Young, Kristi A.
Biographical History
Kristi A. Young is a retired folklorist and archivist in Utah.
Bell attended the University of Northern Texas where she studied Library Science before continuing her education at Brigham Young University (BYU) where she received a Masters in English and Folklore. After graduation, she worked for BYU as the folklore archivist for the L. Tom Perry Special Collections until her retirement. Both during her time as a student and as a curator, Bell famously studied Mormon courtship--more specifically the phenomena of the creative dance "promposal".
Kristi Bell is married to Jim Bell and together they have six daughters--Laura (deceased), Shannon, Dianna, Lindsay, Stephanie, and Dana.
Since retirement, she has made several donations to the L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
Citation:
FamilySearch, July 11, 2019 (husband Jim; children (Laura, Shannon, Diana, Lindsay, Setphanie, Dana); daughter's death)LinkedIn, July 11, 2019 (education University of Northern Texas, Brigham Young University)
The Universe, July 11, 2019 (study of Latter-Day Saint courtship)
UPB files, July 11, 2019 (donations).
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Collection of material folklore
Contains various folklore textiles such as quilts, pillow shams, cross-stitch samplers, and decorations. Also contains a wood carving nativity scene. Creators of items vary, and some items do not have a creator. Dated 1920 to 2018.
Collection of folklore textiles, 1920-2018
Contains various folklore textiles such as quilts, pillow shams, cross-stitch samplers, and decorations. Creators of items vary, and some items do not have a creator. Dated 1920 to 2018.
Fruits of their Labors records on Jill Hatch, 2004 July 21
Materials from the interview with Jill Hatch on July 21, 2004 as a part of the 2004 folklife field school, Fruits of their Labors: The orchards in Utah Valley.
Fruits of their Labors records on Keven Stratton , 2005 March 9
Materials from the interview with Keven Stratton on March 9, 2005 as a part of the 2004 folklife field school, Fruits of their Labors: The Orchards in Utah Valley.
Fruits of their Labors records on Lani Hatch, 2004 July 22
Materials from the interview with Lani Hatch on July 22, 2004 as a part of the 2004 folklife field school, Fruits of their Labors: The Orchards in Utah Valley.
Fruits of their Labors transcript on Chris Killpack, 2005 February 4
Materials collected from an interview with Chris Killpack on February 4, 2005 as a part of the 2004 folklife field school, Fruits of their Labors: The Orchards in Utah Valley.
Fruits of their Labors transcripts on Judd family, 2005 January 4
Materials from the interviews with the Judd family on January 4, 2005 as a part of the 2004 folklife field school, Fruits of their Labors: The Orchards in Utah Valley.
Kristi Bell cross-stitched sampler, approximately 1980s
Cross-stitched samplers created in the 1980s by Kristi Bell. Framed. Stitching depicts three strawberries atop a multicolored alphabet and the phrase, "Be ye kind and true."
Kristi Bell cross-stitched sampler, approximately 1980s
Kristi Bell cross-stitched sampler created in the 1980s. Framed. Depicts three three-quarter wreaths above and below the alphabet and the numbers 0-9 (all in dark blue) and the phrase, "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, Do it with thy might" below a line of hearts (both in grey).
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- Archival Object 8
- Collection 1
- Subject
- Advertising 5
- Agriculture -- Utah -- Orem 5
- Orchards -- Utah -- Orem 5
- Transcripts 5
- Cross stitch 3
- Textile crafts 2
- Decorations (Ornamental works) 1
- Embroidery (Visual works) 1
- Notes 1
- Photographs 1
- Quilts 1
- Sculptures 1 + ∧ less