Scope and Contents note Describes the benefits of Boy Scouts of America program to boys and young men. Discusses the Eagle award in terms of requirements and benefits, focusing on the setting and achieving of goals as well as leadership. Explains that the efficacy of scouting programs depends on the dedication of scout leaders. Includes several interviews asking informants about their experience with Scouting. Created by Julie Kruse while she was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 392 class during Winter...

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Discusses the use of movie quotes within a particular group of friends or family. Explains that quoting movies provides entertainment and increases solidarity and camaraderie in the group. Also explains that the quote performer gains acceptance and admiration. Discusses the way in which humor acts as a solidifying agent in groups. Created by Jared Leavitt while he was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 392 class during Winter Semester 2004.

Scope and Contents note Explains why conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a positive life-changing experience. Discusses the short endurance of some conversions. Mentions conversion from non-religious life to membership in the Church as well as conversion from another religion. Briefly describes preaching methods used by missionaries. Discusses the benefits for missionaries of serving a mission, especially that missionaries experience personal conversion as they assist in other peoples'...

Scope and Contents note Investigates how people in an American Mormon culture think of astrology. Explains that because of mass media, most people are aware of astrology, even if they don't take it seriously. Relates the religious and historical origins of astrology. Includes interviews asking informants if they know their sign, whether they read their horoscope, and whether they consider astrological compatibility in dating relationships. Created by Jelka Kaplan while she was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English...

Scope and Contents note Discusses the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City as a defining and unifying event for Americans similar to the bombing of Pearl Harbor or the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Explains that patriotic feelings faded as time passed after September 11th. Discusses opinions about the war against terrorism. Includes interviews asking informants about their reaction to hearing about the terrorist attacks on September 11th. Created by Noël Alton while...

Scope and Contents note Discusses factors in the decision for females to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Explains that since women in the church are not commanded to serve missions as men are, they tend to look for spiritual confirmation in deciding to go. Mentions common elements in the decision process for women: patriarchal blessings, prayer, fasting, and scripture study (all means of receiving personal guidance), the influence of others, and personal revelatory moments....

Scope and Contents note Discusses how a house reflects the identity of the people who live in it and how it preserves history. Describes his family's move to a different house a few blocks away. Explains the process of remodeling as a creative venture. Includes interviews with the author's parents about their decision to move and about several pieces of art displayed in their new home. Includes digital images of art from the home, including paintings, quilts, a rug, and other objects. Created by Taylor Turner while...

Scope and Contents note Explains that her family refers to food according to the person or occasion through which they first experienced it. Relates the stories behind the recipes and names of favorite foods in her family. Explains that the project is companion to a family cookbook. Discusses various reasons informants gave for cooking. Includes recipes and the stories behind them from twenty-nine of the author's friends and family. Also includes "Cooking Stuff" a personal article by the author's mother, Alice...

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Mentions the importance of traditions to group identity. Discusses Christmas dinner traditions, including kinds of foods eaten, times dinner is served, etc. Includes responses to questions about what are essential elements of Christmas dinner. Created by Misty W. Anderson while she was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 495 class during Winter Semester 2002.