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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:

Theft, lies, and rock 'n' roll : wedding crashing as an emergent pastime / Meagan Lawrence, 2006

 Item — Box 298: [Barcode: 31197233255584], Folder: 6
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3307
Scope and Contents note

Lawrence discusses the legends that arise in Utah Valley, Utah from the practice of "crashing weddings". She analyzes reasons that a person would attend weddings without invitations and describes the folklore that results from such practices. Created by Meagan Lawrence while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 392 course, winter 2006.

Dates: Other: 2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Them's fightin' words / Tiffany Johnson, 2010 June 2

 Item — Box 375: [Barcode: 31197233256764], Folder: 12
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4704
Scope and Contents

Submitted by BYU student Utah-native Tiffany Johnson for English 392 course under Prof. Jill Terry Rudy in the 2010 Spring semester, aimed to examine "American traits" in basketball, especially rivalry. Includes a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, informants' takes on types of "trash talk" and personal rivalries, and their takes on famous basketball incidents or plays. Maily deals with the culture of American basketball fans.

Dates: 2010 June 2
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Theodore Fuchs papers on Northwestern University, 1927-1967

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 125 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to Fuchs' teaching career at Northwestern University. Includes student papers, course work, personal materials, and university-related materials. Materials dated 1927-1967.

Dates: 1927-1967
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Theodore Fuchs papers

"There is no joy in eating alone" : family food traditions as folklore / Alyssa Hannan, 1997

 Item — Box 169: [Barcode: 31197233256491], Folder: 7
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1765
Scope and Contents note

Hannan explored the idea of food as a medium for expressing sociability, hospitality, and friendship, and collected recipes from older women. Included are recipes for poprikash, Jello popcorn balls, and kasha. The paper was written for an English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

Dates: Other: 1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

There's more to America than apple pie : a study of national cuisine and how it unites ethnic regions and boundaries / Emma Boone, 2003 October 13

 Item — Box 285: [Barcode: 31197233255279], Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3160
Scope and Contents note Examines the question of whether there is a national identity in American food. Explains that food of the American East Coast is influenced by small town farms and ports that bring in fresh seafood. Describes food of the South as having contributions from French and African cultures, but being uniquely American. Describes food of the Midwest as "hearty" and "adventurous." Identifies West Coast Americans as being easy going and health-conscious, and asserts that these attributes can be...
Dates: Other: 2003 October 13
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

There's no place like home : repatriation narratives from American expatriates / Hannah Tueller Pritchett, 2003

 Item — Box 238: [Barcode: 31197233254785], Folder: 7
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2603
Scope and Contents note Describes the experiences of Americans who have lived in a foreign culture and then returned to America. Discusses the feeling of foreignness in the home country. Describes elements such as language, clothing, food, gestures, etc. that differ culturally and that act as barriers separating people from their peers in other cultures. Explains that positives exist as well; "expatriates" often say they would raise their children abroad. Created by Hannah Pritchett while she was enrolled in Jill...
Dates: Other: 2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

There's no such thing as a bad trip, just good travel stories / Joel Blumer, 2008

 Item — Box 361: [Barcode: 31197233255402], Folder: 17
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4474
Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of travel stories and road trips. The analysis discusses the high percentage of these trips being with family, and how the real pleasure of trips is in the telling of the story. Discusses how some mishaps in a trip can make the experience even better in the memory and re-telling of the story. Items collected mostly come from the collector's family and their family trips together. 32 items collected. Collected by Joel Blumer, Dr. Thursby's ENGL 356 class, Fall...
Dates: Other: 2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

There's something about Marion : the relative celebrity of the General Authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints / Chad Harrison, 2005 November 30

 Item — Box 307: [Barcode: 31197233255626], Folder: 10
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3405
Scope and Contents note Harrison compares and contrasts the changing face of role models and heroes in American society with the admiration given to General Authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by the church's members. In addition, the nature of celebrity itself, is examined, particularly in relation to the diverging groups of Hollywood stars, professional athletes and General Authorities. Created by Chad Harrison while enrolled in Jill Rudy's English 391 course during fall semester of...
Dates: Other: 2005 November 30
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

"These sweaty Elders sang as they walked--" : LDS missionary songs / Bryce Lowder, 2009

 Item — Box 351: [Barcode: 31197233256616], Folder: 18
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4287
Scope and Contents note

This project contains a collection of songs composed by Mormon missionaries, usually as a variation or parody to either a well-known pop-song, or Mormon hymn or children's song. The analysis notes how these songs serve to release tension, create a sense of belonging, and help control members of the group. Songs include "Friends in Holy Places" "We will knock you" "I'm trying to be like Barnett" and "Baptize Baby." Collected by Bryce Lowder, Dr. Eliason's ENGL 392 class, Winter 2009.

Dates: Other: 2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

These toilets belong in a museum / a collection & study of contemporary latrinalia, 1972

 Item — Box 30: [Barcode: 31197233253308], Folder: 11
Identifier: FA 1 Item 324
Dates: 1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

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