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Lorin DeMordaunt collected personal narratives about a childhood friend named Todd Washburn who lived in Idaho Falls. Included are stories of Todd's experiences with family, young life, religion, high school, fighting, and partying. Project was written for an English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University during Fall semester 1990.

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of stories about creatures inhabiting toilet areas, and the fears of using the restroom that result from these stories. The analysis discusses how many of these fears originate in childhood, and how they perpetuate into adulthood. Some of the stories collected include a python coming out of the toilet, a baby alligator, iguana, spiders, cockroaches, and rats. The stories collected come both from personal experiences, as well as retelling of urban legends....

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Vance became interested in the pranks of toilet papering that his youth leader encouraged it. Included are stories of toilet papering pranks for big business, a description of methods, and the reasons behind the prank. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University 1998.

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An analysis of Utah tombstones in relation to the deceased's family, religion, and origin. Symes insists that a great deal of folklore can be learned from tombstones. Created by Steven Symes while he was enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class in fall semester of 2001.

Scope and Contents note Baer examines the practical jokes, mischief and general tomfoolery preformed by students of Brigham Young University (BYU). A brief discussion on the drive of these BYU students to perform such acts is included, as well as the feelings of those students after the joke has been played through. Through these stories, Baer seeks to entertain the reader while offering an insight into the inside of practical jokes at Brigham Young University. Created by Joel Baer while enrolled in Jill Rudy's...

Scope and Contents note Marshall examines the tradition of a child leaving their tooth for the Tooth Fairy as an amusing rite of passage, passed down from generation to generation. A brief historical background on the traditions associated with the loosing of teeth in various times and cultures, including the Vikings, Medieval England, historic France, as well as modern day Benin, and Central and South America are given. In addition, Marshall analyzes the role of the tooth fairy tradition in the celebration of...

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Submitted by BYU student Emma Pankratz for her English 391 course for Dr. Eric Eliason. Contains cover essay, autobiographical sketch and informant interviews. About the occupational folklore of stage-management. Includes informant stories about occupational mishaps.

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Margaret Owens collected personal narratives from members of the BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble about tours. Included are stories told while killing time, inside jokes, host family stories, and stories about dance directors. Project was written for an English 392 class taught at Brigham Young University during Winter semester 1995.

Scope and Contents note Smith examines the material and folklore of children and their toys as well as the creativity, circumstances and events that have inspired the lore. Through research, Smith discusses how influential events in the lives of the child and the amount of exposure they have to other stories as opposed to the story created by the toy company for their retail item can be. In addition, the concept of using this kind of play as a form of escape from current events or other people is examined. Created...

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Submitted by BYU student Robert Kurtz for his Fall 1986 English 391 class. About the stories of missionaries from various mission fields as they went tracting. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, list of informants, and informant items. Items include stories like Plural Marriage, Guns, Game, Dogs, Dusting Feet, and more.