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Clinger examines ghost stories regarding haunted sites in Ogden, Utah gathered from a close group of friends from there. She explores the ways in which Ogden's colorful past has shaped current superstitions and ghost stories. Clinger contemplates the reasoning behind why such stories are perpetuated and kept alive by Ogden residents. Created by Julianna Clinger while enrolled in Kristi Young's English 391 course during winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young University.

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Rebecca A. Wilhite collected personal narratives about songs sung by her family that unified them. Included are lullabyes such as "Train Whistle Blowing", "Children's Eyes", and "Mes Amies" and songs for entertaining, such as "Goober Peas", "Sweet Violets", and a parody of the song "Molly Malone". Project was written for an English 392 class taught at Brigham Young University during Winter semester 1995.

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Farrington discusses the commonalities amongst the folkloric stories involving the breaking of one's bones. Farrington analyzes the vividness of such experiences in the subconscious, as well as the process in which one either revisits or chooses to forget the events and/or pain involved. Created by Ryan Farrington while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 356 class during winter semester of 2003.

Scope and Contents note After suffering a bad breakup, Soelberg's eyes were opened to the less-known and less-talked about side of finding a spouse at Brigham Young University. He explores how the assumption that if you go to Brigham Young University, you will get married is often a misconception. Through analyzing key parts of breakup stories, Soelberg highlights that dating and relationships are not without their ups and downs. Created by Craig Soelberg while enrolled in Kristi Young's English 391 course during...

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Leavitt collected folklore surrounding the Brigham Young University Honor Code. Included are stories of Honor Code violations, stories of gay students at the university being followed and reported, and letters to the editor of the Daily Universe complaining about the Honor Code. The project was written for an English 667 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1996.

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Smith writes about traditions the Brown family practices. Includes descriptions of Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and 4th of July celebrations. Project was created for Dr. Rudy's English 392 course taught at Brigham Young University in 2000.

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Submitted by BYU student Miriam Brown for her English 391 fall course for Dr. Eric Eliason. Contains cover essay, autobiographical sketch, and contributor interviews. About wordplay and its role in creating camaraderie among members of the Brown family.

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This project examines the collector's father in terms of a folk hero. Analysis paper topics include: "Research," and "The Path to Discovery." This 14 item collection includes the following stories: kabongers, car accident, inappropriate paintings, "ear fights," spy vs. spy, body hair, sports outings, movie watching, mission stories, role as a Mormon bishop, disco dancing, and being a good example. Collected by Michaela Hawks, Dr. Eric Eliason's ENGL 190 class, Winter 2008.

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Burke collected stories and lore involving Elder Bruce R. McConkie, an apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Included are stories about Elder McConkie as a strict doctrinarian, as well as his life outside of the church including practical jokes. Project was created for an English 392 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1975.

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Submitted by BYU student Natayla Nielsen for her English 391 fall course for Dr. Eric Eliason. Contains cover essay, autobiographical sketch, and contributor interviews. About how blonde jokes function as a means of sexualizing and degrading women.