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College students' writings

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4636 Collections and/or Records:

The wonderful world of solitaire / by Amanda Asbury, 2001 December 12

 Item — Box 249: [Barcode: 31197233254892], Folder: 5
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2713
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: Other: 2001 December 12

The wonderful world / Samantha Milne, 2006 October 1

 Item — Box 314: [Barcode: 31197233255675], Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3472
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...
Dates: Other: 2006 October 1

The word : how literature influences our lives / Alisha Davis, 2008

 Item — Box 344: [Barcode: 31197233255964], Folder: 6
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4166
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...
Dates: Other: 2008

The work ethic of Amelia Landon Miles / Henry Landon Miles , 1990

 Item — Box 105: [Barcode: 31197233254074], Folder: 6
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1107
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1990

The world of a logger / Janis Hill, 1989

 Item — Box 75: [Barcode: 31197233253811], Folder: 1
Identifier: FA 1 Item 807
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1989

The world of folklore / by Megan Boden, 2000

 Item — Box 246: [Barcode: 31197233254868], Folder: 7
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2685
Scope and Contents note The project is a lesson plan for teaching a unit about folklore in secondary school English classes. Topics covered in the lesson plan include American folklore, verbal lore, material lore, family lore, folktales, myths, legends, and urban legends. Includes folklore vocabulary and definitions as well as samples of personal experience narratives, folktales, myths, legends, urban legends, and superstitions. Teaching materials include handouts, worksheets, and transparencies. Created by Megan...
Dates: Other: 2000

The world of returned missionaries / Donna Andrus, 2008

 Item — Box 348: [Barcode: 31197233256012], Folder: 9
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4241
Scope and Contents note

This project collected stories from a mission reunion about the mission. The author gives a detailed account of the different storyteller types found within the narratives. The stories followed the themes of encountering crazy people and dealing with awkward situations. The mission stories collected were from Canada and Switzerland. Collected by Donna Andrus, Dr. Eric Eliason's ENGL 391 class, Winter 2008.

Dates: Other: 2008

The world of wheelchairs / by Nicole LaFrance Kent, 2000

 Item — Box 221: [Barcode: 31197233254637], Folder: 5
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2326
Scope and Contents note

Kent writes about the challenges and triumphs of wheelchair bound students at Brigham Young University. Project was created for Dr. Thrusby's English 356 course at Brigham Young University in 2000.

Dates: Other: 2000

The worst nightmare date experiences ever! / Sarah Hartshorn, 1998

 Item — Box 144: [Barcode: 31197233256327], Folder: 9
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1494
Scope and Contents

Hartshorn collected awkward and horrible date stories. Included are stories of a boy accidentally burping before he kissed his date, a girl getting asked out by an awkward motorcycle rider, and embarrassing accidents like vomiting or wetting pants on a date. The project was written for an English 356 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1998.

Dates: Other: 1998

The worth of fairy tales / Anna McGuire, 2000

 Item — Box 204: [Barcode: 31197233254348], Folder: 1
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2134
Scope and Contents note

McGuire explores the fairy tales that friends and family remember and has them narrate their favorite version of the story. Included are Disney fairy tales, Grimm fairy tales, and other tales shared with the interviewee involving elements of fairy tales. Project was created for Dr. Rudy's English 392 course taught at Brigham Young University in 2000.

Dates: Other: 2000