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Sharp discusses the folklore told by family members about his father, Edward Sharp. Having collected these stories from those related to the subject, Sharp analyzes the connection these stories, as well as the sharing of these stories, play in the formation of their personalities and lives. Sharp also examines mannerisms, speech, and other elements that have seemed for have made his father who he was. Created by David Sharp while enrolled in English 391 during spring semester 1997.

Scope and Contents note Headrick discusses the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day traditions of fifteen college-aged members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. By examining these traditions, Headrick suggests common themes, which he has then placed in the categories of family, food, charity, song and religion. In addition, Headrick analyzes the role of family, especially extended family, that arises particularly during the holiday season. Created by David E. Headrick while enrolled in English 356...

Scope and Contents note Ciccotti analyzes the telling, enacting and passing on of Christmas Eve customs and traditions, particularly amongst those with membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ciccotti examines the lack of commercialism present in these folkloric traditions, and discusses the presence of a sense of togetherness with her informant's loved ones, particularly extended family. Ciccotti concludes by presenting the belief that traditions tend to become a part of a person, helping to...

Scope and Contents note Ricks analyzes the social, cultural and historical elements behind the folk medicine common to her own family. Through means of comparing and contrasting, Ricks also examines folk medicine of other immigrants dating back to the same time period as many of the family cures began to surface in her family. Finally, Ricks discusses the scientific validity behind many such family folk remedies. Created by Lisa Ricks while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 495 class during summer semester...

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Gibb discusses common Lithuanian traditions, many from her own childhood, including traditional foods, Lithuanian dance and costumes, traditional holidays, beliefs and superstitions. In addition, Gibb discusses important geographic, cultural and religious commonalities of Lithuania that have served to form these many varied traditions. Created by Kotryna Gibb while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 495 class during summer semester of 2003.

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Troyer analyzes the emotional, historical, and traditional value placed on her family's heirlooms. Troyer also examines the path that many of these items have taken in becoming part of her family's collection. Created by Keri Troyer while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 495 class during summer semester of 2003.

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Saul examines the necessity as well as pleasure of eating in the human physiological and social experience. Discussing the stories behind her favorite food items from her favorite people, Saul analyzes the pleasure of food while creating an enjoyable to read recipe book for herself and others. Created by Kimberly Saul while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 495 class during Summer Semester of 2003.

Scope and Contents note Dickman examines the enjoyment one gets of sharing stories relating to getting in trouble with one's parents. Dickman compares and contrasts cultural, and individual differences with reoccurring themes in these stories, such as sneaking out of the house, breaking a parent's item, and playing ball in the house. Finally, Dickman discusses the gender based differences between punishments given by mothers verses fathers. Created by Ryan Dickman while enrolled in English 356 during fall semester...

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Honaker discusses a collection of emotionally touching, humorous and frighteningly dangerous folklore stories pertaining to initiatory experiences at scout and girl's camps. Honaker then analyzes these experiences on a camping, maturing and human experience spectrum. Created by Kiersten Honaker while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 356 class during fall semester of 2002.

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Stevenson analyzes the properties of poetry that allows it to be a childhood folk genre that easily continues into adulthood. Stevenson then discusses commonalities amongst different pieces of folk poetry, such as a personal, community, performance intention of meaning, as well as special occasion expression. Created by Rebecca Stevenson while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 495 class during summer semester of 2003.