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Sanders collected lyrics to songs that his family sang while he was growing up. Included are lyrics to songs about the seasons, holiday songs, religious songs, and silly songs. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 2000.

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Submitted by BYU student Cynthia Reamey for her Fall 1981 English 391 class. About the mysterious Kay's cross in Kaysville, Utah, and how it is a tourist attraction, as well as stories that are circulated about it. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, list of informants, and informant items. Items include superstitious stories about Kay's Cross, Polygamist Legends about Kay's Cross, and personal stories of Kay's Cross.

Scope and Contents note Doerflein examines the role of rituals in uniting and strengthening families. Through an Mormon perspective, Doerflein explores the growing number of rituals embraced and practiced by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, focusing on the ritual surrounding opening the letter containing an Mormon mission call. He examines different customs associated with opening the letter as well as why this ritual has evolved. Created by Chris Doerflein while enrolled in Jill Terry...

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Wright investigates childhood outlets for taboo topics through rhymes and songs. Included are children's jump rope rhymes, knock-knock jokes, and songs that deal with topics such as feces, intimacy, and violence. Project was created for Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University, 1998.

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of nicknames given and used at Applebee's restaurant. The analysis gives a description and background of Applebees restaurant, describes prominent employees, discusses nicknames as initiation for new employees, nicknames as a result of some event, describes an opportunity for employees to make up their own nicknames in an event called "The Turkey Bowl", and describes employees' feelings about their nicknames. Items collected include the informant's story about...

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Submitted by BYU student Steven Paul Rau for his Fall 1972 English 391 class. About the Navajo student body at BYU and their beliefs. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, informant list, and collected items. Items include the marriage tradition among the Navajo, Navajo shaman's duties, the "talking skin", and more.

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Frary decided to explore the slang used amongst African Americans in Salt Lake City, Utah. Included are retorts for a humorous response, statements made to save face, and word-plays. Project was created for an English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1971.

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Submitted by BYU student Don Miles for his Winter 1985 English 392 class. About the superstitious techniques of farming and farm life, such as farming under the moon. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, list of informants, and informant items. Items include planting crops by the moon, caring for animals by the moon, various methods for predicting the weather short term, and more.

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Olsen examines the words that children think they hear, or just create, in their favorite songs. Through these newly created lyrics, Olsen delves into the creativity of children as an excellent reflection of their culture. The commonality of confusing lyrics to a favorite song, not just by children but also through adulthood, is also discussed. Created by Grant Olsen while enrolled in Jill Rudy's English 392 course during winter semester of 2005.

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Thomas David Rees collected personal narratives of Newfoundland songs and folklore. Included are folk sayings and predictions about weather, folk medicine, and songs traditionally sung by those living in Newfoundland. Project was written for Dr. Cheney's English 367 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1969.