Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of folklore from the collector's family. The analysis discusses how folklore strengthens the identity of family members as well as providing knowledge. Stories collected are primarily about the collector's mother. The collector divides the collected items into two main categories: accidents and crazy things the collector's mother has done. Also, the items center around two main events in the family: a face burn and "torticullus." Also contains some printed photos...

Scope and Contents note Anderson searched for patterns in the advice she collected about pregnancy and childbirth. Explains how shared experience in the form of stories and advice provides a link between generations and members of the folk group. Discusses how beliefs, myths, and superstitions create a sense of control and a method of coping with discomfort. Describes beliefs concerning pain and nausea, inducing labor, gender divination, and general beliefs. Created by Melissa A. Anderson while enrolled in Jill...

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Item is a collection of stories about bridal showers. Includes stories from many women and what they remember from their bridal showers, what advise they found most useful, and what aspects they were most touched by. Created for Dr. Rudy's English 392 course taught at Brigham Young University during the Winter Semester 2007.

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Fiso presents a collection of camping pranks to entertain the reader, but also to represent the mischievous nature of young men and young women. Fiso explores common reasons behind pranks, including the group mentality and new comer initiations. Created by Lisa Fiso while enrolled in English 3091 class during winter semester of 2002.

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Collection of traditions and practices of professional musicians. Includes getting ready traditions, superstitions, and rules of conduct. Created for Utah State University's Fife Conference, Summer, 1980.

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Matsuda studies folklore stemming from her maternal grandfather and his farm in Idaho. She emphasizes the important role that the farm and stories relating to it play in her own family's history and folklore. Matsuda discusses personal narratives told by her family regarding their grandfather Alfred "Tad" Zeyer and how each story fits into a greater framework of family folklore. Created by Kara Turner Matsuda when she was enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 391 class in winter 2002.