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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Christine Burgan and Floyd Barnes Interview - Part 4 (Harrison County), Harrison County, Kentucky; Christine Burgan; Floyd Barnes; and Robert M. Rennick

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Anne Matera Interview - Part 2 (Hart County) and Mildrin Eubank and Jewel Eubank Interview - Part 1 (Allen County), Hart County, Kentucky; Allen County, Kentucky; Anne Matera; Mildrin Eubank; Jewell Eubank; and Robert M. Rennick

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Maralea Arnett Interview - Part 1 (Henderson County), Henderson County, Kentucky; Maralea Arnett; and Robert M. Rennick

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Ashley Chilton Interview - Part 2 (Henry County), Henry County, Kentucky; Ashely Chilton; and Robert M. Rennick

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Ashley Chilton Interview - Part 1 (Henry County), Henry County, Kentucky; Ashley Chilton; and Robert M. Rennick

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Harold Ledbetter Interview - Part 1 (Hopkins County), Hopkins County, Kentucky; Harold Ledbetter; and Robert M. Rennick

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Harold Ledbetter Interview - Part 2 (Hopkins County), Hopkins County, Kentucky; Harold Ledbetter; and Robert M. Rennick

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George Roberts Interview (Jackson County, Indiana) - Part 1, Jackson County, Indiana; George Roberts; and Robert M. Rennick

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George Roberts Interview (Jackson County, Indiana) - Part 2, Jackson County, Indiana; George Roberts; and Robert M. Rennick

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Jess Wilson Interview - Part 1 (Jackson & Clay Counties), Jackson County, Kentucky; Clay County, Kentucky; Jess Wilson; and Robert M. Rennick

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Jess Wilson Interview - Part 2 (Jackson & Clay Counties), Jackson County, Kentucky; Clay County, Kentucky; Jess Wilson; and Robert M. Rennick

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Jess Wilson Interview - Part 3 (Jackson & Clay Counties), Jackson County, Kentucky; Clay County, Kentucky; Jess Wilson; and Robert M. Rennick

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Robert Suell Interview (Jessamine County), Jessamine County, Kentucky; Robert Suell; and Robert M. Rennick

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Goldie Swain Interview - Part 1 (Johnson & Martin Counties), Johnson County, Kentucky; Martin County, Kentucky; Goldie Swain; and Robert M. Rennick

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Goldie Swain Interview - Part 2 (Johnson & Martin Counties), Johnson County, Kentucky; Martin County, Kentucky; Goldie Swain; and Robert M. Rennick

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Goldie Swain Interview - Part 3 (Johnson & Martin Counties), Johnson County, Kentucky; Martin County, Kentucky; Goldie Swain; and Robert M. Rennick

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Goldie Swain Interview - Part 4 (Johnson & Martin Counties), Johnson County, Kentucky; Martin County, Kentucky; Goldie Swain; and Robert M. Rennick

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Arthur Pope Interview - Part 1 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick

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Arthur Pope Interview - Part 2 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick

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Arthur Pope Interview - Part 3 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick

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Arthur Pope Interview - Part 4 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick

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Arthur Pope Interview - Part 5 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick

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Arthur Pope Interview - Part 6 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick

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Arthur Pope Interview - Part 7 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick

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Arthur Pope Interview - Part 8 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick