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BYU Folklife Field School seeks stories of Provo Canyon

July 10, 2005

The annual Folklife Field School at Brigham Young University is looking for stories, both first- and second-hand, about personal experiences in Provo Canyon for this year’s field school instruction.

The course, “Tradition Runs Through It,” is designed to examine the culture and traditions of Provo Canyon. Students, staff, faculty and community members are welcome to send in stories.

For more information or questions regarding stories or the Folklife Field School, contact Kristi Bell at (801) 422-6041 or e-mail kristi_bell@byu.edu.

Writer: James McCoy

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