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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:

Bully-bonding / Chrissy Ciancanelli, 2005 August 6

 Item — Box 314: [Barcode: 31197233255675], Folder: 5
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3469
Scope and Contents note Ciancanelli examines many forms of torment, torture and gaming that is initiated by an individual who is either larger in size or older in age than their subject, often males. Such acts, termed bully-bonding, are explored through the first-hand accounts of various individuals in Ciancanelli's piece. Motives behind bully-bonding are explored, including entertainment, retaliation, to inflict pain or harm and as a concrete display of power. Also, the phenomenon of a bonding solidarity occurring...
Dates: Other: 2005 August 6
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Bumper stickers and the emergence of brand communities within the United States / Jennifer Jones, 2010

 Item — Box 370: [Barcode: 31197233256699], Folder: 9
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4621
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: Other: 2010
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Bumper stickers in Provo / Brooke Boyce, 1974

 Item — Box 15: [Barcode: 31197233253092], Folder: 9
Identifier: FA 1 Item 170
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...
Dates: 1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Burial lore : tradition to the end / Adam D. Nielsen, 1997

 Item — Box 140: [Barcode: 31197233256087], Folder: 4
Identifier: FA 1 Item 1447
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: Other: 1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Burke Adams : the American abroad / Elizabeth Rinker, 2008

 Item — Box 358: [Barcode: 31197233255394], Folder: 7
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4404
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,...
Dates: Other: 2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Burning water : cooking disaster stories as a source of survival / Chantelle Fowler, 2007

 Item — Box 338: [Barcode: 31197233255915], Folder: 7
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4067
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: Other: 2007
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Bus lore : legends from the back of the bus, 2022

 Item
Identifier: FA 1
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 2022
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Business lore : where consumers and corporations clash / Rebecca Smith Hindman, 2001

 Item — Box 216: [Barcode: 31197233254561], Folder: 9
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2277
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: Other: 2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Busted!: stories of trips to the principal's office / by Rachel Haynes, 2008 December

 Item — Box 362: [Barcode: 31197233256624], Folder: 7
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4483
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....
Dates: Other: 2008 December
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Butch Cassidy and a little Moore / Cabot Murdock, 1991

 Item — Box 91: [Barcode: 31197233253910], Folder: 5
Identifier: FA 1 Item 969
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

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