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Jones collected information on bumper stickers and the emergence of brand communities within the United States of America. Included are descriptions and captions of bumper stickers with patriotic, hunting, and humorous themes. The project was written for Dr. Rudy's English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University in 2010.

Scope and Contents Collection of descriptions of bumper stickers and what the bumper sticker means from the main streets of Provo, 1974. Includes bumper stickers involved with environmental issues, such as air pollution, litter, and forest fires; bumper stickers about veterans, men Missing in Action, and men who were Prisoners of War; bumper stickers from vacation; bumper stickers in support of sports teams; bumper stickers with religious affiliations; as well as political bumper stickers. Created for Brigham...

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Nielsen collected stories and information about funeral traditions. Included are traditions involving the casket, music, flowers, and events occurring at the graveside. The project was written for an English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of stories and personal experiences of an American family living in several different countries around the world. The project highlights the experience of Burke Adams and his family. The analysis claims that Americans' experience abroad is an important part of the American experience. Gives biographical sketch of Burke Adams, and contains the following topics: Adams' expectations and first impressions of living outside the U.S., American family life abroad,...

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Collection of items about cooking accidents. Includes items where an ingredient was forgotten, where a important step in the baking process was left out, and the various solutions for other mishaps. Created for Brigham Young University's English 391 course taught by Dr. Thursby Winter semester, 2007.

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Submitted by BYU student Nathanael Todd Sutton for his English 391 course for Dr. Christopher Blythe. Contains cover essay, autobiographical sketch, and contributor interviews. About the folklore of riding the bus.

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Hindman writes about urban legends relating to businesses and the impact legends have on the business and consumers. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University during the winter semester of 2001.

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of stories about trips to the principal's office for mischief in school. The analysis discusses how most of the stories specifically address trips to the principal, but they also discuss general rebellion during school. Explains the methodology of gathering the information, the demographics of the informants, and analyzes the folklore and how these stories are informally passed on, and notes the similar themes of rebellion, disruption, creativity, and punishment....

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Cabot Murdock collected personal narratives from his grandfather, Wallace Ott, also referred to "Mr. Southern Utah". Included are stories of Butch Cassidy, Elij Moore, and narrative jokes and stories. Project was written for an English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University during Fall semester 1991.

Scope and Contents note Olsen explores the life, death and subsequent folk legends about Circleville, Utah native, Robert LeRoy Parker, better known as the infamous outlaw, Butch Cassidy. While many of the stories regarding Butch Cassidy have been told so long and to so many people, Olsen seeks to uncover the enduring legends still told by those who grew up in the shadow of this folk hero's home of Utah. Created by Travis Bennion Olsen while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 392 course during fall semester of...