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Carmichael collected traditions that students at Brigham Young University practice during finals week. Included are the traditions of dressing up for a test, sleeping with the textbook for the class under your head before a test, and eating cheese to increase alertness. The project was written for Dr. Rudy's English 391class taught at Brigham Young University in 2010.

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Chadwick collected interviews from hard-core punk fanatics. Included are an analysis of hard-core history and current practice, interviews with hard-core obsessives, and a comparison between hard-core and American ideals. The project was written for Dr. Rudy's English 392 class taught at Brigham Young University in 2011.

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Snow collected folklore surrounding Indie culture. Included are interviews explaining how people were introduced to indie music, what they believe defines the stereotypical indie, and what bands and artists they enjoy listening to. The project was written for Dr. Rudy's English 392 class taught at Brigham Young University in 2010.

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Madsen collected folktales about popular music. Included are the belief that the Beatles album covers and lyrics hint at Paul's death, that songs have hidden lyrics if you play the slower or backwards, and that "Puff the Magic Dragon" is about marijuana use. The project was written for Dr. Eliason's English 391 class taught in Fall 2003.

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Feigel collected folklore and information about the Indie community in Provo, Utah. Included are stories of Dirty 30 dances (dance parties exactly 30 minutes long), Thirsty Thursdays (meetings where mocktails are served and participants listen to music), and popular Indie meeting places and fashion styles. The project was written for Dierdre Paulsen's English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University in 2010.

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Collection of hunting stories. Includes both stories told by men and stories told by women for the purpose of comparing the differences in the different genders sharing their experiences. Created for Professor Eliason's English 392 course taught at Brigham Young University, Winter, 2010.

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Collection of traditions that are shared amongst people living in Hawaii. Includes household rules, roadway manners, New Year celebrations, and social gathering conduct. Created for Dr. Eliason's English 392 course taught at Brigham University, Winter, 2010.

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Collection of stories from the Hepworth family and their experiences on their farm in Star Valley, Wyoming. Includes stories about games they played, encounters with wild animals, run-away horses, and household chores. Created for Dr. Eliason's English 292 American Folklore course taught at Brigham Young University during the Winter Semester, 2010.

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Collection of stories involving the "ether bunny." Includes variations of the stories pertaining to the drugging of the victim, questions asked by the doctor, and reactions of the victim to realizing he was being raped while drugged. Created for Professor Eliason's English 392 course taught at Brigham Young University during the Winter Semester, 2010.

Scope and Contents note Collection of items concerning the length and age of sister missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The age difference is described as women are more mature, they ought to be married, and that they need to be kept safe. The length difference between Elders serving and Sisters is described as they get more done in the eighteen months they do serve, they would become worn out, the elders need to feel the prestige and superiority. Created for Dr. Eliason's English 392...