Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of stories and sayings of Joy Bennett Greenwood, the collector's grandmother. The analysis explains how these sayings are a reflection of Joy Greenwood's life. Comments on the values and life experiences that many of these sayings show, such as obedience, frugality, and responsibility. Other traits discussed are stubbornness, modesty, and perseverance. Includes printed picture of subject Joy Bennett Greenwood with her grandchildren. 12 items collected. Collected...

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This project is a collection and history of the experiences of Dale Freeze Jr., the collector's grandfather. The analysis gives a biography of Dale Freeze Jr. commenting on his birth, childhood, marriage, World War II experience, and family life. Project includes 4 pages of scanned photos of Dale Freeze's life. Also includes a printed biography written by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Bush Freeze. Collected by Scott Freeze, Dr. Rudy's ENGL 392 class, Fall 2008.

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This project is a history of the collector's grandmother, Carol Maree James Bowen. The analysis discusses some key aspects of Carol's life including her childhood in the Great Depression, farm life, her family and church service, and relates it all to the American dream and typical American values. All items collected are based on an interview with the informant, Carol Maree James Bowen, as conducted by the collector. Collected by Josh Allen, Dr. Rudy's ENGL 392 class, Fall 2008.

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of individual narratives about the "spirit of Ricks", meaning the emotional and spiritual feelings of the informants about Brigham Young University Idaho. The collection includes the project proposal, an analysis, five interviews with informants who have attended Brigham Young University Idaho, photographs of college founder and presidents, maps of the campus, the university logos, a pencil sketch of former university president David A. Bednar, and a ticket for...

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This project is a collection of stories and legends about a Spanish gold mine said to be found in the Uinta mountains in Utah. The analysis comments on how the Thomas Rhoades legend has grown out of Mormon experience and culture, as well as a combination of important historical figures and Mormon history. Items collected are based on interviews with two informants and three internet and newspaper articles. Collected by Mark Crowhaw, Dr. Rudy's ENGL 392 class, Fall 2008.

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of high school memories. The analysis claims that adolescent memories are crucial in affecting decisions and attitudes in adulthood. Comments on the influence of high school memories personally, their effects on posterity, and an analysis of the collected items. Items include life lessons learned by a teachers discipline, a medical forum that helped informant decide to be a doctor, embarrassing experiences, making friends, knee surgery, deciding to serve a...

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of stories and personal experiences of an American family living in several different countries around the world. The project highlights the experience of Burke Adams and his family. The analysis claims that Americans' experience abroad is an important part of the American experience. Gives biographical sketch of Burke Adams, and contains the following topics: Adams' expectations and first impressions of living outside the U.S., American family life abroad,...

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of personal stories about what people remember when they learned of the terrorist attacks that occurred September 11th, 2001. The analysis describes the emotional impact that September 11th had on many people, as well as commenting on some email forwards that shed light on understanding the American reaction to the attacks. Items collected are typed personal narratives of individual reactions to the attacks, five in total. Collected by Toni Sayers, Dr. Rudy's...

Scope and Contents note This project looks at Mormon wedding receptions and how they have evolved, claiming that many have returned to a grassroots movement. The analysis comments on societal messages about weddings, Latter-day Saint culture and beliefs, the basics of Mormon wedding receptions, and when disaster strikes a wedding. The item collection contains interviews with two informants discussing aspects of friends' and family's weddings, such as costs, activities, and decor. Contains nine items. Collected by...

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of children's songs and how they form a part of family and cultural heritage. The analysis claims that children's songs give insight to the transmission of family and American culture. Songs collected include: Play Mate, Buffalo Girls, Little Sir Echo, Turkey in the Straw, When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along, You are my Sunshine, Horsey Horsey, I Like to Sweep with my Little Broom, Mighty Mighty, The Farmer Had a Farm, Grandpa's Version of...