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White addresses the folklore of the passing of stories about the General Authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She discusses the folklore in context of spiritual, humorous and teaching capacity. White also analyzes the reasons that certain stories might be told often while others seem to be harder to have a person share. Created by Madison White while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during winter semester 2006.

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Brown analyzes the folklore shared from the creation and practice of quote boards. She discusses commonalities among quote boards, including the unwritten rules, tradition, creativity in each board. Brown also addresses the need for a strong cohesiveness within the folk group that serves to make a quote board successful. Created by Jessica Brown while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during winter semester 2006.

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Derington analyzes the similarities and differences of rules to playing games amongst different folk groups. She discusses the popularity of games in most people's lives, as well as possible reasons a person or folk group might change the rules to games. Created by Becky Derington while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during fall semester 2005.

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Child analyzes popular music of a given day in terms of contributing to the construction of a person's self. He then discusses the purposes of music in terms of their folklore implications through various genres and historic examples. Created by Ben Child while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 392 class during fall semester 2005.

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Benninghoff discusses his belief that true racism does not exist in his generation. He analyzes the formation of racism and how it affects the folklore and interactions of people. Benningham also presents the concept of humor helping to break down cultural differences. Created by Chris Benninghoff while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during fall semester 2005.

Scope and Contents note Phelps discusses the role quote boards play in the folk group of young adult members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She analyzes the possible role of quote boards in preserving memories and family history for future generations. Phelps describes the history recorded on the quote boards as a history of those that share the apartment through a record of shared experiences. Created by Sarah Phelps while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during winter semester...

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Yocom discusses the historical and social importance that quilt making has played in the lives of women throughout the centuries. Citing several historic examples, she analyzes the folklore that results from the process of learning to make a quilt as well as the stories behind the quilts themselves. Created by Sandra Yocom while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during winter semester 2006.

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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.

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Chamberlain explores and discusses the forms of folklore created from those employed as custodians, particularly those at Brigham Young University. She sub-categorizes the stories she has gathered into groups of games, complaints, pranks and horror stories and material culture. Chamberlain also analyzes the motivating factors behind the creation of custodial folklore. Created by Julie Chamberlain while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during fall semester 2005.

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Weed analyzes the stories created by intramural sports participation in terms of folklore. She explores the role of intramurals in the Brigham Young University student experience as well as potential roles as social control, belief system, education for the listener and outlet management. Created by Jennifer Weeds while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 392 class during winter semester 2006.