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Larsen discusses her family ranch, Thousand Peaks Ranch in the way in which oral traditions have tied her family to the land. Included are narratives following the last 100 years at the ranch from different family members. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 667 course taught at Brigham Young University.

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Rockwood interviewed friends about memorable birthdays as well as traditions that were done within their families. Included are traditional foods eaten, special birthdays that received extra attention, and favorite memories from a birthday. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1999.

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Submitted by BYU student Kirsten Rodgers about the lost art of handwriting. Includes autobiographical sketch, interviews about post-its, nursing charts, flash cards, thank you notes, and personal stationary.

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This project is a collection of stories and legends about a Spanish gold mine said to be found in the Uinta mountains in Utah. The analysis comments on how the Thomas Rhoades legend has grown out of Mormon experience and culture, as well as a combination of important historical figures and Mormon history. Items collected are based on interviews with two informants and three internet and newspaper articles. Collected by Mark Crowhaw, Dr. Rudy's ENGL 392 class, Fall 2008.

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Olsen writes about legends surrounding the lost Rhoades mine and other sites of lost treasure. Project was created for Professor Rudy's English 391 course at Brigham Young University in 2000.

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Jones asked her friends to reminisce about the imaginary games they played as children. Included are stories of pretending to be mermaids, nightmares sparked by scary movies watched with a parent, and adventures with imaginary friends. Project was created for an English 356 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1999.

Scope and Contents note Boogert discusses the role that songs play in the experience of camping, particularly that of Camp Rim, organized and run by the Girl Scouts of America. Boogert shares the folksongs collected from various informants through the categories of chants, repeat songs, graces, quiet songs and active songs. These songs, Boogert argues, are used to create an essential environment of comfort and unity, aiding in an overall pleasant and memorable experience. Created by Heidi Boogert while enrolled in...

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Camacho collected versions of songs that involve mailman. Included are variants on a song known and shared amongst Camacho's family. Project was created for Dr. Rudy's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1999.

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Hale collected the early life history of her paternal grandmother, Dorothy Bair Johnson Hale. Included are stories of her childhood and parents, her memories of Coke and hostess cupcakes when they had real cream inside, and memories of school and her courtship and marriage at 19 to Ellsworth Hunter Hale. The project was written for a folklore English class taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

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Discusses the challenges of making a new family. Explains that each person in a marriage comes from a very different background in terms of personality and family upbringing. Specifically discusses birth order, personality traits, and family traditions as potential challenges spouses must overcome in having a successful marriage and creating a family of their own. Created by Rachel Whipple while she was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 392 class during Winter Semester 2002.