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Folklore

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 5056 Collections and/or Records:

Barbra Stewart Anderson on couch during interview

 Item
Identifier: MSS 6506a Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series MSS 6506 Item MSS 6506
Dates: 2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Tradition Runs Through It records / Tradition Runs Through It records on the stewards of Provo Canyon / Tradition Runs Through It records on Barbara Stewart Anderson / Photos of Barbra Stewart Anderson

Barbra Stewart Anderson release form, 28 July 2005

 File — Box 2: Series 2, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 6506a Series 2 Sub-Series 3 File MSS 6506
Dates: Other: 28 July 2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Tradition Runs Through It records / Tradition Runs Through It records on the stewards of Provo Canyon / Tradition Runs Through It records on Barbara Stewart Anderson

Barbra Stewart Anderson Timp haven signs

 Item — Box 2: Series 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6506a Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Item MSS 6506
Dates: Other: 28 July 2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Tradition Runs Through It records / Tradition Runs Through It records on the stewards of Provo Canyon / Tradition Runs Through It records on Bob Stewart / Photolog & Photographs

Barbra Stewart Anderson with her cross stitching (a Georgia O'Keffe sunflower)

 Item
Identifier: MSS 6506a Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series MSS 6506 Item MSS 6506
Dates: 2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Tradition Runs Through It records / Tradition Runs Through It records on the stewards of Provo Canyon / Tradition Runs Through It records on Barbara Stewart Anderson / Photos of Barbra Stewart Anderson

Barbra Stewart Anderson's quilt made from old t-shirts from her travels

 Item
Identifier: MSS 6506a Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series MSS 6506 Item MSS 6506
Dates: 2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Tradition Runs Through It records / Tradition Runs Through It records on the stewards of Provo Canyon / Tradition Runs Through It records on Barbara Stewart Anderson / Photos of Barbra Stewart Anderson

Barn styles in Utah County / by Richard M. Butler, 1970

 Item — Box 17: [Barcode: 31197233253100], Folder: 5
Identifier: FA 1 Item 187
Scope and Contents

Butler visited numerous barns in Utah County to note the architectural differences. Included are descriptions of the barns as well as images from the various barns. Project was created for Dr. Wilson's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 1970

Dates: 1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Bartering : stories and perspectives of bartering in America / Charlotte Dunne, 2003 November 23

 Item — Box 281: [Barcode: 31197233255154], Folder: 4
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3115
Scope and Contents note Discusses various advantages of bartering in businesses. Explains that bartering can also be beneficial to individuals because it allows people to exchange something they are willing to give up for something they want more. Discusses the element of challenge or adventure in bartering and the accompanying sense of achievement. Discusses bartering as an expression of the American spirit of freedom. Includes stories of informants' bartering experiences. Created by Charlotte Dunne while she was...
Dates: Other: 2003 November 23
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Bartholomew, Barry, Buzz, and Bo : the true motivators of the naming process explored / Catherine Bramble, 2002

 Item — Box 222: [Barcode: 31197233254629], Folder: 10
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2341
Scope and Contents note

Bramble explores the process of naming children. Includes interviews about parents naming children, and stories the children heard about the choice of their names. Project was created for Kristi Bell's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University during the winter semester of 2002.

Dates: Other: 2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Baseball and tradition : a view from the inside / Ryan Hancock, 2000

 Item — Box 242: [Barcode: 31197233254827], Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2645
Scope and Contents note Compares the folklore of baseball with that of football, explaining that there is a stronger sense of tradition in baseball. Discusses folkloric elements of baseball that define subgroups, such as specialized ways of communicating within a particular team. Describes the phenomenon of respect being given to the players with the most experience, the "veterans." Discusses initiation pranks that serve the purpose of socializing the players with the least experience, the "rookies." Mentions...
Dates: Other: 2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

Baseball folklore / Josh Nelson, 2003 December

 Item — Box 271: [Barcode: 31197233255212], Folder: 10
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3016
Scope and Contents note

Nelson collects superstitions and rituals from Minor League baseball players and analyzes their importance to the players and the game. He separates these superstitions into three types-physical, religious and idiosyncratic-and finds that each type of ritual helps players to find a rhythm, settle their minds, and ensure their safety. Created by Josh Nelson when he was enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 course in Fall 2003.

Dates: Other: 2003 December
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

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