Scope and Contents note A collection of narratives about people that have hiked to the top of Mount Timpanogos in Utah. These stories are told to educate hikers on preparation or warn against potential dangers. The theme of bodily harm that comes from hiking was a focus in these stories, along with the importance of physical well-being. Some of the stories were legends about a particular character that was told to emphasize a particular characteristic. There are 12 narratives in all. Collected by Melody Harrison,...

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Boyce collected four families' Christmas traditions including tree decorating, house decorating, Christmas food, family Christmas programs, Santa Claus traditions, and Christmas presents. Project was created for and English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1972.

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Kloser collected tithing miracle stories shared in Mormon cultures. Item includes stories of blessing from the Lord, miracles of debts paid off, and other member's opinions of tithing. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1998.

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Despite Brigham Young University's strict non-drinking policies, Bell finds that many BYU students' social behaviors resemble the drinking cultures at other schools. College students at Brigham Young University remain sober but drink beverages that resemble alcohol in order to express their individuality and rebellion. Created by Cari Bell when she was enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 392 course in Winter 2003.

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Crain collected different greeting traditions from cultures around the world. Included are the cheek kiss, the handshake, and phrases used to greet people both formally and informally. The project was created for an English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

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Clawson asked her family and friends about the role spirituality played in their decision in marriage. Included were stories of prayers leading to strong feelings, of the individual's slow understandings about their choice, and of peace after praying. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 2000.

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Rasmussen collected dreams that her friends were willing to share and the special influence dreams hold in the culture of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Included are dreams that are like a horror film the dreamer recently had seen, dreams where the dreamer is acting silly and out of control, and dreams that had spiritual overtones. Project was created for Dr. Rudy's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1998.

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Christiansen investigated jargon used by theatre students at Brigham Young University and hypothesized that the words and phrases used stem from community, religion, and necessity. Included are explanations of the phrases "corpsing" and "going up", and a description of "the slab", a common meeting place for theatre students. The project was written for an English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

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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....