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
Terry Cornett Interview - Part 1 (Letcher County), Letcher County, Kentucky; Terry Cornett; and Robert M. Rennick
Terry Cornett Interview - Part 2 (Letcher County), Letcher County, Kentucky; Terry Cornett; and Robert M. Rennick
Beulah Lykins Interview - Part 1 (Lewis County), Lewis County, Kentucky; Beulah Lykins; and Robert M. Rennick
Beulah Lykins Interview - Part 2 (Lewis County), Lewis County, Kentucky; Beulah Lykins; and Robert M. Rennick
Pat Rankin and Shirley Dunn Interview - Part 1 (Lincoln County), Lincoln County, Kentucky; Pat Rankin; Shirley Dunn; and Robert M. Rennick
Pat Rankin and Shirley Dunn Interview - Part 2 (Lincoln County), Lincoln County, Kentucky; Pat Rankin; Shirley Dunn; and Robert M. Rennick
Mary Singleton Interview - Part 1 (Livingston County), Livingston County, Kentucky; Mary Singleton; and Robert M. Rennick
May Belle Morton Interview - Part 1 (Logan County), Logan County, Kentucky; May Belle Morton; and Robert M. Rennick
May Belle Morton Interview - Part 2 (Logan County), Logan County, Kentucky; May Belle Morton; and Robert M. Rennick
May Belle Morton Interview - Part 3 (Logan County), Logan County, Kentucky; May Belle Morton; and Robert M. Rennick
May Belle Morton Interview - Part 4 (Logan County), Logan County, Kentucky; May Belle Morton; and Robert M. Rennick
May Belle Morton Interview - Part 5 (Logan County), Logan County, Kentucky; May Belle Morton; and Robert M. Rennick
May Belle Morton Interview - Part 6 (Logan County), Logan County, Kentucky; May Belle Morton; and Robert M. Rennick
Charles B. Castner Interview - Part 1 (Louisville & Nashville Railroad), Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company, Charles B. Castner, and Robert M. Rennick
Charles B. Castner Interview - Part 2 (Louisville & Nashville Railroad), Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company, Charles B. Castner, and Robert M. Rennick
Charles B. Castner Interview - Part 3 (Louisville & Nashville Railroad), Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company, Charles B. Castner, and Robert M. Rennick
Charles B. Castner Interview - Part 4 (Louisville & Nashville Railroad), Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company, Charles B. Castner, and Robert M. Rennick
Robert N. Grise Interview - Part 1 (Madison County), Madison County, Kentucky; Robert N. Grise; and Robert M. Rennick
Robert N. Grise Interview - Part 2 (Madison County), Madison County, Kentucky; Robert N. Grise; and Robert M. Rennick
Austin and Connie Wireman Interview - Part 1 (Magoffin County), Magoffin County, Kentucky; Austin Wireman; Connie Wireman; and Robert M. Rennick
Austin and Connie Wireman Interview - Part 2 (Magoffin County), Magoffin County, Kentucky; Austin Wireman; Connie Wireman; and Robert M. Rennick
Austin and Connie Wireman Interview - Part 3 (Magoffin County), Magoffin County, Kentucky; Austin Wireman; Connie Wireman; and Robert M. Rennick
Austin and Connie Wireman Interview - Part 4 (Magoffin County), Magoffin County, Kentucky; Austin Wireman; Connie Wireman; and Robert M. Rennick
Gerald Thompson Interview - Part 1 (Marion County), Marion County, Kentucky; Gerald Thompson; and Robert M. Rennick
Gerald Thompson Interview - Part 2 (Marion County), Marion County, Kentucky; Gerald Thompson; and Robert M. Rennick