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Holmes interviewed his father, mother, and neighbor about the impact that World War II had on them as they grew up. Included are stories from the beginning of the war, the war in California, the war in New York, the war in Utah, and the ramifications they experienced. Project was created for Professor Bell's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1999.

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Low writes about the experiences of her grandmother, Lore Hertha Baer Bonds (1933- ), during World War II in Germany. Included are stories about fear and suspicion, missionaries being called home due to the war, hunger, and the tension between citizens during the war. Low was a student in Bell's English 391 class Winter Semester of 2004 at Brigham Young University.

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Celaya interviewed friends about their opinions on the practice of Brigham Young University singles wards to hold a "Ward Prayer" once a week. Included are the interviewees' thoughts on general views of the popularity and functions on ward prayer, as well as their personal affinity towards or against ward prayer. Project was created for Dr. Jill Rudy's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University during the Fall semester 2000.

Scope and Contents note This is a collection of stories and folklore surrounding "the Festa of the Forquilha." The Festa of the Forquilha is a Brazilian even that takes place in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil, to celebrate the patron saint of the area. Stories come from the collector's family members and include versions of the beginning of the festival, drinking guarana, bar fights, food, auctions for the church, and many other folklore items. Most folklore items and interviews originally in...

Scope and Contents note Explains McQueen's belief that political jokes are so common because they help relieve fear of losing loved ones, of war, and of other issues related to current political problems. Attributes the proliferation of these jokes to email. Discusses how the jokes people tell reveal their political sympathies. Describes three kinds of jokes included in this project: 1) American patriotic jokes, which bolster American morale and which often degrade opponents of America, 2) antiwar jokes, which make...

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Collection of variations to the song "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer." Includes the informal add-ins and their variations. Stories of Rudolph having a lightbulb like nose compared to a flashlight, whether going in history is like Columbus, or George Washington, and versions with more add-ins than others. Created for Dr. Rudy's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University, Fall 2007.

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Prigmore was interested in hearing proposal stories from a male-only perspective, without corrections from the spouse. Included are stories of proposing romantically in a canyon, informal proposals, and proposals which involved a great deal of planning. The paper was written for Dr. Rudy's English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1998.

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Skinner writes a critical analysis of John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath." Included are three thirsts: the thirst for survival, the thirst for revenge, and the thirst for redemption all connected with water, wine and milk as major themes in the work. Paper was written for Dr. Rudy's English 495 course taught at Brigham Young University in 2000.

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Cronin interviewed many people within Utah that had the gift of "water witching" or the ability to know where to drill wells, and find minerals from the surface of the landscape. Included are interviews from both men and women and their different practices, customs, and methods involving water witching. Project was created for Dr. Wilson's English 392 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1977.

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of stories about the collector's grandfather, Wayne Vance Gygi. The analysis discusses the man, commenting on his principles of work, religion, and humor. Also comments on how this project creates identity both for Wayne Gygi as well as his descendants. Comments on the influence of folklore through childhood memories and family traditions. Includes a fifteen-item collection including text for obituary, the talk given at the funeral, and photos of the candy and...