (Fountain County, Indiana), Fountain County, Indiana; Paul Ronald Foster; and Robert M. Rennick
Kenneth Goin Interview - Part 1 (Franklin County), Franklin County, Kentucky; Kenneth Goin; and Robert M. Rennick
Kenneth Goin Interview - Part 2 (Franklin County), Franklin County, Kentucky; Kenneth Goin; and Robert M. Rennick
Kenneth Goin Interview - Part 3 (Franklin County) and Mary Frances Brown Interview - Part 1 (Spencer County), Franklin County, Kentucky; Spencer County, Kentucky; Kenneth Goin; Mary Frances Brown; and Robert M. Rennick
Pat Ballard Interview - Part 1 (Garrard County), Garrard County, Kentucky; Pat Ballard; and Robert M. Rennick