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Folklore

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5056 Collections and/or Records:

Blue collar culture folklore among steelworkers / Brent Gibson, 1984

 Item — Box 49: [Barcode: 31197233253506], Folder: 7
Identifier: FA 1 Item 525
Scope and Contents

Submitted by BYU student Brent Gibson for his Fall 1984 English 391 class. About the existance of folklore in the U.S. Steel's Geneva Works. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, list of informants, and informant items. Items include computer related stories, pranks and practical jokes, jokes and riddles, nicknames and people, and bulletin board items.

Dates: 1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Bob Stewart

 Item — Box 2: Series 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6506a Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Item MSS 6506
Dates: Other: 28 July 2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Tradition Runs Through It records / Tradition Runs Through It records on the stewards of Provo Canyon / Tradition Runs Through It records on Bob Stewart / Photolog & Photographs

Bob Stewart quotations

 File — Box 2: Series 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS 6506 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Dates: 2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Tradition Runs Through It records / Tradition Runs Through It records on residents of Provo Canyon / Tradition Runs Through It records on Bob Stewart

Bob Stewart quotes

 File — Box 2: Series 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS 6506a Series 2 Sub-Series 2 File MSS 6506
Dates: 2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Tradition Runs Through It records / Tradition Runs Through It records on the stewards of Provo Canyon / Tradition Runs Through It records on Bob Stewart

Bob Stewart with Divya Kumar

 Item — Box 2: Series 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6506a Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Item MSS 6506
Dates: Other: 28 July 2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Tradition Runs Through It records / Tradition Runs Through It records on the stewards of Provo Canyon / Tradition Runs Through It records on Bob Stewart / Photolog & Photographs

Bob Stewart with wife Ann

 Item — Box 2: Series 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6506a Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Item MSS 6506
Dates: Other: 28 July 2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Tradition Runs Through It records / Tradition Runs Through It records on the stewards of Provo Canyon / Tradition Runs Through It records on Bob Stewart / Photolog & Photographs

Boldly going : the fans of "Star Trek" / Whitnee Patton, 2009

 Item — Box 368: [Barcode: 31197233256673], Folder: 12
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4449
Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of interviews with Star Trek fans, called "Trekkies" and their beliefs and interest in the Star Trek popular TV series. The analysis gives a brief history of Star Trek and its immediate success in gathering fans. Comments on the importance of emotional and social connections with other Star Trek fans. Also discusses a common theme of searching for a Utopian ideal, or the appeal of existing in another world. Includes a 10 item collection that includes interviews...
Dates: Other: 2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Bolivian dreams / Natalie Burton, 1999

 Item — Box 198: [Barcode: 31197233254405], Folder: 6
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2076
Scope and Contents note

After her mission in Bolivia Burton became interested in the relationship between dreams and actions of the people in the Bolivian culture. Included are descriptions of the dreams that led to a conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dreams about the afterlife, and feelings emanating from dreams. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1999.

Dates: 1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Bolivian folklore cultures : the Santa Cruceñas, the indigenous population of Bolivia, & the American influence / Rebecca Sorenson, 2002

 Item — Box 237: [Barcode: 31197233254793], Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2542
Scope and Contents note

Project discusses the change of the economic situations and customary folklore, and Indian influence of the people in Bolivia. Created by Rebecca Sorenson when she was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 391 course in Summer 2002.

Dates: Other: 2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Bombshells with bombshells, and other blonde jokes / Erin Hartigan, 2004

 Item — Box 300: [Barcode: 31197233255550], Folder: 10
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3331
Scope and Contents note Hartigan examines the pop culture movement of "dumb blonde" jokes. She analyzes the origin of the jokes, the gender biases, common trends as well as the similarities and differences of these jokes amongst members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as individuals that are not members of that church. Hartigan also explores the repercussions of such folklore on blonde and non-blonde individuals. Created by Erin Hartigan while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 356...
Dates: Other: 2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

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