Scope and Contents note This project examines humorous misconceptions and moments within Mormon culture. This 16 item collection contains the following experiences: marriage preparation class, Joseph Smith usurping the Hawaiian crown, no soda for Mormons, dating oddities, marriage perceptions, speed dating, multiple wives, the Osmonds, large families, and leadership expectations. The audio disc included with this project contains interviews of several participants. Collected by Elizabeth Teran, Deirdre Paulsen's...

Scope and Contents note After a lifetime of struggling with frequent bouts of the hiccups Troyer researched cures for the common muscle spasm to see if any cures would aid her. She collected rituals, breathing techniques, food and drink combinations that were all supposed to help stop the hiccups. She reported that, though many of the tricks did not work, during her project her hiccups subsided. Troyer was completed the project as part of Kristi Bell's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University during...

Scope and Contents note Oba explores the celebration and enthusiasm for Kahuku High School football in the community of Laie, Hawaii. The members of the community have taken an American tradition and added their own ethnic and religious cultures to it. Discusses how the Mormon religion of many in the area places a focus on family events and how the Polynesian influence creates game customs. Explains opinions of people who support and oppose this strong football tradition. Created by Lynn Oba while enrolled in Eric...

Scope and Contents Submitted by BYU student Kelsey Smith for her Winter 2011 English 356 class for Dr. Thursby. About how Utahn Icelanders have guarded their heritage and community until this day, focusing on the Icelandic organization in Utah and the descendants of the original Icelandic pioneers. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, and informants' interviews about their Icelandic heritage. Interviews include the trends in Icelandic speakers in Utah, the Icelandic President's love of Utah,...

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Rather collected lore from the IF (Inferno) graffiti tagging crew in Salt Lake County, Utah. Included are stories of risky tagging projects, quick getaways, and pictures of graffiti by the crew. The project was written for Dr. Eliason's English 392 class taught at Brigham Young University taught in 1999.

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Robbins collected riddles that are situational riddles that requires the participant to ask questions to discover the answer seemingly impossible riddle. Included are riddles about identifying why someone is found dead, what circumstances must be present for a situation to occur, and riddles from the game Mindquest. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1998.

Scope and Contents note Discusses reasons why females share "blooper tales" involving males they are romantically interested in. Explains that these tales construct group identity, and that they are usually told in situations where only women are present. Suggests that these stories can be used as a social protest against male dominance. Mentions story sharing situations in which there develops a competition to see who has the most embarrassing story. Discusses the cathartic function of sharing these blunder...

Scope and Contents Submitted by BYU student Barbara J. Young for her Fall 1970 English 391 class. About how the Mormon subculture has evolved many groups of folklore, in this case supernatural helps with geneaological work. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, list of informants, and informant items. Items include Little girl forgotten, Son left off family group sheet, Two sheets stick together, Newspaper appears from England, Old lady leaves briefcase, Information appears from journal, Matthew...

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Submitted by BYU student Mary LaVee Mower for her Summer 1975 English 391 class. About the importance of miracles and supernatural occurences to members of the LDS church, and the difference in reactions between men and women. Contains a cover essay, informant abstracts, and informant items. Items include a story of garments saved from a fire, Granpda's nerves, Grandma and the evil spririts, various healings, miracles in geneaology work and casting out spirits in the mission field.

Scope and Contents note Heiner discusses the expected development from self-doubting, insecure teenager to adjusted and self accepting adult. Through stories of finding one's own self despite insecurities, Heiner examines the inevitable human experience of striving for acceptance and belonging. In addition, Heiner analyzes how the identity a person accepts often helps determine the groups of similar thinking individuals they associate with. Created by Amanda Heiner while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 356...