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Folklore

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5056 Collections and/or Records:

An engaging collection / Cindy Reynolds, 2000

 Item — Box 206: [Barcode: 31197233254462], Folder: 5
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2159
Scope and Contents note

Reynolds interviewed married and engaged couples about how the couple became engaged. Includes stories of ring shopping, surprises, quick engagements, and special locations for the big event. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 368 course taught at Brigham Young University in 2000.

Dates: Other: 2000

An evening with Doc : tales of a modern storyteller / Judith Dutton, 1997

 Item — Box 130: [Barcode: 31197233256269], Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1352
Scope and Contents

Dutton collected and transcribed stories from a storyteller, Gary "Doc" Taylor in Provo, Utah. Item includes fairytales, occupational folklore, histories, and personal narratives. The project was written for an Introduction to Folklore class taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

Dates: 1997

An evening with Otto Fife / Janice Mae Bickmore, 1979 March 14

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233253035], Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 8
Scope and Contents

Collection of stories as told by Otto Fife of various members of his community Includes stories about doctors, thieves, victims of floods, and Otto's mission. Project was created for Utah State University's English 523 course in the Winter of 1979.

Dates: 1979 March 14

An hour a day to play : a discussion of elementary school recess games / Suzanne Reeve, 1996

 Item — Box 126: [Barcode: 31197233256160], Folder: 6
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1309
Scope and Contents

Suzanne Reeve collected personal narratives about elementary school recess games. Included are stories about and descriptions of make-believe games, physical activity games, hand plays and chants, and social interaction games. Project was written for an HonP 200 class taught at Brigham Young University Winter semester 1996.

Dates: 1996

An illustration of the rich folklore inside each of us, as demonstrated through Allisha Politis / Eric Rackley, 1997

 Item — Box 189: [Barcode: 31197233254314], Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1987
Scope and Contents note

Rackley interviewed a friend about the folk cures and health. Included are cures for common ailments, pregnancy predictions, and hitchhiker lore. Project was created for an English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

Dates: Other: 1997

An investigation of the two most famous legends of El Salvador : Ciptio and Siguanaba / Rachel Nielson, 2006 June 26

 Item — Box 313: [Barcode: 31197233255527], Folder: 1
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3455
Scope and Contents note Nielson presents a basic summary of the most famous El Salvadorian legends, Cipitio and Siguanaba. Through the collection of these legends from the mouths of El Salvadorian natives, Nielson discusses the legend of Cipitio as a source of national pride, while the Siguanaba legends serves as a source of warning. In addition, characteristics of both legends as they affect popular culture throughout the country are explored. Created by Rachel Nielson while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's...
Dates: Other: 2006 June 26

An oral history of selected buildings in Moroni, Utah / Steven L. Olsen, 1974

 Item — Box 31: [Barcode: 31197233253324], Folder: 7
Identifier: FA 1 Item 331
Scope and Contents

Submitted by BYU student Steven L. Olsen for his Winter 1974 English 391 class. About the old buildings still then in existance in Moroni Utah. Includes a list of informants and informant items and photographs. Place explanations and photographs include the train station, the theatre, post office, bishop's storehouse, city hall, ward buildings, the bungalow, tree house, saw mill and more.

Dates: 1974

An undiscovered country : the study of an online folk groug / Ben Gillis, 2008 November 18

 Item — Box 365: [Barcode: 31197233256640], Folder: 14
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4541
Scope and Contents note

Collection of stories and traditions that the online culture playing World of Warcraft participate in. Includes some vocabulary for the game, why the player became involved in the game, and what role the game plays in the player's life. Created for Professor Rudy's English 392 course taught at Brigham Young University, November 18, 2008.

Dates: Other: 2008 November 18

An unorthodox conversion / Anonymous, 1997

 Item — Box 144: [Barcode: 31197233256327], Folder: 11
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1496
Scope and Contents note

Sink collected a narrative of his father's conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Included are his father's feelings of not completely having a testimony, doubting the law of tithing, and feeling like the church improved his life and was full of good people. The project was written for an English 392 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

Dates: Other: 1997

Analysis of foreign missionary folklore relating to health problems / Matthew Gowans, 1998

 Item — Box 160: [Barcode: 31197233256400], Folder: 10
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1675
Scope and Contents note

Gowans collected health-related folklore of missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who served foreign missions. Included are stories of language barriers, poorly qualified medical staff, and embarrassing illnesses. The project was written for Dr. Eliason's English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1998.

Dates: Other: 1998