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 Burgan and Floyd Barnes Interview - Part 4 (Harrison County), Harrison County, Kentucky; Christine Burgan; Floyd Barnes; and Robert M. Rennick
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
Maralea Arnett Interview - Part 1 (Henderson County), Henderson County, Kentucky; Maralea Arnett; and Robert M. Rennick
Ashley Chilton Interview - Part 2 (Henry County), Henry County, Kentucky; Ashely Chilton; and Robert M. Rennick
Ashley Chilton Interview - Part 1 (Henry County), Henry County, Kentucky; Ashley Chilton; and Robert M. Rennick
Harold Ledbetter Interview - Part 1 (Hopkins County), Hopkins County, Kentucky; Harold Ledbetter; and Robert M. Rennick
Harold Ledbetter Interview - Part 2 (Hopkins County), Hopkins County, Kentucky; Harold Ledbetter; and Robert M. Rennick
George Roberts Interview (Jackson County, Indiana) - Part 1, Jackson County, Indiana; George Roberts; and Robert M. Rennick
George Roberts Interview (Jackson County, Indiana) - Part 2, Jackson County, Indiana; George Roberts; and Robert M. Rennick
Jess Wilson Interview - Part 1 (Jackson & Clay Counties), Jackson County, Kentucky; Clay County, Kentucky; Jess Wilson; and Robert M. Rennick
Jess Wilson Interview - Part 2 (Jackson & Clay Counties), Jackson County, Kentucky; Clay County, Kentucky; Jess Wilson; and Robert M. Rennick
Jess Wilson Interview - Part 3 (Jackson & Clay Counties), Jackson County, Kentucky; Clay County, Kentucky; Jess Wilson; and Robert M. Rennick
Robert Suell Interview (Jessamine County), Jessamine County, Kentucky; Robert Suell; and Robert M. Rennick
Goldie Swain Interview - Part 1 (Johnson & Martin Counties), Johnson County, Kentucky; Martin County, Kentucky; Goldie Swain; and Robert M. Rennick
Goldie Swain Interview - Part 2 (Johnson & Martin Counties), Johnson County, Kentucky; Martin County, Kentucky; Goldie Swain; and Robert M. Rennick
Goldie Swain Interview - Part 3 (Johnson & Martin Counties), Johnson County, Kentucky; Martin County, Kentucky; Goldie Swain; and Robert M. Rennick
Goldie Swain Interview - Part 4 (Johnson & Martin Counties), Johnson County, Kentucky; Martin County, Kentucky; Goldie Swain; and Robert M. Rennick
Arthur Pope Interview - Part 1 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick
Arthur Pope Interview - Part 2 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick
Arthur Pope Interview - Part 3 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick
Arthur Pope Interview - Part 4 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick
Arthur Pope Interview - Part 5 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick
Arthur Pope Interview - Part 6 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick
Arthur Pope Interview - Part 7 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick
Arthur Pope Interview - Part 8 (Johnson County), Johnson County, Kentucky; Arthur Pope; and Robert M. Rennick