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Folklore

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5039 Collections and/or Records:

Wilford and Lillian Williams / Meredith Williams, 1997

 Item — Box 136: [Barcode: 31197233256301], Folder: 6
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1407
Scope and Contents

Williams collected stories about her deceased paternal grandparents, Wilford and Lillian Williams. Included are stories of Wilford's failed science trick performance to his grandchildren, Lillian forcing her children to take castor oil to cure any ailment, and both parents' experiences with music. The project was written for an English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

Dates: Other: 1997

Will there be a second date : the roommate's relentless focus on dating / Corby Johnson, 2005 November 30

 Item — Box 376: [Barcode: 31197233256756], Folder: 6
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4716
Scope and Contents

Submitted by BYU student Corby Johnson, about BYU students' obsession with their roommates' dating lives, and how it affects dating roles and privacy. Includes a cover essay, autobiography, informants' details about roommates and how they keep each other informed about their dating lives, as well as how they feel about their personal privacy, and males vs. female's perspectives. Prepared for her Fall 2005 English 391 class under Prof. Jill Rudy.

Dates: 2005 November 30

Will you marry me : an attempt to discover the magic of the moment, engagement stories, a narrative collection / by Katrina Williams, 1998

 Item — Box 212: [Barcode: 31197233254520], Folder: 4
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2228
Scope and Contents note

Williams writes about how couples became engaged. Includes stories from three generations, as well as both the male and female perspective. Project was created for Dr. Thursby's English 356 course taught at Brigham Young University, 1998.

Dates: Other: 1998

Will you marry me : engagement proposal stories / Christina Hulme, 1999

 Item — Box 200: [Barcode: 31197233254389], Folder: 7
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2098
Scope and Contents note

Hulme interviewed friends about how they became engaged. Project includes stories from both the guy and the gal about the proposal and how involved the couple was before the proposal. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1999.

Dates: Other: 1999

Will you marry me? : engagement traditions of the Mormons / Brian Geoffrey Smith, 2000

 Item — Box 183: [Barcode: 31197233254249], Folder: 10
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1920
Scope and Contents note

Smith collected couples engagement stories and noted similarities. Included are both the man and woman's perspective, engagements that occurred at the temple, engagements that had significance in location, and whether the men had a ring picked out when he proposed. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 2000.

Dates: Other: 2000

"Will you marry me?" : LDS proposals past and present / Amber Ratcliffe, 1998

 Item — Box 162: [Barcode: 31197233256426], Folder: 9
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1695

"Will you marry me?" : Mormon marriage proposals / Elizabeth Hart, 1997

 Item — Box 145: [Barcode: 31197233256111], Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1504
Scope and Contents note

Hart collected stories of marriage proposals given and received by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Included are stories of surprise marriage proposals, women knowing their boyfriend was going to propose, and proposals that didn't go as expected. The project was written for and English 392 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

Dates: Other: 1997

Will you marry me / Rachel Dell, 2006

 Item — Box 279: [Barcode: 31197233255253], Folder: 5
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3094
Scope and Contents note

Dell collects marriage proposal stories from current or former Brigham Young University students. She explains that several of these stories have similarities because of the shared traditions in a community that focuses on marriage. She discusses differences in the narratives depending on whether it is a personal experience or a friend of a friend story. Created by Rachel Dell while she was enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during winter semester 2006.

Dates: Other: 2006

Will you marry me? : Utah LDS proposal stories / Brittany Cornelius, 2004

 Item — Box 353: [Barcode: 31197233255329], Folder: 15
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4321
Scope and Contents note

This project is a collection of Mormon proposal stories. The analysis discusses how proposal stories are the source of enthusiasm and nostalgia. The collector compares Mormon marriage norms with national norms and comments on the culture of Mormons and marriage. Collected by Brittany Cornelius, Dr. Paulsen's ENGL 391, Spring 2004.

Dates: Other: 2004

Will you marry me : yes / Maren Coley, 2005 April 11

 Item — Box 268: [Barcode: 31197233255089], Folder: 5
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2985
Scope and Contents note

Coley collects engagement stories and examines the differences between engagement stories and romantic expectations in older and younger generations. She finds that males in both generations are less descriptive when telling engagement stories, while females tend to be more interested in detail. Created by Coley, Maren when she was enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 course in Winter 2005.

Dates: Other: 2005 April 11