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Project discusses how couples communicate while telling a story together. There is a tradition concerning which person interjects where during a story, or who dominates and tells the story alone. Created by Brianne Scheurman while she was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 391 course in Fall 2000.

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Stirling writes about stories from the Stirling family that emphasizes family values. Includes family hiking stories, family disaster stories, and memories of her mother. Project was created for an English 356 course taught at Brigham Young University during the fall of 1998.

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Collection of where names originate and what they mean. Barg asked a few of her close friends to explain where they got their name and who named them. Barg write on common trends such as family names and whether or not a person was fond of their name. Created by Samantha Barg while she was enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class in fall semester of 2001.

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Snow explores the role of inherited names in making connections to the past and aiding in remembering those who have passed on. Through these associations with loved ones passed on, Snow contends, children may be molded by the example of the loved one whose name they bear. Created by Amanda Snow while enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 392 course during winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young University.

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of stories about Mormons' memories and reactions to hearing about President Gordon B. Hinckley's death. Gordon B. Hinckley was formerly president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The analysis discusses the important role that Hinckley played in the United States and more particularly in the lives of Mormons in America. Takes a look at where they were, how they heard the news, and how they responded to it. Also comments on the role of technology...

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Submitted by BYU student Brent Mortensen for his Fall 1984 English 391 class. About the various idioms and slang in language that develop seperately from the main group of speakers, which can possibly hinder communication. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, list of informants, and informant items. Items include various idioms and phrases, mostly Mormon ones.

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Leishman defines "night games" as simply games that are played at night. She then analyzes night games and their similarities in location, rules, and age groups. She concludes that "night games" are not age, size, or culturally specific to any one group. Leishman then studies how "night games" serve as children's folklore. Created by Joan M. Leishman when she was enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class in Fall 2003.

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of personal narratives and stories about sleepwalking and talking stories. The analysis first discusses the psychological, environmental, and genetic factors that lead to sleepwalking, and how it can reveal things in our subconscious. Also notes the influence of stress and age. Stories include sleeptalking confessions, going to the bathroom on a computer chair, teaching a Mormon missionary discussion, searching for a plug-in, punching someone in the face, and...

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Dean collected folk beliefs about pregnancy. Included are beliefs that fall into the categories of food craving and food myths, how to determine the sex of the unborn child, sickness and cures, and other odd beliefs about pregnancy. The project was written for an English 392 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

Scope and Contents note Green explores the history of "Whiskey Before Breakfast," a popular tune among bluegrass and fiddle players. Many believe the song is an old tune from the Appalachians or the British Isles. Other theories are that it came west with Lewis and Clark or started in Canada within the Metis culture and migrated south. Over the years, some people have come up with lyrics to fit the tune. Created by Matt Green while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during fall semester of 2002 at Brigham...