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Project about political jokes and stories of political misdeeds. Includes stories about dishonest politicians, jokes about character weaknesses of various politicians, party policy and reputation, play on the politician's name, and jokes about politics in general. Project created for Brigham Young University's English 391 course in the Fall semester, 1972.

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Collection of songs from the writer's family. Includes songs that are nonsense, sentimental, about marriage and courtship, children songs, and songs that are sung by high school students. Project created for Brigham Young University's English 391 course in the Summer, 1969.

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Collection of natural cures for ailments. Includes stories of cures and homeopathic treatments for kidney problems, heart problems, sore throats, and issues with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Created for Brigham Young University's English 392 course, Winter, 1975.

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Blais as a Japanese student studying in America decided to study children's games that go with rhymes to aide her English, as well as her friends back in Japan trying to learn English. Included are the lyrics, the motions, and any goal or skill used throughout the game. Project was created for an English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University during the Winter of 1977.

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Collection of jump rope rhymes and how they change the jumpers actions. Includes rhymes with partners, counting rhymes and rhymes that ask the jumper to perform tricks. Created for Brigham Young University English 391, Fall semester 1970.

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Collections of stories about the White Lady and people's encounters with her in Spring Canyon. Includes stories about the origin of the White Lady, encounters with the White Lady, practical jokes people play using the White Lady's antics, and photographs of where she lived when alive. Created for Brigham Young University's English 391 course, Fall semester, 1977.

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Collection of rhymes from the 1890's, 1930's, and the 1960's. Each section also includes rhymes and songs about good wishes, good advice, friendship, as well as rhymes about marriage, humor and insults. Created for Brigham Young University's English 391 course taught in Fall semester, 1977.

Scope and Contents Collection of conspiracy stories involving African American's and plots against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because of the policy that African American men could not hold the priesthood. Includes stories of assassination plots to occur during General Conference, members of the Church preparing for unfortunate circumstances surrounding conflicts about race, and members encountering difficulty while travelling out of Utah state. Created for Brigham Young University's...

Scope and Contents Collection of descriptions of bumper stickers and what the bumper sticker means from the main streets of Provo, 1974. Includes bumper stickers involved with environmental issues, such as air pollution, litter, and forest fires; bumper stickers about veterans, men Missing in Action, and men who were Prisoners of War; bumper stickers from vacation; bumper stickers in support of sports teams; bumper stickers with religious affiliations; as well as political bumper stickers. Created for Brigham...

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Boyce collected traditions of German people while living in America. Includes bad luck and good luck traditions and rituals, friendship customs, wedding customs, explanations for odd occurrences, and holiday celebrations. Project was created for an English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1975.