Starling looks into the process that families go through in order to chose a name for a new child. Included are stories of how the interviewees names were chosen and what nicknames they were consequently called. Items note the importance of the meaning of the name, the attachment to family history, and how unique the name is at the time it was given. Item was created for Dr. Jill Rudy's English 391 course at Brigham Young University during the fall semester 2000.

Jolly writes about folk beliefs relating to pregnancy and presents personal narratives about pregnancy. Includes items about preparing to be pregnant, how to continue being healthy while pregnant, and remedies to prepare for the labor process. The item was created for Jill Terry Rudy's English 391 class in Fall Semester of 2000 at Brigham Young University.

Smith explores the traditions found in Czech holiday festivities. Included are food and recipes for both Easter and Christmas, as well as different religious and decorating traditions that surround Christian holidays in the Czech tradition. Smith was a student in Jill Terry Rudy's English 391 class in Fall Semester 2000 at Brigham Young University.

Milliman explores three aspects of hymns in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which are community hymn signing, personal hymn-singing, and the composer's motivation for creating a hymn. She interviewed family and friends about their favorite hymns; she asked when they sing the hymn, and why their favorite hymn, is in fact, their favorite hymn. Milliman was a student in Professor Rudy's English 391 course at Brigham Young University in fall term of 2000.

Long explores the myths that are related to Hindu gods and goddesses. Through the interviews she finds items about Krishna, Ganesh, Rama and Sita, Kalie and Shiva, and Durga. Long was a student in Jilly Terry Rudy's English 391 class in Fall Semester of 2000 at Brigham Young University.

Hasler decided to interview her grandparents in an effort to see how the generations were similar. The item deals with e-mails from Hasler's grandparents which focus both on daily activities and on early personal history. Hasler was a student in Rudy's English 391 course at Brigham Young University.

Hansen looks a the problems with blind dates as expressed through the accounts of her informants. Included are stories where the blind date was successful, awkward, and rude. Created for Jill Terry Rudy's English 391 course at Brigham Young University in Winter Semester 2000.

Mattingley writes about her grandfather, Halbert Leland Iverson. Mr. Iverson was a Mormon who was raised in Utah. He served during World War II in the United States Army. Stories of Halbert Leland Iverson includes early life, war stories, and family life. Mattingley was a student in Professor Jill Terry Rudy's English 395 course at Brigham Young University in winter semester of 2000.

Wilson writes about foods associated with the celebration of St. Patrick's Day in the United States. Included are stories of unique foods made to celebrate the holiday, house decorations, and public schools celebration. Wilson was a student in Jill Rudy's English 391 at Brigham Young University in 2000.

Garbett writes about games families play in the car to pass the time. Includes stories involving games using the alphabet, using the scenery the car is passing, license plate sightings. Created for the English 391 course at Brigham Young University in fall semester of 2000.