Scope and Contents note Nordstrom explores the interesting aspects and traditions of a group of Mormon kids living in Spokane, Washington. Referred to by Nordstrom as "real Mormons," this group's main goal is to achieve distinction and individuality within the Mormon society that they view as restrictive. Discusses the signature traits, musical expression, and random behavior that characterize "real Mormons." Created by Natalie Jane Nordstrom while enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 391 class during fall...

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Estes collected folklore from her immediate family, the Reeds. Included is information on their Pennsylvania-Dutch heritage, annual holiday traditions, and stories about specific family members. Project was collected for an English 392 class taught by Dr. Jill Rudy in 2011 at Brigham Young University.

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This project is a collection of stories and experiences of Graham Pilkington, the collector's father. The analysis comments on Mr. Pilkington's ambition, enthusiasm, and building a successful family. Topics include his church service, a caring brother, the integral core, and a car-ride through hell. Graham Pilkington was born and lives in England. Includes a 9 item collection. Collected by Rachael Pilkington, Dr. Rudy's ENGL 392 class, Winter 2008.

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Submitted by BYU student Gail Ayres for her Fall 1982 class. About the traditions that provide the matrix of a family, and how it affects the family member's views of life. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, list of informants, and informant items. Items include traditions such as Holidays Wait for the Family, Our Christmas Tree, The Ayres's Christmas Stockings, Our Fireworks, and more.

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Submitted by BYU student John Barrick for his Fall 1988 English 391 class. About the trials and common rituals of coming-of-age for men in an American society. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, list of informants, and informant items. Items include humorous stories, streotypical stories, provocative or language content stories.

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Hunter interviewed family about their opinions of the symbolism the wedding ring holds and the process of selecting a wedding ring. Project was created for and English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

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Morgan explores the various motivation factors behind the journalism college students of modern times. Through the examination of historical to current trends in the field of journalism, Morgan seeks to give the reader a view into the potential of the journalists of tomorrow. Created by Travis Morgan while enrolled in English 356 during the fall semester of 2002.

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She also writes about creative ways to ask for a date and to give an answer to a dating invitation. Included are the memories of the date asking, pranks that were pulled during the asking, and the results that came of the creative asking. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 2001.

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Collection of personal narratives about September 11, 2001. Includes items discussing how people found out about the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon, their reactions, and how the experience changed their perceptions of identity. Created for Brigham Young University's English 391 course taught by Dr. Jacqueline Thursby, Winter Semester 2007

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Wiggins collected folklore surrounding road trips and analyzed their correlation to the supposed freedom, mobility and escape of the American Dream. Included are descriptions of why certain trips were taken, problems that occured on trips, and memories from the trips. The project was collected for an English 392 class taught by Dr. Jill Rudy at Brigham Young University in 2011.