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This project contains a collection of missionary initiation rituals. The analysis notices that most initiation rituals involve embarrassing the new missionary, and many others also involve food. He also discusses how these stories relate to the basic functions of folklore. Stories include "Bed Buddies" "The Pig Head" "Angry Boyfriend" "Gay Elders" "Hooligan Missionaries" and others. Collected by Scott Esplin, Dr. Eliason's ENGL 392 class, Winter 2009.

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This project contains stories and memories of the BYU women's cross country alumni. The collector comments from both an emic and etic point of view. The collector notes how the folklore of this group serves as a release valve, a guilt reliever, and as a motivator. She also notes how the folklore serves to solidify the group. Stories include scar stories, unusual runs, and workout stories. Collected by Wendy Shaha, Dr. Eliason's ENGL 392 class, Winter 2009.

Scope and Contents note This project contains the stories and folklore of sister missionaries. The analysis comments on how missionary stories reveal important characteristics about the people telling them. She also notes how sister missionary stories form a subgroup of folklore. She divides her items into two categories: stress release activities and companionship building activities. Some examples include "Hump Day pregnancy," stereotypes about sister missionaries, tracting games, and others. Collected by Rachel...

Scope and Contents note This project contains a collection of children's games and their rules. Her analysis outlines rules about gender, age, about "breaking the magic," and copying. She notes how these rules define gender and age groups in certain games, as well as how breaking the magic or copying is restricted in games. Some of the games include "drop the handkerchief," "jump rope," "lava monster," "the ground is hot lava," "monkey bar tag," "London bridge," and others. Collected by Aleatha Shannon, Dr....

Scope and Contents note This project contains a collection of stories and folklore from "girls' night," a gathering of girls which, according to the collector, is used to strengthen female relationships and provide an outlet for their frustrations about men. The analysis discusses four common characteristics of a girls' night: dressing down, junk food, girl talk, and chick flicks. The collector also discusses reasons why men must be excluded in these social gatherings of women. Collected by Julie Laird, Dr....

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of stories and photos of artifacts relating to the Thomas Rhoades' Spanish Uinta Gold. It gives stories that claim that the Spanish had gold mines in Salt Lake Valley before the Mormon pioneers had arrived. The collector claims that tree symbols and maps are evidence of the mines' existence. The analysis also comments on gold mine protection stories and unanswered questions regarding the gold mines. Collected by Mark Wagner, Dr. Deirdre Paulsen's ENGL 391 class,...

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This project is a collection of the folklore found in the BYU Writing Fellows Program. It includes both an emic and etic point of view to this folklore group. The analysis comments on how occupational folklore is found in the Writing Fellows at BYU, including unique language and expression, material folklore, and the socio-cultural dynamics. Project includes photographs of material folklore. Collected by Katie McNey, Dr. Eliason's ENGL 392 class, Fall 2007.

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of the folklore surrounding firefighters and food. The analysis explains how food is the source of folklore for firefighters because of its high importance in the occupation. The collector notes how food brings firefighters together and establishes social unions and relationships. Folklore customs include a designated cook and his elevated status at the fire station, a silent chow call, initiation of rookies, the chow fund, and others. Also includes photos of...

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of stories from Mormon pioneer reenactments, called trek. It includes a brief history of the handcart pioneers and a history of the trek in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The analysis shows how trek can be a spiritual experience and how it increased ties to the past. It notes a common theme of gratitude for pioneers and ancestors. It also comments on the humorous side of the trek experience, and discusses the many customs in trek. Collected by...

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This project is a collection of stories about the collector's grandfather, Donald Eugene Small. It includes an interview of the informant and contains information on his experiences in the Korean War, life as a small child, stories about his father and mother, his brother during WWWII, personality traits, and other war stories. Collected by Kristen Fry, Dr. Dierdre Paulsen's ENGL 391 class, Winter 2005.