Folklore
Found in 5056 Collections and/or Records:
Traditional events and experiences in the Mormon family / David Bonnett, 1980
Submitted by BYU student David Bonnett for his Winter 1980 English 391 class. About traditional stories and folklore in each Mormon family. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, list of informants, and informant items. Items include stories such as patriarchal blessings, tithing, spiritual inspiration, administration to the sick, three Nephites, Answers in response to prayer, and more.
Traditional family folk songs / Cherie Stoddard, 1975
Submitted by BYU student Cherie Stoddard for her Summer 1975 English 391 class. About traditional family folksongs. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketches, list of informants, and informant items. Items include songs like among my souveniers, The honey bees, I am a twin you see, There was a little billy goat, Come dear uncle, Home on the range, Little Joe the wrangler, Old Shep, Two little children and more.
Traditional family foods / Jennifer Jackson, 1999
Jackson collected family recipes from her family. Included are the recipes and under what circumstances they are served; different recipes are desserts, side dishes, and appetizers. Project was created for Dr. Rudy's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1999.
Traditional folktales and culture / Samuel M. Gwamma, 1984
Collection of traditions and stories from Niger. Includes sayings, traditions, and tales. Project was created for Utah State University's History 423 course in the summer quarter, 1984.
Traditional Mormon ideas on keeping the sabbath day holy / Lorelie Biggs, 1982
Submitted by BYU student Lorelie Biggs for her Fall 1982 English 391 class. About the convictions of Mormons about the Sabbath day and how to keep it holy. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, informant list, and informant items. Items include Sunday traditions of the Anderson family, Heidi's family traditions, That's the way it is, 50-50, No Amusement on Sundays, I'm trying, All on her own, In the Bible Belt, and more.
Traditional naval practices and humor / Lora Ellynn Hinchcliff, 1984
Submitted by BYU student Lora Ellynn Hinchcliff for her Fall 1984 English 391 class. About the traditions and folklore of the United States navy. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, informant list, and informant items. Items include life at the academy, ceremonial and traditional rites of the navy, you're in the navy now, and more.
Traditional recipes / Kathryn Reader, 1968
Submitted by BYU student Kathryn Reader for her Fall 1968 English 391 class. About traditional recipes in various families, and how recipes qualify as folklore. Contains a cover essay, list of informants, and their various recipes. Recipes include Birchermusli, Rice Pudding, Caramel Dumplings, Fudge, Spnge Cake, Spritz, Ableskiver, Danish Soup and Dumplings, Pop Corn Cake, and more.
Traditional tragedies : wedding day mishaps / Liz Mangum, 2005 April 19
Mangum presents a collection of funny, disheartening and significant annoyances that have occurred on many wedding days. By examining the cultural traditions, meanings and importance of marriage and weddings amongst members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mangum discusses the desire for perfection for Mormon weddings versus receptions. Created by Liz Mangum while enrolled in Jill Rudy's English 667 course during winter semester of 2005.
Traditions among Roman-Catholic families / Kim Luhn, 1980 March 5
Collection of traditions practiced by members of the Roman Catholic faith. Includes Advent and Christmas traditions, Lent and Easter traditions, and a collection of prayers and Saint's day celebrations. Created for Utah State University's American Folklore course in winter, 1980.
Traditions among the Brigham Young University women's cross country team / Kathryn Vidmar, 2011
Submitted by BYU student Kathryn Vidmar about BYU cross country team's traditions that keep them unified and cheerful. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, and informant interviews. Interviews include the spiritual aspects of running, the initiatory benchmark workout, the FHE tryout, chocolate milk, themed runs (bridal, holiday, etc.), and the annual camp. Prepared for her Winter 2011 English 391 class for Dr. Eliason.