Scope and Contents note Page examines the different warm-up techniques practiced by those participating in a range of sports. It is through researching these warm-ups that Page surmises that team and individual sports have different goals that the players work to achieve. Page also discusses that motivation, training and warm-ups are used differently in each to help athletes reach their desired goals. Aspects of team unity, learning and improvement of self through interaction with others, becoming a better leader...

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of variations of actions for Mormon primary songs. The analysis describes the background and role of primary songs, their purpose in teaching, and the informal transmission of hand actions for many of the songs. Items collected include: "Book of Mormon Stories," "Once there was a Snowman," "Popcorn Poppin," and "The Wise Man and the Foolish Man". The items include interviews about what the informants believe about the actions, and comment about other versions or...

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Burnett examines the ability of certain moments or events to define a person's life. Through the examining of the life stories told by her grandfather, Arthur J. Burnett, a sense of connection, pride and understanding from Burnett is expressed. Created by Alisha Burnett while enrolled in Deirdre Paulsen's English 391 class during fall semester of 1991.

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Alisha Burnett collected personal narratives from family members describing her grandfather, Arthur J. Burnett. Included are folk stories, stories about injuries, religion, and humor. Project was written for an English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University during Fall semester 1991.

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Iverson collects and analyzes visual riddles known as droodles. She discusses different kinds of droodles and common clues to solve them. She explains that the primary criterion for a good droodle is that it describes a familiar phrase. She mentions the way in which droodles reflect popular culture. Created by Julie Iverson while she was enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 392 class during fall semester 2005.

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Collection of over a dozen different versions of the game Solitaire. Asbury touches on the aspect that the game holds a great deal of tradition and folklore. Created by Amanda Asbury while she was enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class in winter semester of 2001.

Scope and Contents note Milne examines the Disney corporation as a major folkloric and cultural influence on families, memories and storytelling. By focusing on the experiences of members of her own family, Milne explores the ability of memories of an individual to differ with others, even within a family unit. In addition, Milne explores causes that help form these experiences and exposures into lasting memories. Created by Samantha Milne while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 356 course during fall...

Scope and Contents note This project contains answers to a survey about the role books play in participant's lives. This 12 item collection contains the following survey questions: "What is your favorite book?" and "What book has influenced your life the most?" Answers include: Gardner's Art Through the Ages, The Miracle of Forgiveness, The Innocent Man, Life without Ed, We Wish to Inform You that Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families, The Book of Mormon, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Christy, The Dance, Jane...

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Henry Landon Miles collected personal narratives from his mother, Amelia Landon Miles. Included are stories about her family, childhood years, beliefs about work and work ethic, and description of raising a family. Project was written for an English 667 class taught at Brigham Young University during Fall 1990.

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Janis Hill collected personal narratives of logging. Included are stories of skills, close calls, fellow workers deaths, how women assisted in the work, and other miscellaneous stories. Project was written for an English 392 class taught at Brigham Young University during Winter semester 1989.