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Folklore

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 5056 Collections and/or Records:

Why we sing : the function of song in family folklore / Emily Bushman, 1999

 Item — Box 172: [Barcode: 31197233256533], Folder: 4
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1795
Scope and Contents note

Bushman compiled family stories related to music. Included is sheet music traditional melodies her family sang, including the songs "Buy Royal Apples," "All Things Shall Perish," and "Hey Ho Nobody Home." The project was written for Kristi Bell's English 391 class taught in 1999 at Brigham Young University.

Dates: Other: 1999

Why's everybody alway pickin' on me : a blonde's view of dumb blonde jokes / Stacey Owen, 2007

 Item — Box 326: [Barcode: 31197233255790], Folder: 1
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3608
Scope and Contents note

Owen delves into the seemingly endless topic of blonde jokes. She analyzes their purpose, why blondes are the chosen target, and if the stereotype of blondes is true and merits joking about. She contends that blonde jokes are not about blondes at all, but that they are about all naïve, sometimes called dumb, people in general. Created by Stacey Owen while enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 392 course during winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young University.

Dates: Other: 2007

Wild Alaskan hunting stories / collected by John Gray, 2004

 Item — Box 355: [Barcode: 31197233255345], Folder: 13
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4353
Scope and Contents note

This project is a collection of Alaskan hunting stories. The analysis describes Alaskan culture, climate, and landscape, and how hunting can be a way of life in Alaska. The collector also compares his findings to the functions of folklore. Stories include "the standing moose," "the attacking crane," "half wolf half dog," "the grizzly and me," and others, thirteen items in all. Collected by John Gray, Dr. Eliason's ENGL 391 class, Fall 2004.

Dates: Other: 2004

Wild things : a look at predator stories / David Sumner, 1994

 Item — Box 113: [Barcode: 31197233254090], Folder: 1
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1178
Scope and Contents

David Sumner collected personal narratives about predatory animals. Included are stories about bears that killed for fun, a toothless coyote, and hunting predators that threatened livestock. Project was written for an English 667 class taught at Brigham Young University during Fall semester 1994.

Dates: 1994

Wilderness therapy and occupational folklore / Tanya Mae Ellis, 2006

 Item — Box 299: [Barcode: 31197233255469], Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3319
Scope and Contents note

Ellis analyzes the sub-culture of connecting to the wilderness that has created a unique folklore. Material folklore is described through the natural world that has been used by people throughout time. Ellis then discusses the urban legends and scary stories shared from generation to generation as needed and lasting folklore. Created by Tanya Mae Ellis while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 392 class during winter semester 2006.

Dates: Other: 2006

Wilford and Lillian Williams / Meredith Williams, 1997

 Item — Box 136: [Barcode: 31197233256301], Folder: 6
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1407
Scope and Contents

Williams collected stories about her deceased paternal grandparents, Wilford and Lillian Williams. Included are stories of Wilford's failed science trick performance to his grandchildren, Lillian forcing her children to take castor oil to cure any ailment, and both parents' experiences with music. The project was written for an English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

Dates: Other: 1997

Will there be a second date : the roommate's relentless focus on dating / Corby Johnson, 2005 November 30

 Item — Box 376: [Barcode: 31197233256756], Folder: 6
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4716
Scope and Contents

Submitted by BYU student Corby Johnson, about BYU students' obsession with their roommates' dating lives, and how it affects dating roles and privacy. Includes a cover essay, autobiography, informants' details about roommates and how they keep each other informed about their dating lives, as well as how they feel about their personal privacy, and males vs. female's perspectives. Prepared for her Fall 2005 English 391 class under Prof. Jill Rudy.

Dates: 2005 November 30

Will you marry me : an attempt to discover the magic of the moment, engagement stories, a narrative collection / by Katrina Williams, 1998

 Item — Box 212: [Barcode: 31197233254520], Folder: 4
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2228
Scope and Contents note

Williams writes about how couples became engaged. Includes stories from three generations, as well as both the male and female perspective. Project was created for Dr. Thursby's English 356 course taught at Brigham Young University, 1998.

Dates: Other: 1998

Will you marry me : engagement proposal stories / Christina Hulme, 1999

 Item — Box 200: [Barcode: 31197233254389], Folder: 7
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2098
Scope and Contents note

Hulme interviewed friends about how they became engaged. Project includes stories from both the guy and the gal about the proposal and how involved the couple was before the proposal. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1999.

Dates: Other: 1999