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This project is a collection of thirteen stories of a local legend called "land's end light". It is based on an assumed ghost that walks the beaches of Beaufort, South Carolina with a lantern that is often seen at night. The analysis gives the historical context of the ghost stories and comments on different embellishments and versions, noting the conservative and dynamic elements of the story-telling. Collected by Courtney Anderson, Dr. Eliason's ENGL 391 class, Fall 2004.

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This project contains a collection of nursery rhymes collected by different family members and friends. The analysis comments on the overall importance and unique nature of nursery rhymes, such as their simplicity, rhetorical devices, and resilience through the ages. The analysis also explains generational differences in the telling of nursery rhymes. Collected by Sarah Huish, Dr. Eliason's ENGL 391 class, Fall 2004.

Scope and Contents note This project is a closer look at Mormons' unwritten rules about first kisses. After analyzing some first kiss stories, the collector's analysis notes that first kisses must not violate Mormon established moral codes of conduct, females should not initiate first kiss, permission should be obtained in some form before first kiss takes place, celebration is acceptable once the person you kissed has left, and there must be an explanation for every first kiss. Collected by Jennifer Walk, Dr....

Scope and Contents note This project contains a collection of secret codes, passwords, and secret languages in children's folklore. The analysis discusses why children pick up on secret languages and passwords, who uses them, and some examples, such as pig Latin, lemon juice writing, and mirror writing. Other examples include "Ong language," "HAND" "Gabba gamma," "LILAS," and keyboard writing. Items collected include examples of invented secret languages and passwords. Collected by Rachel Hill, Dr. Eliason's ENGL...

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of Irish drinking songs and other items from Irish pub life. The analysis describes the atmosphere of pub life, the Irish world view, and an explanation of several key phrases used frequently in Irish pubs. Collection includes songs such as "Hills of Connemara," "Wild Rover," "Avondale," "Whiskey in a Jar," "Spanish Lady," "Finnegan's Wake," "Dirty Old Town," and others. Also includes an interview about growing up in an Irish pub. Collected by Melissa Zanandrea,...

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This project is a collection of blonde jokes. The analysis explains stereotypes of blonde persons as gullible, naive, and unintelligent, and how these jokes play off of these stereotypes. The collector speculates on the causes of blondes being the brunt of these jokes, and how "kid-to-kid" folklore keeps these jokes alive. Collected by Natalie Homer, Dr. Eliason's ENGL 391 class, Fall 2004.

Scope and Contents note This project contains a collection of folklore stories about trips to the hospital or to a doctor. The analysis notes how many of the stories are centered on medical mistakes, and how most of these stories ignite a general distrust of doctors. The analysis also comments on possible exaggeration or dramatization, as well as validity of many of the stories. Stories include "I swallowed a needle," "Military circumcision," "She stabbed me like seven times," and others. Collected by Leslie Olson,...