Box 362
Container
Contains 16 Results:
Lands of transition : collected stories from the lives of people on the U.S. Mexican border / Clifford R. Jessup, 2007
Item — Box: 362, Folder: 1
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4477
Scope and Contents note
This project is a collection of stories about persons living in cities near the American-Mexican border. Analysis discusses the blending of culture, and the transition of persons living there. Includes 11 items collected from informants, which are categorized by border stories, supernatural stories, stories of conflict, and ranch stories. Collected by Clifford Jessop, Dr. Paulsen's ENGL 391 class, Spring 2007.
Dates:
Other: 2007
A life with horses : the folklore of an equestrian community / Heidi Jensen, 2008
Item — Box: 362, Folder: 2
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4478
Scope and Contents note
This project is a collection of folklore from the people who own or interact regularly with horses. Analysis discusses how "horse people" often get together to tell stories, and how many stories have a function in teaching morals or life values. Claims that horses can be character building, offer a sense of freedom, and teach lessons. Also discusses tips on how to build a good relationship with a horse, and common elements to several horse stories. Items collected are stories collected by...
Dates:
Other: 2008
Global warming : a convenient truth? / Brittany Frandsen, 2008
Item — Box: 362, Folder: 3
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4479
Scope and Contents note
This project is collection of informal beliefs surrounding global warming. The analysis puts global warming theories in context, examining the reasons why a person might believe in global warming, or have opinions about it. Claims that global warming has evolved into many different variations. Some beliefs include that it is man-made, that it is part of a natural earth cycle, that it is a hoax, or that it can be stopped by limiting pollution. Also includes the beliefs of several politicians...
Dates:
Other: 2008
802, what's your twenty : storytelling at the Wilkinson Center / Karen Elizabeth Porter, 2008
Item — Box: 362, Folder: 4
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4480
Scope and Contents note
This project is a collection of stories told by the Wilkinson Center Building custodial crew at BYU. The analysis describes the collection as a contribution to occupational folklore, and comments on the specific language of the custodial workers, group stories, humor, pranks, and work parties. The items collected include stories told about the Wilkinson Center, including: Mixing Table Carts at EFY, The Orange Elevator, Janae of the Ladder, Punching-fest, and several others. Also includes...
Dates:
Other: 2008
Getsy Edna Ball Smithey : her life and stories / Audrey Lynn Smithey, 2008 December
Item — Box: 362, Folder: 5
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4481
Scope and Contents note
This project is a collection of stories about Getsy Edna Ball Smithey, who is the collector's great-grandmother. The analysis discusses the importance of her stories in the family. Discusses her childhood in North Carolina, her family's conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, childhood memories, growing up in the mountains, marriage, her children, surviving a flood, and recipes. Items collected come from family members and their memories of Getsy Smithey, including...
Dates:
Other: 2008 December
Reliving the best part of the day : childhood recess memories / Allison Morgan, 2008
Item — Box: 362, Folder: 6
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4482
Scope and Contents note
This project is a collection of childhood recess memories. The analysis discusses the role of recess during a school day, claiming it to be the best part of the day. Some of the main personal stories about recess included sports and active games, as well as fads. Topics include taking a break from school, interacting with others, trying new things, staying active, developing the imagination, and overcoming the negative. Items collected include doing flips, kickball, beanie babies, baseball,...
Dates:
Other: 2008
Busted!: stories of trips to the principal's office / by Rachel Haynes, 2008 December
Item — Box: 362, Folder: 7
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4483
Scope and Contents note
This project is a collection of stories about trips to the principal's office for mischief in school. The analysis discusses how most of the stories specifically address trips to the principal, but they also discuss general rebellion during school. Explains the methodology of gathering the information, the demographics of the informants, and analyzes the folklore and how these stories are informally passed on, and notes the similar themes of rebellion, disruption, creativity, and punishment....
Dates:
Other: 2008 December
The games we play : the development of traditional family games and their role in building community / Kristen Kelley, 2008
Item — Box: 362, Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4484
Scope and Contents note
This project is a collection of family games and their role in building community. The analysis claims that new games are constantly invented, and are passed down orally and contribute to folklore studies. Also claims they strengthen the feeling of community in families. Topics include the methodology in gathering the data, and four ways in which family games contribute to community: identity, trust, familiarity, and family involvement. Games collected include: Hide and Sit, Dishes Game,...
Dates:
Other: 2008
Meg : a collection of stories from the life of / Megan Pysnak, 2009
Item — Box: 362, Folder: 9
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4485
Scope and Contents note
This project is a collection of stories from the life of Megan Pysnak, the collector's 15 year old sister who passed away. The analysis discusses the importance of collecting stories about her life from her friends and family. Also gives biographical background about Megan Pysnak, including her many talents, her academic aptitude, her gifted singing, and her bubbly personality and great ability for kindness. Stories come from family members and many friends. Collected by Melissa Pysnak, Dr....
Dates:
Other: 2009
Hand gestures in conversation : a custom folklore / Mikell Murray, 2009
Item — Box: 362, Folder: 10
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4486
Scope and Contents note
This project is a collection of hand gestures used during conversation. The analysis discusses the purpose of hand gestures, including social attention and to draw a response from someone else. Also discusses how gestures can be interpreted differently, such as differences in location and time. Also comments on workplace hand signals, cliques, clubs, and gangs. Items include a description of different hand gestures, including printed photos of the gesture. Also includes gestures used in the...
Dates:
Other: 2009