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College students' writings

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4636 Collections and/or Records:

The house on the land and the people who built it / Merrill Oates, 1987

 Item — Box 101: [Barcode: 31197233254033], Folder: 3
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1064
Scope and Contents

Merrill Oates collected information about an old home in Payson, Utah. Included are a description of the house as it was originally built, a history of the house, and photographs and blueprints of the home. Project was written for an Anthropology 315 class taught at Brigham Young University during Winter semester 1987.

Dates: 1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

The human life cycle : the life of Arthur B. Smith / April L. Allgaier, 1986

 Item — Box 100: [Barcode: 31197233254009], Folder: 5
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1057
Scope and Contents

April L. Allgaier wrote a life history of Arthur B. Smith. Included are stories about his childhood in Manassa, Colorado, service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his marriage to Edna Willis, and experiences during the Great Depression. Project was written for an Honors 207R-11 class taught at Brigham Young University during Fall semester 1986.

Dates: 1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

The human need : gag gifts / Amy Tibbitts, 1998

 Item — Box 175: [Barcode: 31197233256566], Folder: 6
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1830
Scope and Contents note

Tibbitts interviewed family members about their opinions on giving and receiving "gag" gifts. Included in all the interviews are the best gag gifts given and received, the reasons for giving gag gifts rather than more traditional gifts, and who receives the gag gifts the informant gives. Project was created for Dr. Rudy's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1998.

Dates: Other: 1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

The Humanities Learning Resource Center : history, experience, and tradition / Kristina Farnsworth, 2007

 Item — Box 332: [Barcode: 31197233255857], Folder: 2
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3673
Scope and Contents note Farnsworth, because of the devotion to the Humanities Learning Resource Center (HLRC) for three years of her college life, has come to view the true value of the simple things that have shaped the folklore of the center. She explores the stories, handbooks, and other mediums that by their seemingly small contributions, have built the culture and purpose of the HLRC. Created by Kristina Farnsworth while enrolled in Kristi Young's English 391 class during winter semester of 2007 at Brigham...
Dates: Other: 2007
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

The humor in being LDS : a collection of humorous misunderstandings and awkward moments in Mormon culture / Elizabeth Teran, 2008

 Item — Box 344: [Barcode: 31197233255964], Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4168
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...
Dates: Other: 2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

The hunt to heal habitual hiccups / Keri Troyer, 2004

 Item — Box 231: [Barcode: 31197233254736], Folder: 9
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2441
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...
Dates: Other: 2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

The hype of Kahuku High School football / Lynn Oba, 2002 December 11

 Item — Box 256: [Barcode: 31197233255022], Folder: 2
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2782
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...
Dates: Other: 2002 December 11
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

The Icelanders of Spanish Fork : legacies of lasting faith / Kelsey Smith, 2011

 Item — Box 378: [Barcode: 31197233256715], Folder: 5
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4749
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,...
Dates: 2011
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

The IF crew : a look at the folklore of graffiti artists / Jessie Rather, 1999

 Item — Box 167: [Barcode: 31197233256483], Folder: 1
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1737
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: Other: 1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

The illogic in logical puzzles : a collection of folklore / by Christina Robbins, 1998

 Item — Box 192: [Barcode: 31197233254330], Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2016
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: Other: 1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

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